Whirlpool 3953950A Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool 3953950A Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool 3953950A Use & Care Manual

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AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada Table of Contents..............2 3953950A...
  • 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 Fabric Speed and Cycle Time ........7 ACCUWASH ™ Temperature Control System.......8 High Efficiency Spray Rinse System..........8 SMART BLEACH™...
  • 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 1. Control panel Additional feature ™ ACCUWASH temperature control system 2. Model and serial number label 3. XTRA ROLL ACTION ™ PLUS agitator 4. Lid 5. SMART BLEACH ™ timed bleach dispenser 6. DURASMOOTH ™ white porcelain basket 7.
  • 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

    2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach will be dispensed Starting Your Washer automatically during the wash part of the cycle. See “SMART BLEACH™ Timed Bleach Dispenser.” Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.
  • Page 7: Selecting A Fabric Speed And Cycle Time

    7. Turn the FABRIC/SPEED SELECT to the setting that matches Normal cycle the type of fabric in your load. See “Selecting a Fabric Speed The Normal cycle is used with the FABRIC/SPEED SELECT to and Cycle Time.” provide the best wash and spin action for your load. Select 6, 10, 12 or 14 minutes of wash time depending on the soil levels in The selector lets you customize your wash cycles for 4 types of fabrics: Cotton, Perm Press, Delicates and...
  • Page 8: Accuwash Temperature Control System

    Pre-Wash cycle SMART BLEACH™ Timed Bleach Dispenser The Pre-Wash cycle features 4 minutes of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. This cycle The timed bleach dispenser automatically dispenses liquid provides additional washing prior to the desired cycle. Because chlorine bleach to the wash load at the appropriate time during the Pre-Wash cycle does not rinse, a new wash cycle should be the cycle to help ensure the cleanest and brightest loads.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    To winterize washer Washer won’t drain or spin 1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose 3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. more than 96 in.
  • Page 10 Did you properly sort the load? Washer basket is crooked Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Did you unload the washer promptly? Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading? To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops. The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded.
  • Page 11: Assistance Or Service

    Whirlpool Assistance or Service to better respond to your request. For further assistance If you need replacement parts If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada If you need to order replacement parts, Whirlpool recommends Inc. with any questions or concerns at: ®...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation. 4. Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods.

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