Whirlpool W10026592A User Manual
3950314A
One Speed
Automatic Washer
A Note to You ................................2
Washer Safety...............................3
Parts and Features.......................4
Using Your Washer.......................5
Starting your washer..................5
Loading.......................................6
Selecting a cycle, time
and temperature.........................7
Adding liquid chlorine bleach .....8
Adding liquid fabric softener.......8
Rinse/drain and spin ..................8
Self-cleaning lint filter.................9
Understanding normal
washer sounds...........................9
Understanding what
happens in each cycle..............10
Caring For Your Washer ............11
Troubleshooting.........................12
Assistance or Service................15
Warranty......................................20
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A NOTE TO YOU
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Thank you for buying a ROPER®appliance.
Your ROPER appliance gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that
you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete model
number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number label/plate
(see the diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).
Please also record the purchase date of your
appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and
telephone number.
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Purchase Date ______________________________
Dealer Name ________________________________
Dealer Address ______________________________
Dealer Phone ________________________________
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free.
1-800-447-6737
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WASHER SAFETY
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, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning sol-
vents, 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.
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 discarded, remove the lid.
• Do not reach into the washer if the 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.
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
wDANGER
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, 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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PARTS AND FEATURES
HEAVY DUTY SUPER CAPACITY
5 CYCLE
PULL START PUSH STOP
SMALL
MEDIUM
SUPER
WATER LEVEL
NORMAL
REGULAR
12
LIGHT
6
HEAVY
14
COLD
WARM
HOT
5 CYCLE
PERMANENT PRESS
8
WARM
10
REGULAR
HOT
6 LIGHT
COLD
PAUSE
SPIN
RINSE
SPIN
RINSE
OFF
OFF
Cycle control knob
(includes temperature
selections)
(pp. 5-8)
Model and serial
number label
(under lid)
Basket
Tub
Water level
selector
(p. 5)
Agitator
Self-cleaning
lint filter
(bottom of
washer basket)
(p. 9)
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STARTING YOUR WASHER
USING YOUR WASHER
1. Measure detergent and pour it into the
washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid
color-safe bleach.
2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into
your washer.
•
Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
•
Mix large and small items. See the “Loading”
section.
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Turn the Water Level selector to the correct
setting for your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
•
Choose a water level that allows the load to
move freely. See “Loading” later in this section.
•
Change the setting after the water has started
filling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
continued on next page
5. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it
clockwise to the
desired wash cycle.
See “Selecting a
cycle, time and temperature” later in this
section.
6. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the
washer.
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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.
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.
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USING YOUR WASHER
STARTING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured
liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts
agitating. See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach”
later in this section.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured
liquid fabric softener to the rinse water. See
“Adding Liquid Fabric Softener” later in this
section.
NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control knob. To restart the washer, close the
lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size selector to the highest water level setting.
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
Knits
2 slacks
2 blouses
4 shirts
4 tops
2 dresses
Permanent
Press
1 double sheet
1 tablecloth
1 dress
1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
Mixed Load
2 double or
1 king size sheet(s)
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
10 wash cloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
2 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
LOADING
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 wash cloths
1 bath mat
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
1 coverall
1 overall
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS
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