Whirlpool 3ED27DQ Refrigerator User Manual
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1. 0 7 For Spinning Only 7 Water Levels and Load Sizes 7 Cycle Operation 8 PERMANENT PRESS 0 8 KNITS GENTE soi scsi nE e Saeco 8 REGULAR HEAVY 0 0 e eee 8 SOA e ees ele rine nash anit oh 10 PRE WASH iieaeoe esanai ved 10 If You Need Service orHelp 10 Before Calling for Service 10 If You Have a Problem 12 Loading your Washer Cleaning the Lint Filter For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 4 Sort the Laundry into Loads e Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loads e Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer 2 Measure Detergent Add to Washer Basket e See detergent information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide 3 Load the Washer e Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling e Spread the load evenly Don t put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning 4 Pour Liquid Bleach into the Dispenser e See page 5 and the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener to the Dispenser e DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH Fabric softeners can co2. Control Knob and turn to the right clockwise to the setting you want Then pull it out to start NOIWVadIdO JTDAD NOTE Always use COLD RINSE WATER for PERMANENT PRESS fabrics The washer pauses for about 1 2 minutes after partial drain SOAK CYCLE This cycle is not for washing it soaks agi tates spins out the water and stops no rinse Use it for stained yellowed grey or heavily soiled laundry with a detergent or pre soak product Chlorine bleach if _ 6 wanted should be added to the cycle you pre wash use after the SOAK Cycle is over E PRE WASH CYCLE Use for heavily soiled items that may need two washes Use enough detergent for a single wash When the washer stops add 6 more detergent and select a cycle Off pre wash If You Need Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Steps Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out X Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot tading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills See Laundry Guide for more information Before adding detergent for washing dissolve in quart of warm water or use liquid deterg
3. 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE Super Capacity Permanent Pross COOL DOWN Care 2 3 Select a Cycle and Start the Washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the right clockwise e Stop when the pointer is on the num ber of minutes of washing you want in the cycle you want Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid To start the washer pull the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle is over the washer will stop To stop the washer at any time during a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull it out to restart the washer e To change a setting push the Con trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn the Control Knob to the right clock wise to the setting you want Pull the knob out to start the washer e Pages 8 11 show what happens in each cycle Using the Dispensers You may want to use liquid bleach and fabric softener in some loads Your washer has dispensers designed to automatically add these liquid laundry aids at the correct time Follow the product package recommendations carefully Use the dis pensers for best results lt gt Whirlpool regular heavy Liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser is under the lid of the washer in the front corner It has the words LIQUID BLEACH on it e Before starting the washer but after loading it add the bleach e Use a measuring cup with a pouring spout to help avoid spilling or spattering the bleach e Follow t
4. Model 3LA5800XK SUPER CAPACITY lt gt Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use amp Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER LINT FILTER LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Mode Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate under the lid near the hinge Senal Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these Purchase Installatior Date spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Service Compory and Phore Number Before using your Washer This washer is different from the ones you may have used before It is important that you read this and the Laundry Guide carefully to get the best results You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer ls installed by a qualified installer Is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e Is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e Is property electrically grounded Is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers Is properly maintained e Is protected from the weather Is not ru
5. a tion cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember Your service representa tive is trained in the repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appli ances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time now to look up his tele phone number and jot it down in the space provided onthe cover If you have a problem Call your dealer or write Service Manager International Division Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark Rr of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work tight because they are made to the same exacting specifications used fo build every new Whirlpool appliance lt gt Whirlpool H
6. ent 6 Minutes Low Agitation WASHER STOPS Selecta Cycle X Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot fading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills Do not use bleach dispenser See Laundry Guide for more information WASHER STOPS Select A Cycle e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e Is the lid closed s the power supply cord plugged in s a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Use a warm or cold PRE WASH to help prevent stains from setting IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 12 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions JOIAS JOJ NNIVO 34014349 NOHYXJdO 11949 If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation call your dealer Install
7. he directions on the bottle for the amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Use a standard measuring cup with a pouring spout to fill dispensers e Do not let any bleach run down into the washer basket Concen trated bleach will damage any fabric Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser The dispenser for liquid fabric softener fits over the top of the agitator The dispenser will hold enough diluted fabric softener for one deep rinse e After adding the detergent and the load fit the dispenser over the top of the agitator cap Full Mark we e Following directions on the bottle add the correct amount of fabric soft ener Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid dripping any on the load e IMPORTANT Add enough hot or warm water to fill the dispenser to the FULL mark e Diluted fabric softener will be added just before the washer starts filling for the rinse NOTE Do not stop the washer during the first spin when the wash water is spinning out If you do the fab ric softener will be added to the wet soapy load This can cause stains e Clean the dispenser after each use with warm water only Detergent can make softeners sticky and lumpy 5 o z 2 lt Oo Cc nm gt 7 I m rao g 7 v m zZ 7 m xm v Important Detergent Information Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil and by holding
