Whirlpool GSQ9611KT0, GSQ9612, LSQ9600JQ1, LSQ9600JT1, LSQ9610JT1 Use & Care Manual

Appliances

TWOANDTHREESPEED

AUTOMATICWASHERS

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301

In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-8777

or visitour website at

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care ............................................ 8

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

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

In the U.S.A. ............................................................................... 11

In Canada ................................................. :!................................ 11

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 12

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

precautions, includingthe 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 sucha 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 isflammable, do not

smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• 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 intothe washer ifthe 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 skillsto
carry out.

• See Installation Instructionsfor grounding requirements.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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PARTSANDFEATURES

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. XTRA ROLL ACTION TM PLUS agitator

5. Lid

6. Liquid bleach dispenser

7. DURASMOOTH TM white pomelain basket

8. Tub
Other features your washer may have

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