Whirlpool 3SLSR6233MQ0 Washer/Dryer User Manual
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1. 3 shirts 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 1 quilted robe 4 pair jeans 8 T shirts 14 washcloths 4 slips 1 coverall 6 pair shorts 1 bath mat 4 panties 1 overall 2 shirts 2 bras 2 blouses 2 nighties 8 handkerchiefs 1 baby s dress EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load Towels Delicates 2 pair pants 2 double sheets or 8 bath towels 3 camisoles 3 shirts 1 king size sheet s 8 hand towels 4 slips 3 pair jeans 4 pillowcases 10 washcloths 4 panties 1 coverall 6 T shirts 1 bath mat 2 bras 6 pair shorts 2 nighties 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs AWARNING AWARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids Electrically earth this appliance Do not use an extension cord or an electrical portable No washer can completely remove oil outlet device Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock 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 1 Measure detergent and pour it into the washer If desired add Style 1 With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser on some powdered or liquid color safe bleach Drop a sorted load of models clanes Boely Ins your aal m Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser Pour m Load evenly to maintain washer balance Mix large and measured liquid chlorine bleach2. Swaziland Lesotho Botswana and Namibia Any part replaced in terms of this warranty shall become the property of WHIRLPOOL or its authorized Service Partner In the event the sale of the product was subject to special Credit Agreements Act WHIRLPOOL warranty s that the product shall be free of latent defects and WHIRLPOOL shall at its sole option repair the product as a consequence of such defects rendering 9 1 The client notifies WHIRLPOOL in writing immediately on becoming aware of such defects and 9 2 The client at their cost deliver the product to the nearest WHIRLPOOL outlet WHIRLPOOL or its nominated independent contractor warrant that any repairs effected or parts replaced in terms of this warranty will be free from defective parts or workmanship for the remaining period only of the original warranty period as stipulated in clause one WHIRLPOOL reserves the right to require a client to furnish WHIRLPOOL with a deposit equal to an amount determined by WHIRLPOOL or its authorized Service Partner prior to servicing the product during the warranty period which deposit shall be refunded by WHIRLPOOL to the client should the defect failure or malfunction of the product be covered and or provided for by the provisions of the warranty 8539790 O 2003 Whirlpool Corporation 12 03 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
3. cycle set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON On some models the EXTRA RINSE feature is part of the cycle 8 OPTIONAL Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector Set this selector to ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete 9 Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer u To stop or restart your washer m To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control knob m Torestartthe washer close the lid if open and pull out the Cycle Control knob WASHER CARE Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer Clean your washer interior by mixing 250 mL of chlorine bleach and 500 mL of detergent Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water Repeat this process if necessary Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser on some models 1 Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and squeezing while pushing upward with thumbs 2 Rinse dispenser under warm water then replace it NOTE Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener dispenser To avoid damage to the washer or clothing do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric sof
4. hose needs an air gap See the Installation Instructions Wash Rinse temperature not what I selected m Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed See the Installation Instructions for more information As your frequency of loads washed increases the water temperature may decrease for hot and warm temperatures This is normal Did you select a Warm Warm temperature setting On models without ACCUWASH automatic temperature control that do have a Warm Warm temperature selection the warm wash will be followed by an energy saving cold rinse followed by warm spray rinses This saves energy while providing the same rinse performance Load too wet Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed Select a cycle with a higher spin speed if available Did you use a cold rinse Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses This is normal Residue or lint on load Did you sort properly Sort lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics Also sort by color Did you overload the washer The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded Clothes should move freely Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded Wash smaller loads Did you select the correct water level The water level should be correct for the load size Clothes should move freely in the water Did you use enough detergent Follow manufacturer s directions Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water Did you lin
5. lt gt o Whirlpool WASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE WASHER SAFETY nuusuoneanensnnunnunenn WASHER USE WASHER CARE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANT Y s000000 Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section Additional help is available by calling our National Call Center at 0800 128 940 or at Johannesburg Tel 011 621 0500 Fax 011 622 7456 Cape Town Tel 021 659 7000 Fax 021 689 7101 Durban Tel 031 203 2000 Fax 031 203 2022 Information may also be obtained by e mailing us at service whirlpool co za Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 8539790 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located under the washer lid Dealer name Serial number Address Phone number Model number Purchase date 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 s
6. reach into the washer if the drum tub or agitator is moving m Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be m Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or produced in a hot water system that has not been attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not instructions that you understand and have the skills to been used for such a period before using the carry out washing machine turn on all hot water taps and let the water flow from each for several minutes f l This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas m If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly open flame during this time qualified person in order to avoid a hazard m See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WASHER USE For these suggested full sized loads set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load Towels Delicates 3 pair pants 3 double sheets 10 bath towels 3 camisoles
