Whirlpool 4PLBR8543JQ3 Use & Care Manual

Two speed automatic washers

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TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
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  • Page 1 TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide Table of Contents / ............2 8315981...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ..............3 ................12 PARTS AND FEATURES ............4 ................13 WASHER USE ................5 .................. 14 Understanding Washer Cycles ............5 ..............14 Loading..................5 ..................14 Normal Washer Sounds ...............5 ........14 Starting Your Washer..............6 ..................15 Selecting a Cycle and Time ............7 ............16 Rinse and Spin ................8 .................17...
  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    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”...
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    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. 1. Control panel Other features your washer may have 2. Model and serial number label XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS agitator 3.
  • Page 5: Washer Use

    Loading WASHER USE Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting. Understanding Washer Cycles SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and Heavy Work Clothes timing start.
  • Page 6: Starting Your Washer

    Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small Starting Your Washer items. Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5).
  • Page 7: Selecting A Cycle And Time

    6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the Adding softener to models without a fabric softener type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water dispenser safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions. If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse water.
  • Page 8: Rinse And Spin

    Hand Washables cycle Adding Liquid Fabric Softener This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) minimize wrinkling.
  • Page 9: Vacation, Storage And Moving Care

    Washer stops Vacation, Storage and Moving Care Check the following: Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer.
  • Page 10 Washer makes noise Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking Is the load balanced and the washer level? Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers? Measure detergent and fabric softener.
  • Page 11: Assistance Or Service

    “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If rinse water. you still need help, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer, or a Whirlpool designated service company. Are the hot and cold water hoses reversed? When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Check to be sure the hot and cold water hoses are connected model and serial number of your appliance.
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