Whirlpool 3360461 User Manual

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Use And Care

A Note To You

Understanding

Washer Safety

Knowing Your

Washer's Features

Operating Your

Washer

Other Features

Laundry Tips
If You Need

Assistance Or

Service

Warranty

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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

A NOTE TO YOU

ANoteToYsu

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.

^WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical
shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to your personal
property.

ACAUTION

Help when you need it.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see
“If You Need Assistance Or Service” 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

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name.
Dealer Phone

UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AWARNING

• Read all instructions before using your
washer.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl on or inside your washer. Super
vise children closely when your washer is
used near them.

• Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.

• After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the
following:

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• If 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 ...

• Have only a qualified repairman install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.

• Maintain washer properly.

• Protect washer from the weather and

keep it where the temperature will not fall

below freezing.

• Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.*

• Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*

• Ground washer properly.*

*See the Installation Instructions.

Understanding your responsibilities

• Store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet if possible).

• Read and follow instructions on pack
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.

• 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust re
mover) in the same wash. Hazardous

fumes can form.

Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer.

Do not machine wash fiberglass materi
als. Small particles can stick to the
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.

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

Fabric softener
dispenserr

Agitator

Cycle control

knob

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Bleach dispenser^

Basket

Tub

Other features not shown:

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filtert
Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)^
Extra rinse optiont

fAvailable on some models

OPERATING YOUR WASHCR

Operating Your Washer

In This Section „

Before starting your washer.............................5

Starting or stopping your washer

Seiecting a ioad size..........................................5

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

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.

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Selecting a cycle and time

Using rinse and spin ......................................9

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Using drain and spin
What happens in each cycle

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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

knob’s outer ring points to the number in the

wash cycle you want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time.

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.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the

Cycle Control Knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Knits Gentle
k Woollens

Permanerli

Press

^ Manual Soak
Auto Soak

Selecting a load size

Your washer has a knob or slide Load Size
Selector. Position the Load 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.

• If your washer has a knob Load Size Selec

tor, turn selector to the desired load size.

Imall Lare

Ex Large

/Ri

Settings may vary with modei

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

• If your machine has a slide Load Size Selec
tor, you may set the load size anywhere on or

between the small and ex large settings.

To change the load size setting after the washer

has started to fill, move the Selector to the
desired new setting.

NOTE: If your washer has RESET on the Load
Size Selector, change the load size selection by

first moving the Selector to RESET, then to the

new load size.

Load size tips

• 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.

• Use a large load size setting for best results

with permanent press clothes.

• Reduce wash time when using a small load

size setting. Loads with only a few small items
need less wash time.

Slide selector with "Reset"

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 water and the bottom temperature is the

rinse water.

Knob selector

Water temperature tips

• Use warm wash water with the Permanent

Press, Knits Gentle and Woollens cycles.

• Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

• For heavily soiled permanent press or knit

clothes, prewash or presoak before washing in
warm water.

See the “Water usage guide” on page 18 for
more information.

Wash Temperature

Hot ' Warrit ' Warm ' Cotd

Waim , Com , Wami , CoM

Push button selector

Selecting a cycle and time

You will find information you need to help you
make correct cycle selections in this section.

• Pages 7-9: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash
cycle and time.

• Page 10; Use this page to help you under

stand what happens during a wash cycle.

Warm , Cold

CLEAN TOUCH selector­an indicator appears
above the water
temperatures seiected

Permanent

Press

^ Manual Soak
Auto Soak

Cycles may vary with model

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten drying
time.

• Use Normal, 30-22 minutes of wash time, to
clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen
fabrics and heavily soiled loads.

• Use Light, 14 minutes of wash time, to clean
moderately soiled cottons and linens.

• Use Short, 6 minutes of wash time, to clean
lightly soiled cottons 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.

• Use 12 minutes of wash time to clean
moderately soiled permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics.

NOTE; The washer pauses briefly during the
wash cycle. This is normal for washer
operation.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Regular cycle

Knits Gentle cycle

The Knits Gentle cycle features a reduced

agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Shorter
spins reduce wrinkling.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time, to clean lightly
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.

