Whirlpool 3363834 User Manual
Appliances
Use And Care
A Note to You
Washer Safety
Parts and Features
Operating Your
Washer...........................5
Caring for Your
Washer.........................12
Laundry Tips
Removing Stains
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance
or Service
Warranty
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PART NO. 3363834
TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
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
__
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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 fire, electrical shock, burns, and
personal injury.
AWARNING
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 vapours
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
recently (usually two 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
minutes. 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.+
• Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
and drain.t
• Ground washer properly.^
t 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
Extra Rinse optiont
(p. 6)
Cycle control knob
(pp. 6-7 )
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. See page 13.
• If desired, you may also add colour safe
bleach.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Add measured
fabric softener to the fabric softener
dispenser. See page 11.
3. Ciose the washer lid.
4. Turn the Load Size Seiector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of your wash ioad and the type of
fabric being washed.
• See pages 13 and 14 for loading tips.
• 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.
Fabric softener
dispenser
Knob Selector
OR
Large
5. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabric and soils being washed.
• Your washer has one of the Water
Temperature Selectors shown; rotary
knob or push-button.
• The top temperature is wash water;
bottom temperature is rinse water.
• See page 15 for water temperature tips.
Knob Selector with
“Reset”
Knob Selector
OR
Push-button Selector
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) On models with the
Extra Rinse Option, set the selector to
On to add an additional rinse and spin
to the end of the wash cycle.
• Use the Extra Rinse Option when
adding extra detergent for the Super
Wash cycle or for the Regular and
Permanent Press cycles.
7. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it
ciockwise to the wash cycle you want.
Knob Selector
8. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
9. (OPTIONAL STEP) Add measured
liquid chlorine bleach to the wash
water. See page 11.
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
The Cycle Control Knob shown below may
vary from the Cycle Control Knob on your
washer. The Knob shown illustrates the
different features of all washer models
covered by this book. Your model may not
include all of the cycles shown. Each cycle
is designed for different types of fabrics and
soil levels.
• An Extra Rinse Option is available (on some
models) in the Regular and Permanent
Press cycles. See page 6.
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten
drying time.
• Use 10 to 14 minutes (NORMAL) to clean
cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately
to heavily soiled.
• Use 6 minutes (LIGHT) 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
febrics that are moderately soiled.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Cycles may vary with model
Regular cycle
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the
wash cycle. This is normal for washer
operation.
Knits Gentle feature
The Knits Gentle feature has 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.
Permanent Press cycle
Knits Gentle feature
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