Whirlpool TAWX400RQ2 User Manual

WASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1

WASHER SAFETY............................................ 1

WASHER USE .................................................. 2

WASHER CARE ............................................... 4

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 5

WARRANTY...................................................... 8

Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer Interaction Center at U.S.A., or write:

Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at

www.estateappliances.com.

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

1-800-253-1301

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer Interaction Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

from anywhere in the

Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located under the washer lid.

Dealer name____________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________

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

DANGER

WARNING

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.

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can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

EXPLOSIVE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ 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 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.

discarded,

WASHER USE

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

SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair pants 3 shirts

3 pair jeans 1 coverall

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Mixed Load

2 double sheets or 1 king size sheet(s) 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts

6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels

14 washcloths 1 bath mat

Towels

8 bath towels 8 hand towels

10 washcloths 1 bath mat

Delicates

3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties

2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby’s dress

Delicates

3 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties

2 bras 2 nighties

Starting Your Washer

WARNING

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.

Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. 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. Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Chlorine Bleach.

NOTE:

Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later. To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.

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With Chlorine Bleach Dispenser (on some models)

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach is immediately fed into washer and is diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.

Without Chlorine Bleach Dispenser (on some models) Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best

cleaning and so that bleach can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load.

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.

(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Fabric Softener.

NOTE:

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric softener with warm water. Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not use it every load, or use less of it in each load.

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Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

With Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the 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 dispenser opening.

Without Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some

In the final rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been diluted with

¹⁄₂

to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

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