Whirlpool 3360461 Washer/Dryer User Manual
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1. LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defec WARRANTY tive in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown From Date of Purchase in the Assistance or Service section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your washer 2 Instruct you how to use your washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship 8 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange PART NO 3360461 Trademark Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation U S A Printed in U S A2. A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washer s Features 4 Operating Your Washer Other Features Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol A WARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers This symbol will help you avoid actions which as personal injury burns fire and electrical could cause product damage scratches shock dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it lf you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service
3. on page 24 If you need further help call an authorized Whirlpool service company When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using your washer e Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline oil or other flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials e Flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents kerosene gasoline etc should not be used or stored in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion e Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on or inside your washer Super vise
4. can damage elastic Wash often to help reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant Follow manufacturer s instructions to retain flame retardant qualities a eaaa a M _ LAUNDRY TIPS Fiberglass Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer Glass particles materials could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation B Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch However this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed especially bulky knits Knits made of Pillows stuffed toys synthetic fabrics such as polyester nylon and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie 1 Close zippers fasten hooks and eyes to prevent snagging 2 Wash small loads to reduce pilling and lint Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they are dryer dried 1 Add detergent then partially fill washer with water agitate until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Plastic rubber Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items items in a mesh bag Quilts bedspreads Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they are quilted o
5. children closely when your washer is used near them e Before your washer is removed from service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment e After starting a cycle do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops e Do not tamper with the controls e lf your hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several min utes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near your faucet while it is open Please e Have only a qualified repairman install repair or replace parts on washer e Maintain washer properly e Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing e Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight e Connect washer to the correct 3 prong outlet electrical supply water supply and drain e Ground washer properly See the Installation Instructions Understanding your responsibilities e Store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children cannot reach them in a locked cabinet if possible e Read and follow instructions on pack ages of detergent and laundry aids especially w
6. size Pa Foto seleg d KA Wash selected time A Partial drain No agitation eS es Fill to selected load size Brief agitation wy na Drain No el a Spin a a Fill yy Rinse w Drain No agitation wy Spin Spray rinse a Spin a Off wy bid B oe ha S E JU E Other Features In This Section Using the fabric softener dispenser MAGIC CLEAN lint filter Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Manual clean lint filter Using the extra rinse option Your washer may have some of the following features Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer Using the fabric softener dispenser on some models 1 Add detergent and load the basket 2 Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 3 Dilute fabric softener with warm water Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the opening 4 Start the washer Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final rinse NOTE Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur 5 Flush dispenser periodically with warm water NOTE Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed Do not add detergent or all fabric bleach to dispenser The dispenser can clog 11 Ao tee a ER Se A 8 Oe ee epee eo o i z ere
7. to RINSE as illustrated 2 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected load size agitate drain Super Wash and spin Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn eee clockwise to SPIN as illustrated Regular 2 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin PNO N Super Wash na OPERATING YOUR WASHER What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Contro Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills to the selected load size before agitation and timing start The washer will begin agitating immedi ately after filling agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down After agitation starts the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation NOTE A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles Regular cycles ES Fill to selected load size D ai ea Wash selected time wy J Drain No agitation a Oe a gt Spin SH cai ae Fill gt Rinse Drain No ee Spin ee rinse Spin wy Off wy i kd bid S JU Permanent Press cycles Fill to selected load
8. Wash Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol Heat and detergent may set stain Water usage guide Water temperature WASH RINSE USE FOR HOT COLD e Heavy soils 130 F 54 C e Work clothes or above e Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels COMMENTS e Gives best cleaning for heavy soils e Removes oils perspiration greasy soils and stains Diapers e Prevents graying and yellowing WARM COLD Light and moderate soils e Safe for most fabric finishes 90 110 F e Dark or noncolorfast e Less fading and dye bleeding DERRATE colors e Reduces wrinkling Moderately soiled perma nent press e Nylons polyesters acrylics silks woollens e Knits and delicate fabrics Prewash soak COLD e Very lightly soiled items e Saves hot water 70 90 F e Normal soiled items if e Less effective cleaning than hot or 21 32 C e Extra sensitive colors noncolorfast extra detergent is added warm water Use longest wash time in cycle selected e Rinsing for all fabrics e Use liquid detergent or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water e Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy Soils To check your hot water temperature with a candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer 2 Place a candy or cooking thermometer in water to check the temperature If you d
