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- Page 1 TWO AND THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents...2 3950319 www.whirlpool.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ... 4 USING YOUR WASHER... 5 Understanding Washer Cycles... 5 Loading ... 5 Normal Washer Sounds... 6 Starting Your Washer... 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time... 8 Rinse and Spin ... 9 Drain and Spin... -
Page 3: Washer Safety
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”... -
Page 4: Parts And Features
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 1. Control panel 2. Model and serial number label 3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4. -
Page 5: Using Your Washer
USING YOUR WASHER Understanding Washer Cycles When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. -
Page 6: Normal Washer Sounds
Normal Washer Sounds Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal. During washing When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. - Page 7 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
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Page 8: Selecting A Cycle And Time
10. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.” 11. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer. NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob. -
Page 9: Rinse And Spin
Rinse and Spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings. 2. -
Page 10: Self-Cleaning Lint Filter
Self-cleaning Lint Filter Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation, separating the lint from the water. The lint spins out of the system during the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE- SHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate Check the following: Is the power cord plugged in? Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start. - Page 12 Washer leaks Check the following: Are the fill hoses tight? Are the fill hose washers properly seated? Is the drain hose clamp properly installed? See the Installation Instructions. Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 17 gallons (64 L) of water per minute.
- Page 13 Load is wrinkled Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. Did you overload the machine? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded.
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Page 14: Assistance Or Service
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. -
Page 15: Warranty
For five years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool will pay for FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust and any part of the gearcase assembly, if defective in materials or workmanship.