8. in out all the wash water and start over To stop the washer at any time just push in on the Cycle Control Knob To set the washer so if drains and spins water out of the load push in on the Control Knob turn the dia to the right clockwise so the pointer is touching the bar just before OFF in any cycle The washer will drain spin out water and stop If you want a low speed spin use the bar on PERMA NENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE All the other cycle settings have a high speed spin permanent press For the best cleaning results the load should move freely in the water Watch for rollover An item like a sock should sink in the middle and come up later on the outside Be sure toread pages 11 13 in your Laundry Guide You will find more information on loading and load sizes IMPORTANT The HANDWASHABLE setting is designed for very small loads It uses very little water Too big a load in this amount of water may tear some items e Water may splash if you use very low water levels with REG HEAVY If this happens move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to a higher setting w m j faa ye m z zZ nn O re gt te z 2 z an m 0 z r lt v 2 z oO z lt gt o m a m lt m ps N Cycle Operation Your washer has five cycles on the Cycle Control Dial Each cycle is designed to match the fabric type with pre set agitation and spi
9. ions These recommendations do not apply e In areas where phosphates are banned In areas with laws limiting by weight or percentage the amount of detergent used in a wash load Normal Suds High Suds No phosphate Liquid Detergents For Rinsing Only Your washer can be set to rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse or for laundry that only needs a rinse and spin There is a dot just after the num bers in PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If you push in on the Cycle Control Knob turn the pointer to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out the washer will fill agitate drain and spin If you want high agitation and spin use the dot in REGULAR HEAVY If you want low agitation and spin use the dot in KNITS GENTLE Use the dot in PERMANENT PRESS if you want high agitation and a low speed spin regular heavy Water Levels and Load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer The selector can be set at any water level between HANDWASH ABLE and EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons Liters HANDWASHABLE 78 295 MEDIUM 13 9 52 6 EXTRA LARGE 20 5 77 6 Approximate fill with load To change the water level setting move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to the setting you want To save water and energy match the water level to the load size For Spinning Only There may be times when you want to dra
10. it in the water so it drains away If not enough detergent is used soil and lint can settle back on the items in the load SOAP works best in soft water 0 4 grains hardness In harder water both the wash and rinse water should washers with normal size tubs Use more detergent 1 for hard water 2 for loads and water levels larger than MEDIUM 3 for heavy greasy or oily soils 4 if the detergent is low phosphate 5 for cold water washes DETERGENT SUDS There are high normal and low sudsing pow dered detergents If the recom mended amount of detergent makes too much suds switch to a lower sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE be softened Use enough soap to make about 1 2 to 2 inches 3 8 to 5 5 cm of suds DETERGENT works in hard or AMOUNT of detergent Use the following chart as beginning suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your Laundry Guide for more infor mation pages 14 22 soft water Package directions are usually based on soft water and RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds 114 Cups 300 ML 1 2cups 350mL 134 2 cups 425 475 mL 134 cups 425mL 2 2 cups 600 mL 3cups 700 mL 2 cups 475 mL 3 cups 700 mL 312 cups 825 mL Follow package recommendations Va to 113 Cups 80 to 325 mL depending on the brand and amount of soil Follow package recommendat
11. m bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agitates Check it often to make sure it s clean and filter ing at its best To remove it for cleaning press the release and pull straight out Instruc tions for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter eo m mal O a m Lom 2 z 9 2 O z a m z _ a p O gt g z 9 c z a m m re Using your Washer f Coe LS Te med i 4 Start your washer after you put in detergent the load and any other laundry aids according to information on page 3 and page 41 Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Select the water level that matches the size of the load See page 7 for more information e To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR first move it to RESET Then move it back to the setting you want IMPORTANT For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling make sure the load has enough water for items to move freely 2 Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Match the wash and rinse water tem peratures to the type of fabrics and soils being washed See the instructions under the washer lid and on page 14 in your Laundry Guide e Be sure to use a cold rinse for PERMA NENT PRESS and KNITS GENTLE Cycles Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics SUPREME hot warm coid cold
12. n by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer is used You may want to wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Laundry Guide for tips on deter gents other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items See the Installation Instructions for complete information SAFETY FIRST Do not permit children to operate or play with the washer CAUTION Store laundry deter gent and additives in a cool dry place where children can t reach them SPINNING SAFETY If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS COMPLETELY SPECIAL CAUTION Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater This can happen when hot water hasn t been used for a while usu ally two weeks or more To prevent injury or damage allow any gases to escape by running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for several minutes Don t smoke near the faucet while it is open and turn off any open flame Contents Before Using Your Washer 2 Loading Your Washer a 3 Cleaning the Lint Filter renee Using Your Washer 4 Using the Dispensers 4 Important Detergent Information 6 For Rinsing Only
13. n speeds The numbers in each cycle are for the number of minutes you want the washer to agitate before it drains and fills for the rinse You will want longer agitation times for heavily soiled loads You choose the wash and rinse WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE permanent press e SET LOAD SIZE aS o SET WATER TEMPERATURES e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME a PULL OUT TO START o SET LOAD SIZE s SET WATER TEMPERATURES PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START regular PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Use for permanent press fabrics Cool ing of the wash water and low spin speeds help prevent the setting of wrinkles REFILL COOL DOWN KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items and washable synthetic knits such as polyester nylon acrylic Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE Use for sturdy white and colorfast cot tons and for heavy work clothes High agitation and spin speeds are pre set for best cleaning results water temperatures you want with the of the SPIN cycles have SPRAY RIN TEMPERATURE SELECTOR SES Cold water is sprayed on the You set the amount of water that spinning load to help rinse and remove fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE detergent residue SELECTOR if you turn to a cycle and start the NOTE You may notice that some washer but change your mind push in on the Cycle
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