Whirlpool 3360464 User Manual

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HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN.

Use And Care

A Note to You............................2

Washer Safety...........................3

Parts and Features

Operating Your Washer

Caring for Your Washer

Laundry Tips...........................13

Removing Stains

Troubieshooting

Requesting Assistance or Service

Warranty..................................24

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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

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PART NO. 3360464 Rev. A

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A Note to You

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool* washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of

trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on

page 4 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, 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 Address Dealer Phone

Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us. |

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana tion of the symbol.

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

^WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

^WARNING

• 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. Supervise 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.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

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

• If your hot water has not been used re cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydro gen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HY DROGEN 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 person install, re pair, 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.t

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

• Ground washer properly.^

i^See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Understanding your responsibilities

' Store 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 packages

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 laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia

or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)

in the same wash. Hazardous fumes

can form.

Unplug power supply cord before attempt

ing to service your washer.

Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.

Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all

parts and features before using your washer. NOTES:

• 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.

• Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more infor mation about the features.

Load size selector <

(p. 5)

Fabric softener dispenser

(P- 11)

Agitator

Temperature selector

(P. 5)

Extra Rinse option^

(p. 6)

Cycle control knob

(p. 6)

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Basket

Tub

Available on some models

On your Control Panel O means OFF.

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(bottom of washer basket)

(p. 10)

Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.

Starting Your Washer

1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of

clothes in the washer.

• Sort and load clothes as described on

page 13.

• If desired, you may also add color-safe

all-fabric bleach.

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

measured fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser as described on page 11.

3. Ciose the washer lid.

4. Seiect a Load Size.

Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting

that corresponds with the size of the wash

load and the type of fabric being washed.

• 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.

• See pages 13 and 14 for loading tips.

5. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature with the type of

fabric and soils being washed. See

page 15 for water temperature guidelines.

• Your washer has one of the Water

Temperature Selectors shown: rotary

knob or push button.

Fabric softener dispenser

Knob Selector

:ir\

Knob Selector

Knob Selector with

“Reset”

Push Button Selector

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your washer has an Extra Rinse Selector, you can set it to On to add an additional rinse to the end of the wash cycle.

• Use the extra rinse option when using extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle or any of the following cycles: Regular, Permanent Press, Knits Gentle, or Woollens.

• Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse On. The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle.

• If you do not want an extra rinse and spin, select Extra Rinse Off.

7. Push in and turn the Cycle Control

Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica

tor on the outer ring points to the

number in the wash cycle you want.

• The numbers are minutes of wash time.

• The cycles are described on pages 7-9.

8. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start

washer.

9. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after

the washer starts agitating. See

page 11.

Knob Selector

Stopping/restarting your washer

• To stop the washer at any time, push in

the Cycle Control Knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if

necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a cycle and time

Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for

different types of fabrics and soil levels.

• The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

• Refer to page 10 to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

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, 10 to 14 minutes of wash time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled.

• Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.

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 permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the

wash cycle. This is normal for washer operation.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Regular cycle

Permanent Press

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Permanent Press cycle

Knits Gentle cycle

The Knits Gentle cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly soiled.

Woollens cycle

(on some models)

The Woollens cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal.

Select warm wash and warm rinse water when using this cycie.

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

Knits Gentle cycle

Woollens cycle

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