9. ad Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing See page 14 for additional loading information e If your washer has a knob Load Size Selec tor turn selector to the desired load size Medium Small Large Ex Small Ex Large Settings may vary with model OPERATING YOUR WASHER e If your machine has a slide Load Size Selec tor you may set the load size anywhere on or Ex between the small and ex large settings Small Medium Large To change the load size setting after the washer RT Reset has started to fill move the Selector to the desired new setting NOTE If your washer has RESET on the Load CO Size Selector change the load size selection by first moving the Selector to RESET then to the Slide selector with Reset new load size Load size tips e Items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load e Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes e Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time Selecting wash rinse temperatures Your washer has a knob CLEAN TOUCH or push button Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top temperature is the wash wat
10. arnings and precautions e Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil These items may contain some oil after launder ing Due to the remaining oil the fabric may smoke or Catch fire by itself e Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids Such as vinegar or rust re mover in the same wash Hazardous fumes can form e Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your washer e Do not machine wash fiberglass materi als Small particles can stick to the fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KNOWING YOUR WASHER S FEATURES Knowing Your Washer s Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer NOTE The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Load size Temperature selector selector Cycle control knob Model and serial number plate Fabric softener under lid dispensert i Bleach dispensert Agitator Basket Tub Other features not shown MAGIC CLEAN lint filtert Manual clean lint filter inside agitator Extra rinse optiont tAvailable on some models 4 OPERATING YOUR WASHER Operating Your Washer In This Section Before starting you
11. c softeners should not be mixed with other laundry products because greasy stains may form If stains form remove by wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of soap Rewash the Stained item e Too much fabric softener can make some items diapers and towels nonabsorbert If this happens use less fabric softener or do not use it every time A WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard e Store flammable solvents or liquids away from your washer e Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not be put directly into your washer e Items treated with solvents should be rinsed and air dried before washing in your washer The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion Personal Injury Hazard e Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids Hazardous fumes can form e Keep stain removal products out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions Always follow label directions when they are available General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section a a ES IY a SS Blankets electric and woollen a eS CO Curtains drapes slipcovers Diapers Elastic spandex Flame retardant clothing Pretreat spots and stains Select water temperature cycle and time according to the type
12. e suggested full sized loads use the highest water level setting LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes Permanent Press 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 3 pair jeans 1 dress 1 coverall 1 blouse Knit 2 slacks one 3 shirts 2 slacks 2 pillowcases 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes Permanent Press 3 pair pants 2 double or 1 king 3 shirts size sheet 4 pair jeans 1 tablecloth 1 coverall 1 dress 1 overall 1 blouse 2 slacks A em ois A HOUSES 2 pillowcases 6 shirts 4 tops 4 dresses Mixed Load 2 double or 1 king size sheet 4 pillowcases 6 T shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pillowcases _ e a Towels 8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 1 bathmat Delicates 2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 8 T shirts 14 wash cloths 6 pair shorts 1 bathmat 2 shirts 2 blouses Delicates 8 handkerchiefs 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress Removing stains Stained heavily soiled or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results Soaking helps remove protein type stains like blood milk or grass Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing Prewashing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stai
13. e using hot water e When removing hard water deposits use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe e After tinting or dyeing put chlorine bleach and detergent in the washer Run through a complete cycle using hot water to remove excess dye or tint If staining occurs on following loads repeat the process Saving energy e Use hot water only when washing heavy e Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent greasy soils or whites pretreat stains or heavy soils do not over e Use cold rinses load use the cycles and wash times recom e Wash full loads mended for the fabric and soil sort properly Use lower water levels when washing small e Use your washer during off peak hours loads usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company Winterizing your washer Install and store your washer where it will not To use the washer again freeze Because some water stays in the 1 Flush water pipes and hoses washer freezing can damage it If your washer 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses is stored or moved during freezing weather 3 T Bath watert i winterize it urn on both water faucets Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup 250 mL of detergent to clean out antifreeze 1 Shut off both water faucets Disconnect the drain water inlet hoses 2 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 3 Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds see page 9 to mix ant
14. er and the bottom temperature is the Sem a as a e rinse water Knob selector CLEAN TOUCH selector an indicator appears Water temperature tips Sea e Use warm wash water with the Permanent temperatures selected Press Knits Gentle and Woollens cycles e Always use cold rinse water for permanent p p p p B press fabrics Warm Cold Warm Cold Coid e For heavily soiled permanent press or knit Hinse Temperature clothes prewash or presoak before washing in Push button selector warm water See the Water usage guide on page 18 for more information Selecting a cycle and time You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section SN Mie Knits Gente e Pages 7 9 Use the information on these a pages to guide you when selecting a wash A Eh press cycle and time Regular e Page 10 Use this page to help you under stand what happens during a wash cycle Shon 6 Normal Super Wash as Manua Soak Pre Wash Auto Soak 6 Cycles may vary with model OPERATING YOUR WASHER Regular cycle The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time e Use Normal 30 22 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen Regular fabrics and heavily soiled loads Short e Use Light 14 minutes of wash time to clean moderately soiled cottons and linens e Use Short 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled cott
