Use And Care ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO. 3363573 Home Appliances A Note to You ... Washer Safety ... Parts and Features ... Operating Your Washer ... Starting your washer ... Stopping/restarting your washer ... Selecting a cycle and time ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING –...
Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: • The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book.
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. wWARNING Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
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OPER A T IN G YO UR W A S HE R Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. • Depending on your model, your washer’s Load Size Selector has two, three, or four settings (see illustrations).
Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed. • See page 15 for water temperature guidelines. • Depending on your model, your washer’s Water Temperature Selector has either three or four settings (see illustrations).
OPER A T IN G YO UR W A S HE R Selecting a cycle and time This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob. Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads.
Using rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to Rinse, as illustrated.
OPER A T IN G YO UR W A S HE R Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start.
MAGIC CLEAN The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water passes over the filter, separating the lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information. Preparing clothes for washing • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior.
LAUN D R Y T I P S Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 2 pair pants 3 shirts 3 pair jeans 1 coverall Knits 2 slacks...
Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER SUGGESTED FABRICS TEMPERATURE* • Work clothes 130°F (54°C) • Sturdy whites/colorfast or above pastels • Diapers • WARM Dark/noncolorfast colors 90-110°F • Permanent press items (32-44°C) • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens • Knits/delicate fabrics •...
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LAU N D R Y T I P S Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables. ITEM Blankets (electric or woolen)
Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry.
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REMO V IN G S T A INS TO REMOVE STAIN Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Deodorants Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. and anti- perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo- nia and color safe bleach.
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STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a or tomato prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 22. Common laundry problems PROBLEM CAUSE Brown, yellow •...
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Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer? It must be higher for...
WHIRLPOOL appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …...
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.