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Whirlpool Two Speed Automatic Washers User & Care Manual

Whirlpool Two Speed Automatic Washers User & Care Manual

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3951066A
Two Speed
Automatic Washers
A Note to You ....................2
Washer Safety....................3
Parts and Features............4
Washer ..............................5
washer ............................5
and time ..........................7
Cycle descriptions ..........8
and spin ..........................9
lint filter............................9
sounds ............................9
each cycle ....................10
Washer..............................11
Troubleshooting ..............12
Requesting Assistance
or Service ........................16

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Two Speed Automatic Washers A Note to You ....2 Washer Safety....3 Parts and Features....4 Operating Your Washer ......5 Using your washer ......5 Selecting a cycle and time ......7 Cycle descriptions ..8 Rinse/drain and spin ......9 MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter......9 Understanding normal washer sounds ......9 Understanding...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.

  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    ASHER AFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...

  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    ARTS AND EATURES Load size Cycle control knob selector (pp. 7-9) (p. 6) Detergent dispenser (p. 5) Liquid bleach Model and serial dispenser number label (p. 6) (under lid) Liquid fabric softener dispenser (pp. 6 and 12) Agitator Basket MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter (bottom of washer basket)

  • Page 5: Operating Your

    PERATING ASHER SING YOUR WASHER wWARNING wWARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are Plug into an earthed plug socket outlet. dampened with gasoline or other Do not remove earth pin. flammable fluids. Do not use an adapter. No washer can completely remove oil.
  • Page 6 OPERATING YOUR WASHER SING YOUR WASHER ( CONT Turn the Load Size selector to the correct setting (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid for your wash load and bleach into the liquid the type of fabric being bleach dispenser. Bleach will be diluted washed.

  • Page 7: Selecting A Cycle And Time

    OPERATING YOUR WASHER SING YOUR WASHER ( CONT Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it to the Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start wash cycle you want. the washer. See “Cycle descrip- tions.” • Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting.

  • Page 8: Cycle Descriptions

    OPERATING YOUR WASHER YCLE DESCRIPTIONS Hand Washables cycle Permanent Press Spin The Hand Washables cycle features a brief period Extra Normal Spin Rinse Rinse Light of low-speed agitation and soak time (5 seconds Regular Delicate agitation, 30 seconds soak) which is repeated for Pause Light six minutes.

  • Page 9: Rinse/Drain And Spin

    OPERATING YOUR WASHER INSE DRAIN AND SPIN Rinse and Spin feature Drain and Spin feature When using extra detergent for heavily soiled A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find some heavy fabrics or special-care items by an extra rinse and spin is needed.

  • Page 10: Understanding What Happens In Each Cycle

    OPERATING YOUR WASHER NDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) clockwise until it points to an Off area and the before agitation and timing start.

  • Page 11: Caring For Your

    ARING FOR ASHER LEANING YOUR WASHER Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any Clean your washer interior by mixing 250 mL (1 cup) spills such as detergent or bleach. of liquid bleach and 500 mL (2 cups) of detergent. Occasionally wipe the outside of Pour this into your washer and run it through a your washer to keep it looking new.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem... Cause... Solution ... • • Washer leaks Fill hoses not tight. Tighten hoses. See Installation Instructions. NOTE: After • • Fill hose washers not properly seated. Reseat (reposition) washers. See checking these, Installation Instructions. check household plumbing.
  • Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT Problem... Cause... Solution... • • Washer makes noise Gears engaging after drain and This is normal. (cont.) before spin. • • Upper part of agitator clicks during wash. This is normal. • • Won’t fill/rinse/agitate Power cord not plugged in.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT Problem... Cause... Solution... • • Residue or lint Improper sorting. Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from on load lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by colour. • • Overloading. Lint can be trapped in load if over- loaded.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT Problem... Cause... Solution... • • Load is Overloading. Loads should move freely during tangled/twisted wash. Wash smaller loads. • • Clothes wrapped around agitator. Do not wrap items around agitator. • • Clogged Not diluting softener. Dilute fabric softener in the dispenser.

  • Page 16: Or Service

    EQUESTING SSISTANCE OR ERVICE F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill Centre, 1-300-363-344 (Australia), the product warranty and provide after-warranty 0-800-442-584 (New Zealand). service. Our consultants are available to NOTE: If the power supply cord of this washer is assist you.

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