Whirlpool 4PLSQ8000JQ Owner's Manual

EASY-TO-USE

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

Use & Care Guide

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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, Time, and Temperature .................................7

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

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

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You 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:

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Read all instructions before using the washer.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

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Before the washer is removed from service or

discarded,

remove the door or lid.

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Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator

is moving.

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Do not install or store the washer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

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Do not tamper with controls.

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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.

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See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Control panel Model and serial number label Liquid fabric softener dispenser XTRA ROLL ACTION agitator

Control panel

Lid Liquid bleach dispenser Basket Tub

WASHER USE

Understanding Washer Cycles

When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down.

During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until it points to an Off area and the cycle ends.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

WASH RINSE

1. Fill 1. Fill

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest setting.

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans

Delicates

3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 6 undergarments

Tow el s

10 bath towels 10 hand towels

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts

1 coverall 1 overall

2 sets of sleepwear 1 child’s outfit

14 wash cloths 1 bath mat

2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs

2. Wash selected time

3. Drain No agitation

4. Spin 4. Spin-Spray

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The Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle partially drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

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2. Rinse

3. Drain No agitation

rinse

5. Spin

6. Off

Normal Washer Sounds

Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal.

During washing

When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.

During drain

If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

Starting Your Washer

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of

oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powder or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for the Super Wash/Heavy cycle.

Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

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Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items.

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Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

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To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5).

2. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

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Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.

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Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.

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To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.

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Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.

3. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening.

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Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes.

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Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

4. Close the washer lid.

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