• Use this 4 minute cycle for washable
woollens and lightly soiled knits.

Permanent press cycle

Knits gentle cycle

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.

• Use warm water when soaking laundry (hot
water can set stains). See page 15 for stain

removal information.

• Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.

• After the Auto Soak cycle ends, add deter

gent and set a new wash cycle.

Manual Soak cycle

(on some models)

The Manual Soak cycle features high speed
agitation and a soak to remove heavy soils
and stains that need pretreatment.

• 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.

Auto soak cycle

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.

• Use warm water for prewashing stained

laundry (hot water can set stains). See

page 15 for stain removal information.

• 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.

NOTE: The machine pauses during Super
Wash. This is normal for washer operation.

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Manual soak cycle

Pre-wash cycle

Super wash cycle

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

may want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain,

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
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Permaneni

Press

Permanent

Press

Spinfl

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

What happens in each cycle

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a Permanent Press cycles
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

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Fill to selected load size

Wash selected time

Partial drain-No agitation

Fill to selected load size

Brief agitation

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Fill to selected load size

Wash selected time

Drain-No agitation

Spin

Fill

Rinse

Drain-No agitation

Spin-Spray rinse

Spin

Drain-No agitation

5ft

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Rinse

Drain-No agitation

Spin-Spray rinse

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Other Features

In This Section

Using the fabric softener dispenser

Using the chlorine bleach dispenser....

Using the extra rinse option

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12 Manual clean lint filter

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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.

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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.

• Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse ON.

The washer automatically adds an extra
rinse and spin to the cycle.

• If 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

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MAGIC CLEAN^ lint filter

(on some models)

The lint filter at the bottom of the washer

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 of the cycle.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any

lint collected in the tub or strainer.

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.

OTHER FEATURES

MAGIC CLEAN Basket
lint filter interior

Agitator barrel

Manual clean
lint filter

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LAUNDRY TIPS

Laundry Tips

In This Section

Before you wash
Removing stains

Water usage guide...........................

Using iaundry aids
Washing speciai-care items

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Soiving laundering problems

Caring for your washer...................

Saving energy..................................

Winterizing your washer

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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

• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

• Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.

• Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.

• 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.

• Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.

• Mend tears, loose hems and seams.

• Treat spots and stains. (See page 15 for

pretreatment and stain removal information.)

• Stained or wet garments should be washed

promptly for best results.

Sorting

• Separate dark from light colors, colorfast
from noncolorfast.

• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).

• 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.

Loading

• 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 items (towels,
jeans).

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Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest water level setting.
LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes Permanent Press Mixed Load

2 pair pants
3 shirts 1 tablecloth
3 pair jeans

1 coverall

Knits

2 slacks
2 blouses
4 shirts
4 tops
2 dresses

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans

1 coverall
1 overall

Knits

3 slacks
3 blouses
6 shirts
4 tops
4 dresses

1 double sheet
1 dress

1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases

Permanent Press Mixed Load

2 double or 1 king 3 double sheets

size sheet 4 pillowcases

1 tablecloth

1 dress 6 pair shorts 1 bathmat
1 blouse 2 shirts
2 slacks 2 blouses
3 shirts 8 handkerchiefs
2 pillowcases

2 double or

1 king size sheet
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs

8 T-shirts

LAUNDRY TIPS

Towels

8 bath towels
8 hand towels
10 wash cloths
1 bathmat

Oelicates

2 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties

Towels

10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths

Delicates

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
resuits. 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 stains.

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).

• Start with cold or warm water. Hot water can
set some stains.

• When bleach is recommended, use a bleach
that is safe for the fabric. Dilute chlorine
bleach.

• Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden corner of the item to see if the color is
removed.

• 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.

• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they are
easier to remove.

• Use nonflammable dry cleaning solvents in a
well-ventilated room.

