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Whirlpool 3953962 Use And Care Manual

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ONE AND TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at
www.estateappliances.com
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  • Page 1 ONE AND TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents...2 3953962...

  • 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...

  • 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. Liquid fabric softener dispenser † 4. Agitator 5.

  • 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 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

    5. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care. See "Loading". You may change the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

  • Page 8: Drain And Spin

    Drain and Spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings. 2.

  • 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

    ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance.

  • 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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