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UseAndCare
A Note to You .........................
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Washer Safety ........................
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Parts and Features ................. 4
Your Washer ......... 5
Starting your washer ........... 5
your washer ........................
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Using rinse and spin ........... 9
Using drain and spin ........... 9
washer sounds.. .................. 9
happens in each cycle ...... 10
MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter.. .. 10
chlorine bleach.. ................ 11
fabric softener ................... 11
Caring for Your Washer.. ..... 12
Tips .........................
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Stains .................. 17
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or Service ..............................
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EASY-TO-USE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCare EASY-TO-USE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS 3951058A A Note to You ... Washer Safety ... Parts and Features ... 4 Your Washer ... 5 Operating Starting your washer ... 5 Stopping/restarting your washer ... Selecting a cycle, time, ... 7 and temperature Using rinse and spin ... -
Page 2: A Note To You
WHIRLPOOL* Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. -
Page 3: Washer Safety
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol. IMPORTANT WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to ersons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, ollowing: *Read all instructions... -
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer, Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Extra rinse selector in .G\... -
Page 5: Operating Your Washer
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable... - Page 6 5. Turn the Load Size selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. The Load Size selector has 3 load size settings: Small/Quick Wash, Medium, and Large. To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting.
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Page 7: Stopping/Restarting Your Washer
9. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. Stopping/restarting *To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. *To restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob. Selecting a cycle, This section shows how to select a wash... - Page 8 Wrinkle Resist Heavy Cycle Use the 15-minute Heavy cycle for cleaning large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics, or large loads that are heavily soiled. After the Heavy cycle is completed, the washer automatically advances into the Normal cycle. Normal Cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high agitation speeds, and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time.
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Page 9: Using Rinse And Spin
Using rinse and spin NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles. See page 6. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. To add an extra rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to Rinse, as illustrated. -
Page 10: Understanding What
Understanding what 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. During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTION* agitator creates a continuous rollover action that orovides... -
Page 11: Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Adding liquid chlorine Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. -
Page 12: Caring For Your Washer
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. -
Page 13: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques information. Preparing clothes Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non- washable trim and ornaments. Empty pockets and turn them inside out. - Page 14 Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Clothes 2 double or 3 pair pants 1 king size sheet(s) 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 4 pair jeans 1 dress 1 coverall 1 blouse...
- Page 15 Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE+ SUGGESTED FABRICS Work clothes 130°F (54°C) Sturdy whites/colorfast or above pastels Diapers DarkInoncolorfast WARM 90-l 10°F 0 Permanent press items (32-44°C) Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits/delicate . Extra-sensitive COLD 70-90°F Noncolorfast (21-32”(Z) Hand washables + The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures.
- Page 16 Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. follow care label directions when they are available. tions for some special washables. CARE INSTRUCTIONS ITEM Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, (electric or woolen) time according to the type of blanket being washed.
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Page 17: Removing Stains
Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. - Page 18 1 STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. and anti- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo- nia and color safe bleach.
- Page 19 STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup Sponge immediately with a nonflammable or tomato prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash. Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 22. Common laundry problems __-~.-- PROBLEM CAUSE Brown, yellow... - Page 21 Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer? It must be higher for...
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Page 22: Requesting Assistance
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling an rized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. -
Page 24: Warranty
FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if WARRANTY defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase FROM DATE OF PURCHASE assembly is shown in the “Requesting Assistance or Service”...