7. seams before washing Did you overload the washer The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded Loads should move freely during washing Did you add chlorine bleach properly Do not pour chlorine bleach directly onto load Wipe up bleach spills Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics Do not place load items on top of the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer on some models Did you follow the manufacturer s care label instructions WHIRLPOOL WASHER WARRANTY Warranty given and undertaken by WHIRLPOOL South Africa PTY LTD in respect of the WHIRLPOOL laundry product purchased by a client WHIRLPOOL South Africa PTY LTD WHIRLPOOL warrants to the original purchaser the client of the product identified by the serial number found on the label or plate situated on the product or on the face hereof whichever is applicable that for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service 10 11 The warranty is given subject to the following provisions WHIRLPOOL shall be entitled at its sole option and discretion to either replace or repair any defective materials and or workmanship WHIRLPOOL shall carry out such warranty repair or replacement work itself or at its option through an authorized Service Partner free of charge provided that if the product is situated in excess of a 50 kilometer radius from the nearest W
8. use less of it in each load Style 1 With liquid fabric softener dispenser on some models m Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the dispenser opening Style 2 Without liquid fabric softener dispenser on some models m Inthe final rinse ONLY add fabric softener that has been diluted with 250 mL warm water 4 Close the washer lid Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open 5 Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting 6 Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed Use the warmest wash water safe for fabric Follow garment label instructions NOTE In wash water temperatures colder than 21 C detergents do not dissolve well Soils can be difficult to remove Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling the formation of small lint like balls on the surface of garments 7 OPTIONAL EXTRA RINSE selector on some models For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash
9. HIRLPOOL outlet or authorized Service Partner then the client shall be liable to pay for such excess including any return journey at a rate per kilometer as is usually or normally charged by WHIRLPOOL The client must provide WHIRLPOOL or its nominated Service Partner upon request with sufficient proof of the date and place of purchase of the product Should the client be unable to provide such proof the client will be obliged to pay normal and standard charges to WHIRLPOOL and or its Service Partner Should WHIRLPOOL or its authorized Service Partner determine that a defect or malfunction in the product has been caused solely or partly by the negligent acts omissions abuse or misuse of by the operator of the product of by an installation not in accordance with the Installation Instructions manual unless the client can show otherwise the client shall be liable for the cost of the repair and or replacement including all traveling expenses thereby incurred The warranty does not apply in the event a product is not in normal single family domestic use but used for commercial industrial or other purpose for which it was not designed WHIRLPOOL shall not under any circumstances whatsoever be liable for damages sustained due to failure of operation or malfunction of products nor for consequential damage of whatsoever nature howsoever arising The warranty applies only to products whilst they are situated and used within the Republic of South Africa
10. afety 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 or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately ADANGER follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow A WARN l N G instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using the washer follow basic precautions including the following m Read all instructions before using the washer m The appliance is not intended for use by young children m Do not wash articles that have been previously or infirm persons without supervision cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with m Before the washer is removed from service or petrol dry cleaning solvents other flammable or discarded remove the door or lid explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode Do not add petrol dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode m Do not tamper with controls m Do not
11. ash water warm enough to relax wrinkles or are you using warm rinses If safe for the load use warm or hot wash water Use cold rinse water Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right faucets See the Installation Instructions Load is tangled or twisted Did you overload the washer The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded Loads should move freely during washing Did you wrap items around the agitator Drop items loosely into the washer Do not wrap items around the agitator Gray whites dingy colors Did you properly sort the load Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Was the wash temperature too low Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash Did you use enough detergent or do you have hard water Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected to the right faucets See the Installation Instructions Garments damaged Check the following Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing Empty pockets zip zippers snap or hook fasteners before washing Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling Were items damaged before washing Mend rips and broken threads in
