Estate 3956873A User Manual
WASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS
Table of Contents
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1
WASHER SAFETY............................................ 1
WASHER USE .................................................. 2
WASHER CARE ............................................... 4
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 5
WARRANTY...................................................... 8
Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
Interaction Center at
U.S.A., or write:
Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at
www.estateappliances.com.
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
1-800-253-1301
Whirlpool Corporation
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
from anywhere in the
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 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” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
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.
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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:
■ Read all instructions before using the washer.
■ Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■ Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot
water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
EXPLOSIVE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used
near children.
■ Before the washer is removed from service or
remove the door or lid.
■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is
moving.
■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
■ See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.
discarded,
WASHER USE
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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
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
1 coverall
1 overall
Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Mixed Load
2 double sheets or
1 king size sheet(s)
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
10 washcloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
Delicates
3 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
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Starting Your Washer
WARNING
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.
1.
Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Drop a sorted load of
clothes loosely into your washer.
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Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. Items should move easily through the wash
water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
2.
(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Chlorine Bleach.
NOTE:
Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe 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. Never use more than the
manufacturer’s recommended amount for a full load. Use less
with a smaller load size.
Style 1:
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Style 2:
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With Chlorine Bleach Dispenser (on some models)
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser. Pour
measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser. Bleach is immediately fed into washer
and is diluted automatically during the wash part of the
cycle.
Without Chlorine Bleach Dispenser (on some models)
Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
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.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
3.
(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Fabric 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 use less of it in each
load.
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Style 2:
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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.
With Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some
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.
Without Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some
In the final rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been
diluted with
¹⁄₂
to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
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