1.5

LAUNDRY TIPS

Stain removal guide

STAIN
Alcoholic

beverage

Blood

Catsup or
tomato
products

Chewing
gum

Chocolate or
coffee

Crayon and
candle wax

Cream, milk
or ice cream

Deodorants
and anti­perspirants

Fat, grease
or oil

Fruit stains Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover

Grass or
green
vegetables

TO REMOVE

These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh
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.

Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes
or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain
remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly. Wash.

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a
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.

Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a non
flammable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a
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, appiy 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 safe for fabric.

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.

• Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with a
nonflammable dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.

• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash using
hottest water safe for fabric.

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.

Soak in warm or coid water with an enzyme presoak for at ieast 30 minutes,
or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach
safe for the fabric. For coiored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying
alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent. If
stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

LAUNDRY TIPS

STAIN
Ink or

ballpoint
pen ink

Iron or rust

Lipstick

Meat juice,

egg

Mildew

Mustard Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflammable

Paint

Perspiration

Scorch

Soft drinks

TO REMOVE

Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu
ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain
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.

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.

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 for extended periods of time. To prevent mildew, promptly dry
laundry after washing.

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:

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. Wash.
Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may set

stain.

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ПГГПТ:

Water usage guide

Water temperature

WASH
HOT

130“F (54°C)
or above

WARM COLD • Light and moderate soils
90°-110°F • Park or noncolorfast

(32°-44°C) colors

RINSE USE FOR
COLD • Heavy soils

• Work clothes

• Sturdy whites and
colorfast pastels

• Diapers

• Moderately soiled perma

nent press

• Nylons, polyesters,

acrylics, silks, woollens

• Knits and delicate fabrics

• Prewash, soak

COMMENTS

Gives best cleaning for heavy
soils.

' Removes oils, perspiration, greasy

soils and stains.

’ Prevents graying and yellowing.

• Safe for most fabric finishes.

• Less fading and dye bleeding.

• Reduces wrinkling.

COLD COLD • Very lightly soiled items
70°-90°F • Normal soiled items if

(2l°-32°C) extra detergent is added

• Extra sensitive colors
(noncolorfast)

• Rinsing, for all fabrics

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 do 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 (2ГС):

• Detergents do not dissolve well.

• Soils are difficult to remove.

• Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and
may have increased pilling.

• Saves hot water.

• Less effective cleaning than hot or
warm water.

• Use longest wash time in cycle
selected.

• Use liquid detergent, or dissolve
powdered detergent in warm water
before adding to cold wash water.

• Pretreat spots, stains and heavy or
greasy soils.

Water hardness

Many poor washing results can be traced to

wash water hardness. To check your water

hardness:

• 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:

• Consider installing a water softener.

• Use more detergent.

• Use a packaged water conditioner.

• Do not use soap.

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Using laundry aids

Follow package instructions when using laundry

aids. (See “Removing stains” on page 15, for

more information.)

Chlorine bleach

• Use bleach dispenser if your machine has
one.

• If 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.

• Follow directions on care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics.

• 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 cycle.

• 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.

LAUNDRY TIPS

• 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

• Use fabric softener dispenser if your machine
has one.

• If your washer does not have a fabric
softener dispenser, add diluted fabric
softener only in the final rinse.

• Always dilute fabric softeners with V2 to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric
softener can stain fabrics.

• Fabric 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.

• Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
not use it every time.

ÂWARNING

All-fabric bleach

• Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.

• Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.

Detergent

• 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.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.

• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.

• 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

Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.

Keep stain removal products out of the

reach of children ... preferably in a locked
cabinet.

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LAUKDRY 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.

Blankets, electric and
woollen

Curtains, drapes,
slipcovers

Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time
according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be
necessary.
If manufacturer recommends machine washing;

1. Measure blanket before washing.

2. Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve
detergent.

3. Stop washer. Load blanket evenly around agitator. Soak 10 to

15 minutes.

4. Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Spin 1 to
2 minutes.

5. Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow to soak.

6. Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Allow
washer to finish cycle.

7. 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:

• Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or

machine washed.

• Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

Diapers

Elastic, spandex Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash

Flame-retardant
clothing

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.

