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- Page 1 ® TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents ... 2 Model 3RGSC9400 8558610...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WASHER SAFETY ...3 WASHER DISPOSAL...4 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 WASHER USE...6 Understanding Washer Cycles ...6 Loading...6 Normal Sounds ...6 Starting Your Washer ...7 Selecting a Cycle and Time ...8 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. -
Page 3: Washer Disposal
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the washer. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry- cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode. -
Page 4: Parts And Features
A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Liquid fabric softener dispenser D. Agitator Control panel PARTS AND FEATURES E. Lid F. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser G. Basket H. Tub Other features your washer may have CLEANTOUCH™ control panel XTRA ROLL ACTION™... -
Page 5: Washer Use
Understanding Washer Cycles When the washer lid is closed and the Cycle Control knob is set to a number or cycle 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 down. -
Page 6: Starting Your Washer
WARNING 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. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions. Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating the incoming hot and cold water. -
Page 8: Rinse And Spin
Rinse and Spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings. 2. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. - Page 10 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 gal. (64 L) of water per minute.
- Page 11 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 Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded.
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Page 12: Assistance Or Service
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer, or a Whirlpool designated service company. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance.