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Whirlpool 3953955A Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool 3953955A Use And Care Manual

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ONE SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
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 WASHERS 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 3953955A...

  • 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 Washer Sounds ...5 Starting Your Washer ...6 Selecting a Cycle and Time ...7 Rinse and Spin ...7 Drain and Spin...7 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ...8 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener ...8 Self-Cleaning Lint Filter...8...

  • Page 3: 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

    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. Agitator 4. Lid 5. Basket 6. Tub Control panel PARTS AND FEATURES Other features your washer may have...

  • Page 5: Washer Use

    WASHER USE 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. During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.

  • 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 And Time

    6. 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.” Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer. To stop or restart your washer To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.

  • Page 8: Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach

    Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 into a grounded 3 prong outlet? 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 10 Agitator operation The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal. Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers? Measure detergent and fabric softener. Carefully pour into the dispensers.

  • Page 11: Assistance Or Service

    Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service anywhere in the United States. To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance...

  • 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 warranties.

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