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- Page 1 EASY-TO-USE AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents...2 3950326 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... 5 Starting Your Washer... 6 Selecting a Cycle, Time, and Temperature ... 7 Rinse and Spin ... 8 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 1. Control panel 2. Model and serial number label 3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4. XTRA ROLL ACTION* agitator 5. Lid 6. Liquid bleach dispenser Control panel 7. Basket 8. Tub Other features your washer may have: MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter DURASMOOTH* white porcelain basket... -
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: Starting Your Washer
Starting Your Washer Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. -
Page 7: Selecting A Cycle, Time, And Temperature
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. 5. Close the washer lid. 6. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. -
Page 8: Rinse And Spin
Refer to “Understanding washer cycles” to learn what happens during a wash cycle. Cycle Control knob Wash Temperature Normal cycle The Normal cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds shorten drying times. Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled. -
Page 9: Caring For Your Washer
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Cleaning Your Washer Cleaning the exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Cleaning the interior Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. -
Page 10: 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 11 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 12 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 13: 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 14: Warranty
For the lifetime of the washer, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool will pay for replacement parts for the white porcelain basket should it chip or rust due to defects in materials or workmanship.