15. h with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash LAUNDRY TIPS a e a e STAIN TO REMOVE Ink or Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol Sponge stain continu ballpoint ously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash If stain pen ink remains bleach if safe for fabric India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely Colored or noncolorfast items Apply lemon juice and salt Place in the sun to dry Rinse thoroughly Repeat if necessary White or colorfast items Try a rust remover Test first on inside seam or hem Some rust removers are not washer safe Follow package directions Lipstick Apply nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or prewash soil and stain remover Blot with absorbent material Repeat if necessary Rinse If stain still remains rub with liquid detergent Wash Scrape off excess with a dull knife Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes Treat grease stains with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent Wash Meat juice egg Wash in hottest water safe for fabric If stain remains soak in warm water and an all fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes Rewash Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight Rinse and rewash Mildew may form if wet or damp laundry remains in your washer f
16. ifreeze and water 23 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling an authorized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from tittle things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix t could save you the cost of a service call NOTE If the power supply cord of this product is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord part number 3353308 available from authorized Whirlpool service companies POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Washer will Power cord is not plugged into a Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit not fill live circuit with proper voltage with proper voltage Check circuit voltage at your home s fuse circuit breaker box Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Household fuse has blown or circuit breake
17. le e Mend tears loose hems and seams e Treat spots and stains See page 15 for pretreatment and stain removal information e Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Sorting e Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast e Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items e Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers inside out 14 Loading e Load washer properly Overloading or packing can Cause poor cleaning increase wrinkling create excessive lint wear out items faster because of pilling Load by the amount of space items take up not by their weight Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the top of the basket but do not pack or wrap items around the agitator Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle free results Watch for rollover Items should sink and reappear later Mix large and small items in each load Load evenly to maintain washer balance An off balance load can make the machine vibrate during spin To reduce wrinkling permanent press and synthetic knits should have more room to move in the water than heavy ttems towels jeans Loading suggestions PUTT Sal ee For thes
18. maining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3 5 minutes Rinse thoroughly Wash Catsup or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a tomato orewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid products detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Chewing Use ice to make gum hard Scrape off what you can Sponge with a non gum flammable dry cleaning solvent Let dry Wash Chocolate or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a coffee prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Scrape off excess with a dull knife Place fabric between two blotters or facial tissue Press with warm iron Remove color stain with nonflammable dry cleaning solvent Hand wash until stain is gone then machine launder in the hottest water safe for fabric If full load is crayon stained take to cleaners or coin op dry cleaning machine Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash in hottest water
19. nough detergent e Clogged lint filter models with manual clean lint filter Load too wet e Cold rinses after spin e Lid is opened before spinning is completed e Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size e Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes Items damaged before washing e Misuse of chlorine bleach e Sharp articles not removed from pockets e Overloading e Fasteners not fastened Greasy looking spots e Using soap in very hard water use detergent if you have hard water e Not enough detergent e Line drying Twisting tangling Overloading e Improper loading do not wrap large items around agitator nll et Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle Yellow areas from body oils e Improper rinse temperature 22 Stiff rough fabrics usually cottons e Cycle selection is incorrect based on fabric type e Water temperature too low e Not enough detergent LAUNDRY TIPS Caring for your washer To keep your washer looking like new e Wipe up detergent bleach or other spills with a soft damp cloth as they occur e Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts etc e f the washer interior needs cleaning put 1 cup 250 mL of chlorine bleach and 2 cups 500 mL of detergent in the washer Run through a complete cycl
20. ns Stain removal rules Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreatment products Before treating any stain find out 1 What kind of stain it is 2 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast check label 3 How old the stain is washing and drying can set some stains e Start with cold or warm water Hot water can set some stains e When bleach is recommended use a bleach that is safe for the fabric Dilute chlorine bleach e Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden corner of the item to see if the color is removed e Put the stained area face down on a paper towel or white cloth Apply the stain remover to the back of the stain This can force the stain off the fabric instead of through it e Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help break down some protein stains so they are easier to remove e Use nonflammable dry cleaning solvents in a well ventilated room 15 LAUNDRY TIPS Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak fresh beverage stains with cold water Wash If stain remains soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar Rinse and rewash Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer Rinse Rub detergent into any re
