Whirlpool 3360462 User Manual

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Whirlpool

Use And Care

A Note To You

Understanding Washer Safety

Knowing Your

Washer's Features

Operating Your Washer

Other Features 10

Laundry Tips

If You Need Assistance Or Service

Warranty

ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

A NOTE TO YOU

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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.

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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 21. 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 modei and serial number plate

(see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to

record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and tele phone 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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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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 below. 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.

Agitator

Load size selector

Temperature selector

Cycle control knob

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Bleach dispenser

Basket

Tub

Features not shown:

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filterr

Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)^

^Available on some models

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Operating Your Washer

In This Section

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

Starting or stopping your washer

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

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

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Selecting a cycie and time

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Using rinse and spin

5 Using drain and spin 6 What happens in each cycie

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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 load in the washer before starting. See page 11 for additional “Before you wash” information.

NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide, remove it and place it in your Use and 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 6-9 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.

Selecting a load size

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 11 for additional loading information.

Settings may vary with model

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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.

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

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.

Water temperature tips

• Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Short 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 15 for more information.

Settings may vary with model

Selecting a cycle and time

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

• Pages 7-8: Use the information on these pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time.

• Page 9: Use this page to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle.

Cycles may vary with model

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features a longer spin to shorten drying time.

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

• Use Light, 14-6 minutes of wash time, to

clean loads that are moderately soiled.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool down rinse and shorter spins 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.

Short cycle

The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle and shorter spins for gentle soil removal.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time, to clean lightly to moderately soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

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 12 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.

Regular cycle

Permanent press cycle

Short cycle

Auto soak cycle

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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.

• After the Manual Soak cycle is complete,

push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob to SPIN. See “Using drain and spin” below.

See “Auto Soak" on page 7 for additional soaking information.

Using rinse and spin

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.

Manual soak cycle

Auto

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 until indicator points to SPIN, as

illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

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