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.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Fiberglass

materials
Knits

Pillows, stuffed

toys

Plastic, rubber
items

Quilts, bedspreads

Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles
could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation.

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
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.

Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
in a mesh bag.

Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
stitched; tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.

Scatter rugs

Snowsuits, jackets,
etc.

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
should be distributed around the agitator to balance the load.

1. 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.

3. Two rinses may be necessary.

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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.

PROBLEM

Brown, yellow
stains

Dye transfer

Gray whites,
dingy coiors

Greasy iooking

spots

Lint

Load too wet

after spin
Shrinking

Snags, rips, holes

Stiff, rough fabrics
(usualiy cottons)

Twisting, tangiing

CAUSE

• Chlorine staining

• Iron in water heater or pipes

• Iron and manganese in water

• Improper sorting

• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

• Improper sorting

• Water temperature too low

• Not enough detergent

• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)

• Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load

• Fabric softener in wash water

• Not enough detergent

• Improper sorting

• Paper or tissue in pockets

• Pilling being mistaken for lint

• Overloading

• Not enough detergent

• Clogged lint filter (models with manual clean lint filter)

• Cold rinses

• Lid is opened before spinning is completed

• Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing-laundering

returns fabric to original size)

• Care label directions not followed

• Items damaged before washing

• Misuse of chlorine bleach

• Sharp articles not removed from pockets

• Overloading

• Fasteners not fastened

• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)

• Not enough detergent

• Line drying

• Overloading

• Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)

Wrinkiing

Yeliow areas
(from body oiis)

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• Overloading

• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle

• Improper rinse temperature

• Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)

• Water temperature too low

• Not enough detergent

Caring for your washer

To keep your washer looking like new:

• Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with
a soft, damp cloth as they occur.

• Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on

or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts,
nuts, etc.

• If 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 cycle using hot water.

• When removing hard water deposits, use

only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.

• 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.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Saving energy

• Use hot water only when washing heavy,
greasy soils or whites.

• Use cold rinses.

• Wash full loads.

• Use lower water levels when washing small

loads.

Winterizing your washer

Install and store your washer where it will not
freeze. Because some water stays in the
washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer
is stored or moved during freezing weather,
winterize it.

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
antifreeze and water.

• Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent;
pretreat stains or heavy soils; do not over
load; use the cycles and wash times recom
mended for the fabric and soil; sort properly.

• Use your washer during off-peak hours­usually early morning and late evening. (Ask
your power company.)

To use the washer again ...

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Run the washer through a complete cycle
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean

out antifreeze.

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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If You Need Assistance

Or Service

This section is designed to heip you save the cost of a service caii. Part 1 of this section outiines
possibie probiems, their causes, and actions you can take to soive each probiem. 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 little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind.
Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It 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.

PROBLEM

Washer will
not fill

Washer does

not spin

Washer stops
during a cycle

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Power cord is not plugged into a

live circuit with proper voltage.
Household fuse has blown or

circuit breaker 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.

Lid is open.
Power cord is not plugged into a

live circuit with proper voltage.

Household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker has tripped. A

time-delay fuse has not been

used.

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.
Household fuse has blown or

circuit breaker has tripped. A

time-delay fuse has not been
used.

SOLUTION

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.

Open both faucets.
Straighten hoses.

Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly.

Close lid firmly.

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.

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.

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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

PROBLEM

Washer fills and
drains without

running

Washer drains
during wash and

rinse cycles, or
water siphons out

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Cycle control knob is not pointing
to a number in the cycle.

Drain hose is lower than the

water level in the washer.

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.

SOLUTION

Set cycle control knob on correct
number in the cycle.

Adjust drain hose so that it is higher
than the water level in the washer.

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NOTES

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27

WHIRLPOOL*

Automatic Washer Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

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.

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpool service company.

FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defec
tive in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown
in the “Assistance or Service” section of this book.

FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust.
FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack, or fail to contain

water, due to defective materials or workmanship.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN
TIAL DAMAGES.

Outside the United States a different warranty may appiy. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpooi distributor or military exchange.

PART NO. 3360461

* Trademark/Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation, U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.