21. o not have a faucet at your wash site collect water from the faucet closest to your washer NOTE In wash water temperatures colder than 70 F 21 C e Detergents do not dissolve well Soils are difficult to remove e Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling 18 Water hardness Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness To check your water hardness e City water ask your city water company Ask for the mineral content in grains per gallon or parts per million If your water is 9 or more grains per gallon or more than 153 parts per million e Consider installing a water softener e Use more detergent Use a packaged water conditioner Do not use soap LAUNDRY TIPS Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids See Removing stains on page 15 for more information Chiorine bleach e Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one e f your washer does not have a bleach dispenser 1 Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load 2 Dilute measured bleach in 1 quart 1L of water 3 Pour bleach around agitator not directly on load e Follow directions on care labels Do not use chlorine bleach on wool silk spandex acetates or some flame retardant fabrics e Measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse c
22. of Aer eee oan See OTHER FEATURES Using the chlorine bleach dispenser on some models Always measure chlorine bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during wash part of cycle NOTE Do not add all fabric bleach to the dispenser The dispenser can clog Using the extra rinse option on some models Some models offer an extra rinse in all cycles e Before a cycle starts select Extra Rinse ON y gm The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle e f no extra rinse and spin is desired select Extra Rinse OFF NOTE On CLEAN TOUCH models the On indicator appears when an Extra Rinse is selected Extra rinse knob or Extra rinse pad 12 OTHER FEATURES MAGIC CLEAN lint filter on some models The lint filter at the bottom of the washer eae basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating the lint from the water The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part
23. of blanket being washed Two rinses may be necessary If manufacturer recommends machine washing Measure blanket before washing Add mild detergent to washer Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve detergent Stop washer Load blanket evenly around agitator Soak 10 to 15 minutes Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin Start washer Spin 1 to 2 minutes Fill washer for final rinse Stop washer Allow to soak Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin Start washer Allow washer to finish cycle Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement Woollens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTE e Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed e Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly When using chlorine bleach for soaking add detergent to load Avoid overuse of fabric softeners Absorbency will be reduced 1 Rinse immediately Soak in a solution of lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent until you are ready to wash them You may wish to use bleach or a special soaking product when soaking 2 Spin excess water from diapers before washing 3 Wash diapers as you would wash white cottons and linens Elastic picks up oil from the body Oil
24. of the cycle If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer AI MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter interior Manual clean lint filter on some models If your agitator is barrel shaped as illustrated your washer has a manual clean lint filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best filtering results To clean 1 Lift off the agitator barrel 2 Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable 3 Replace the agitator barrel and snap it into place Agitator barrel Manual clean lint filter 13 Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash Removing stains Water usage guide Using laundry aids Washing special care items Solving laundering problems Caring for your washer Saving energy Winterizing your washer This section reviews proper laundering techniques gives you additional washing information and discusses solutions to common laundering problems Before you wash Preparing clothes for washing e Empty pockets and turn them inside out e Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt e Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling e Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior Remove unwashable trim and ornaments e Tie strings and sashes so they will not tang
25. ons and linens Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling e Use 12 minutes of wash time to clean sh Press moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal for washer operation Knits Gentle cycle The Knits Gentle cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal Shorter spins reduce wrinkling R ermanen e Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly Press and moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits Woollens cycle The Woollens cycle features a low agitation speed Select warm wash and warm rinse water when using this cycle 3 r N Permanen e Use this 4 minute cycle for washable mh Presa woollens and lightly soiled knits Woollens Woollens cycle OPERATING YOUR WASHER Auto Soak cycle on some models The Auto Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment e Use warm water when soaking laundry hot water can set stains See page 15 for stain removal information e Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer e After the Auto Soak cycle ends add deter gent and set a new wash cycle Auto soak cycle Manual Soak cycle on some models The Manual Soak cycle feat
26. or extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Always hand wash before machine laundering Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or treat stain with recommended thinner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric Remove stains before ironing Perspiration stains may weaken fabric Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric use one of the following treatments ee Fresh stains Apply ammonia to stain Rinse Launder to remove ammonia odor Old stains Apply white vinegar to stain Rinse Launder to remove vinegar odor Severe scorch cannot be removed Wet stain with 3 hydrogen peroxide Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric Rinse well Wash OR Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry
27. out running Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles or water siphons out 2 If your problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step 1 Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a protected trademark 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 right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replace ment parts in your area contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company O Gearcase assembly covered by your warranty I POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cycle control knob is not pointing Set cycle control knob on correct to a number in the cycle number in the cycle Drain hose is lower than the water level in the washer Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer 25 26 WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company
