Whirlpool 3RLBR8543, 3SLSQ7533, 3RLSQ8533, 3RGSC9455 User Manual

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TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

Use & Care Guide

Table of Contents.................................................................2

8315977A

Models: 3RGSC9455, 3RLBR8543,
3SLSQ7533, 3RLSQ8533

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WASHER SAFETY ...................................................................... 3

PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................ 4

WASHER USE............................................................................. 5

Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................5

Loading.........................................................................................5

Normal Washer Sounds...............................................................5

Starting Your Washer...................................................................6

Selecting a Cycle and Time .........................................................7

Rinse and Spin.............................................................................8

Drain and Spin..............................................................................8

Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................8

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.....................................................8

Self-Cleaning Lint Filter................................................................8

WASHER CARE......................................................................... 8

Cleaning Your Washer .................................................................8

Water Inlet Hoses.........................................................................8

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care............................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................. 9

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..................................................... 11

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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 follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

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, dry-cleaning 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
EXPLOSIVE. 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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic

■

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

discarded,

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 Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.

■

See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

■

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed
below.

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser

4. Agitator

5. Lid

6. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

7. Basket

8. Tub

Control panel

Other features your washer may have

Self cleaning lint filter

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CLEANTOUCH™ control panel
XTRA ROLL ACTION™ PLUS agitator
DURASMOOTH™ white porcelain basket
Extra rinse selector

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On some models

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