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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
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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...
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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
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
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 Other features your washer may have Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser 2. Model and serial number label MAGIC CLEAN lint filter ®... -
Page 5: Washer Use
Loading WASHER USE Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting. Understanding Washer Cycles SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and Heavy Work Clothes timing start. -
Page 6: Starting Your Washer
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Starting Your Washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size. -
Page 7: Selecting A Cycle And Time
6. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the Gentle cycle wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.” by a short spin. -
Page 8: Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach WASHER CARE 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 Cleaning Your Washer spilling. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
Is your voltage low? Check your electrical source or call an electrician. Do not use TROUBLESHOOTING an extension cord. Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer? Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate... - Page 10 Agitator operation Load is wrinkled The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one Did you unload the washer promptly? direction. Unload the washer as soon as it stops. This is normal. Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Casual/Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling.
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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.