28. r stitched tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy well 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash more than one small rug at a time If you wash only one rug add bath towels to balance the load A larger rug Snowsuits jackets etc should be distributed around the agitator to balance the load Wash only one or two items at a time Load evenly around the agitator 2 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Two rinses may be necessary 21 LAUNDRY TIPS Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes If you need additional help check the Assistance or Service section of this book Brown yellow e Chlorine staining stains e Iron in water heater or pipes e lron and manganese in water Dye transfer e Improper sorting e Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle Gray whites e Improper sorting dingy colors e Water temperature too low e Not enough detergent e Using soap in very hard water use detergent if you have hard water e Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load e Fabric softener in wash water e Not enough detergent Lint e Improper sorting e Paper or tissue in pockets e Pilling being mistaken for lint e Overloading e Not e
29. r has tripped A time delay fuse has not been used Both hot and cold water faucets are not open Water supply hoses are kinked Cycle control knob is not set or pulled out Open both faucets Straighten hoses Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly Washer does not spin Lid is open Close lid firmly Power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage Check circuit voltage at your home s fuse circuit breaker box Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped A time delay fuse has not been used Washer stops during a cycle Washer pauses briefly at differ ent times in each cycle These pauses are normal Power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Wait a minute to see if washer starts cycle again Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage Check circuit voltage at your home s fuse circuit breaker box Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped A time delay fuse has not been used 24 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Washer fills and drains with
30. r washer Selecting a cycle and time Starting or stopping your washer Using rinse and spin Selecting a load size Using drain and spin Selecting wash rinse temperatures What happens in each cycle Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle time and temperature for your wash load Before starting your washer Add measured detergent Then place a sorted NOTE If your washer has a Consumer Buy load in the washer before starting See page 14 Guide remove it and place it in your Use and for additional Before you wash information Care Guide Starting or stopping your washer Starting your washer 1 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise Stop when the indicator on the hasen on Knits Gentle knob s outer ring points to the number in the neers wash cycle you want The numbers are mo orccanent minutes of wash time i 2 Select a load size and water temperature 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 6 10 for additional information to help you make selections Super Wash a gt Manual Soak Stopping and restarting your washer Pre Wash Auto Soak e To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob e To restart the washer close the lid if neces Sary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Selecting a load size Your washer has a knob or slide Load Size Selector Position the Lo
31. safe for fabric Crayon and candle wax Cream milk or ice cream Deodorants and anti perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric See Warning on page 3 then remove stains using one of the methods below Always hand wash before machine laundering Use pretreatment stain remover Follow label directions Wash in hottest water safe for fabric e Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent Rinse Wash e Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Fresh stains Soak immediately in cool water Wash If stain remains cover area with a paste made of all fabric bleach a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia Wait 15 to 30 minutes Wash Old stains Sponge with white vinegar Rinse Repeat procedure for fresh stains Fat grease or oil Grass or Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes green or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature and bleach vegetables safe for the fabric For colored fabrics check colorfastness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent If stain remains bleac
32. ures high speed agitation and a soak to remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment e When you are finished soaking push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob to SPIN See Using drain and spin on page 9 see Auto Soak above and page 15 for additional soaking information Pre Wash cycle on some models The Pre Wash cycle features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment e Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry hot water can set stains See page 15 for stain removal information e After the Pre Wash cycle ends add deter gent and set a new wash cycle Super Wash cycle on some models super Wash automatically prewashes the laundry and advances into the Regular wash cycle the washer does not need to be reset after the Super Wash cycle Use this cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal For proper cleaning use double the amount of detergent recommended for a regular wash cycle Super Wash NOTE The machine pauses during Super Wash This is normal for washer operation Super wash cycle 8 OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin NOTE If your washer has the Extra Rinse option see page 12 When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you is oe may want an extra rinse and spin Regular 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clockwise
33. ycle e When soaking with chlorine bleach add detergent to soak water NOTE 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 All fabric bleach e Powdered or liquid all fabric bleach may be used on all types of fabrics e Do not use all fabric bleach in the bleach dispenser because it may clog Detergent e Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Follow manufacturer s directions Measure accurately especially when using ultra detergents Package directions are usually based on moderate water hardness 4 6 grains lightly soiled items normal mix loads Use more detergent for hard water cooler wash water full loads heavily soiled items Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents e If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water try a low sudsing detergent Fabric softeners e Use fabric softener dispenser if your machine has one e f your washer does not have a fabric softener dispenser add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse e Always dilute fabric softeners with 2 to 1 cup 125 to 250 mL warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics e Fabri
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