Whirlpool 3955155A Use And Care Manual

Two speed automatic washers

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TWO 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 3955155A...
  • 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 ...8 Drain and Spin...8 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ...8 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener ...8 WASHER CARE ...
  • 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 (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. 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. Water Temp Use For Whites and pastels 111°F (44°C) Heavy and greasy soils or above Warm Bright colors...
  • Page 8: Rinse And Spin

    Quick Wash cycle This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal, while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select this cycle for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a hurry. Soak cycle This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.
  • Page 9: Vacation, Storage And Moving Care

    Vacation, Storage and Moving Care Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it. Non-use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home.
  • Page 10 Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with cotter pins? See the Installation Instructions. Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These are normal washer noises. Washer leaks Check the following: Are the fill hoses tight? Are the fill hose washers properly...
  • 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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