12. e dry your clothing If so you can expect some lint on the clothing Check the following Was paper or tissue left in the pockets Is your water colder than 21 C Wash water colder than 21 C may not completely dissolve the detergent Did you use the proper cycle time for the load Reducing wash time duration is another way to reduce lint Stains on load Did you follow the manufacturer s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener Measure detergent and fabric softener Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension Dilute fabric softener and add to the rinse portion of a cycle only Do not drip fabric softener on clothes Is there above average iron rust in water You may need to install an iron filter Did you properly sort the load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Did you unload the washer promptly To avoid dye transfer unload the washer as soon as it stops 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 cycle for Casual or Permanent Press clothes 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 Loads should move freely during washing To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits use a large load size to provide more space Was the w
13. essary for clothes to move freely Has a fuse blown or is the circuit breaker open If problem continues call an electrician Are you using an extension cord Do not use an extension cord or an electrical portable outlet device Is the washer in a normal pause in the cycle The washer pauses for about 2 minutes during certain cycles Allow the cycle to continue Some cycles feature periods of agitation and soak Is the washer overloaded Wash smaller loads Is the lid open The lid must be closed during operation Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open Washer won t drain or spin Is the drain hose clogged or the end of the drain hose more than 244 cm above the floor See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose Is the lid open The lid must be closed during operation Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open Is there excessive sudsing Always measure detergent Follow manufacturer s directions If you have very soft water you might need to use less detergent Washer continues to fill or drain cycle seems stuck Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation See the Installation Instructions Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe or is it taped to the standpipe The drain hose should be loose yet fit securely Do not seal the drain hose with tape The
14. gested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call Noisy Is the load balanced and the washer level The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded The washer must be level The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened Reset the rear leveling legs if needed See the Installation Instructions 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 Leaking 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 64 L of water per minute Is water deflecting off the tub ring or the load Center the tub before starting the washer The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded The fill or spray rinses can deflect off the load The washer must be level The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened Reset the rear leveling legs if needed See the Installation Instructions Check household plumbing for leaks Basket crooked Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading Push the basket to the center before starting wash Is the load balanced and the washer level The wash load sh
15. into the liquid chlorine small items Items should move easily through the wash bleach dispenser Bleach is immediately fed into washer water Overloading can cause poor cleaning and is diluted automatically during the wash part of the 2 OPTIONAL Add liquid chlorine bleach cycle NOTE Follow the manufacturer s directions for proper use Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches The damage appears as rips holes tears or color loss and may not show up until several washings later To avoid spilling use a cup with a pouring spout Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do not guess Do not use more than the manufacturer s recommended amount for a full load Use less with a smaller load size Style 2 Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser on some models m Letthe washer fill and begin agitating the load m Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best cleaning and so that bleach can be removed in the rinse cycle Pour bleach around the agitator not directly onto the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load 3 OPTIONAL Add liquid fabrics softener NOTE Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics Always dilute fabric softener with warm water Too much fabric softener can make some items diapers and towels nonabsorbent If this happens do not use it every load or
16. ould be balanced and not overloaded The washer must be level The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened Reset the rear leveling legs if needed See the Installation Instructions The washer basket moves while washing This is normal 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 on some models Measure detergent and fabric softener Carefully pour into the dispensers Wipe up all spills Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser Did you put powdered or color safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser on some models Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach directly to the basket Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color safe bleach Washer stops won t fill rinse or agitate Check the following Is the power cord plugged in 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 Are the water inlet valve screens clogged Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on Is the water inlet hose kinked Does the water level seem too low or does the washer appear to not fill completely The top of the agitator is much higher than the highest water level This is normal and nec
17. tener dispenser removed or add detergent or bleach to this dispenser it is for liquid fabric softener only Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges kinks cuts wear or leaks are found When replacing your inlet hoses mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it Winterizing your washer 1 Shut off both water faucets Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses Pour 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 2 Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 3 Unplug washer or disconnect power To use washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses Reconnect water inlet hoses Turn on both water faucets 2 Plug in washer or reconnect power Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL of detergent to clean out antifreeze Storage non use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time you should 1 Unplug washer or disconnect power 2 Turn off the water supply to the washer This helps avoid accidental flooding due to a water pressure surge while you are away TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions sug
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