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- Page 1 ® TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-300-363-344 (Australia) 0-800-442-584 (New Zealand) Table of Contents ............2 3951076A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ................3 PARTS AND FEATURES..............4 WASHER USE.................5 Understanding Washer Cycles ............5 Loading..................5 Normal Sounds ................5 Starting Your Washer ..............6 Selecting a Cycle and Time ............7 Stain Removal Tips ..............8 Extra Rinse and Spin..............8 Drain and Spin................8 Adding Liquid Bleach..............8 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener .............8 WASHER CARE ................9... -
Page 3: Washer Safety
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either 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 Other features your washer may have CLEAN TOUCH control panel 2. Model and serial number label DURASMOOTH white porcelain basket 3. -
Page 5: Washer Use
Loading WASHER USE Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest setting. Understanding Washer Cycles SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and Heavy Work Clothes timing start. -
Page 6: Starting Your Washer
To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some Starting Your Washer synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5). 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid bleach into the liquid bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part of the cycle. -
Page 7: Selecting A Cycle And Time
6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water Selecting a Cycle and Time safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions. This section describes the available wash cycles and will help Your washer uses automatic temperature control to maintain you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. -
Page 8: Stain Removal Tips
Garments are labeled "Hand Wash" because: Extra Rinse and Spin The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation. The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is NOTE: Some "Hand Wash"... -
Page 9: Washer Care
To winterize washer 1. Shut off both water taps. WASHER CARE 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 3. Put 1 L (quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. 4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see “Drain and Spin”) Cleaning Your Washer for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. - Page 10 Are you using an extension cord? Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load? Do not use an extension cord. Center the tub before starting the washer. Is the washer in a normal pause in the Casual/Permanent The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The Press (or Hand Washables) cycle? fill or spray rinses can deflect off the load.
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Page 11: Assistance Or Service
If safe for the load, use warm or hot wash water. Use cold rinse water. If you need to order replacement parts, Whirlpool recommends that you only use factory specified parts. These parts will fit right Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? -
Page 12: Warranty
Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited. 3. Repairs which result from parts not having been fitted by an authorized Whirlpool person or entity, or from the use of the appliance in a manner other than the use for which it was specifically designed.