Whirlpool GSX9885JQ User Manual

THREE SPEED

ELECTRONIC WASHER

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 Sounds ............................................................................5

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

Changing or Cancelling Cycles and Options...............................7

Selecting a Cycle..........................................................................8

Selecting Options.........................................................................9

ACCUWASH™ Temperature Control System.............................9

SMART BLEACH™ Timed Bleach Dispenser ...........................10

Self-Cleaning Lint Filter ..............................................................10

WASHER CARE ...........................................................................10

Cleaning Your Washer ...............................................................10

Water Inlet Hoses .......................................................................10

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care.........................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................14

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 16

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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:

■

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

remove the door or lid.

■

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

discarded,

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 manual or in published user-repair instructions

that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■

See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

4. Liquid fabric softener dispenser

5. XTRA ROLL ACTION™ PLUS agitator

6. Lid

Control panel

7. Detergent dispenser

8. DURASMOOTH™

9. Tu b

white porcelain basket

Additional features

CATALYST® cleaning action
ACCUWASH™ temperature control system

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WASHER USE

Understanding Washer Cycles

When a cycle is selected, the washer lid is closed, and Start is
pushed, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before
agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating
immediately after filling. If CATALYST
the washer spins and sprays detergent solution for a brief period
before filling with water.

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

®

cleaning action is selected,

Loading

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 jean s

Delicates

3 camisole s
1 quilted robe
4 slips

Towels

10 bath towels
10 hand towels

1 coverall
1 overall

6 undergarments

2 sets of sleepwear
1 child’s outfit

14 wash cloths
1 bath mat

NOTES:

■ The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These

pauses are normal for washer operation.

■ Follow the progress of your wash cycle with the Washing

Status indicator lights.

WASH RINSE

1. Spin-Spray
(detergent
mixture)

2. Fill 2. Rinse

3. Wash
selected
time

4. Drain
No agitation*

5. Spin 5. Spin

†

1. Fill

3. Drain
No agitation

4. Spin-Spray
rinse

Mixed Load

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

2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs

Normal 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.

If you select CATALYST
spray noise at the start of the cycle.

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.

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cleaning action, you will hear a spin/

†

When the CATALYST option is
selected, the washer spins and
sprays a detergent solution for a
brief period prior to filling.

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

6. Off

When selecting a cycle or an option

A tone sounds whenever a selection is made. The sound level of
the tones is not adjustable.

■ A single tone sounds whenever a selection is accepted.

■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable selection is made.

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