Whirlpool W10343071C, W10376238C - SP, WGT3300XQ, WET3300XQ warranty To on when using fabric softener

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TROUBLESHOOTING – WASHER cont.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.

In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help – In Canada www.whirlpool.ca.

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Washer not performing as expected (cont.)

Not cleaning or

Using too much detergent.

The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from

removing stains (cont.)

 

operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow

 

 

manufacturer’s directions based on load size and soil level.

 

Not using correct cycle for fabric type.

Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash

 

 

temperature to improve cleaning.

 

 

Use Heavy cycle for tough cleaning.

 

Not using dispensers.

Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener

 

 

staining.

 

 

 

 

 

Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Set FABRIC SOFTENER

 

 

to ON when using fabric softener.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not add products directly to load.

 

Not washing like colors together.

Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle

 

 

is complete to avoid dye transfer.

 

 

 

Incorrect dispenser

Clogged dispenser.

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser. Use only

operation

 

fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.

 

 

 

Fabric damage

Sharp items were in pockets during

Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before

 

wash cycle.

washing to avoid snags and tears.

 

 

 

 

Strings and straps could have tangled.

Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.

 

 

 

 

Items may have been damaged before

Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.

 

washing.

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric damage can occur if load is

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.

 

tightly packed.

Load with dry items only.

 

 

 

 

 

Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.

 

 

 

 

 

Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started.

 

 

 

 

Liquid chlorine bleach may have been

Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up

 

added incorrectly.

bleach spills.

 

 

Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than

 

 

recommended by manufacturer.

 

 

Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when

 

 

loading and unloading washer.

 

 

 

 

Garment care instructions may not

Always read and follow garment manufacturer’s care label

 

have been followed.

instructions.

Odors

Monthly maintenance not done as

See “Washer Care” in “Washer/Dryer Maintenance.”

 

recommended.

 

 

Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using too much detergent.

Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer’s

 

 

directions.

 

 

See “Washer Care” section.

 

 

 

Single-dose laundry

Adding laundry packet incorrectly.

Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before

packet not dissolving

 

adding clothes. Do not add packet to dispenser. Follow the

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

 

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER Safety Page Accessories Using Less Water and EnergyPart Number Accessory Good airflow Check Your Vent System for Good AirflowControl Panel and Features WasherDryer Washer Cycle Guide Items to wash Cycle Wash Times Wash/SpinCycle Details Dryer Cycle Guide Automatic DRY Cycles Dryer Cycle Guide Timed DryingAvailable Items to dry Cycle Options Cycle Details Using Your Washer Sort and prepare your laundry Add laundry productsHelpful Tips Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser Load laundry into washerAdd fabric softener to dispenser on some models Select cycleSelect Load Size Select Fabric Softener On or Off Select Temperature Pull out Cycle knob to begin washClean the lint screen Using Your DryerLoad the dryer Automatic DRY CyclesSelect End of Cycle signal optional Additional FeaturesUsing the Drying Rack Press Push to Start to begin cycleCleaning Your Top Loading Washer WASHER/DRYER MaintenanceWater Inlet Hoses Washer CareCleaning the Dryer Interior Cleaning the WASHER/DRYER LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Removing Accumulated LintVACATION, STORAGE, and Moving Care Changing the Drum Light on some modelsCanada U.S.ANoises Troubleshooting WasherWater Leaks Washer not performing as expectedU.S.A Canada Troubleshooting WasherLoad garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall To on when using fabric softener Troubleshooting Dryer Troubleshooting Dryer This limited warranty does not cover Whirlpool Corporation Laundry WarrantySécurité DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE Sécurité DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE Page Accessoires Numéro de Accessoire PièceRéduction DE LA Consommation ’EAU ET D’ÉNERGIE Circulation d’air adéquate Tableau DE Commande ET Caractéristiques LaveuseSécheuse Articles Vitesse Durées Guide DE Programmes DE LA LaveuseLaver ’essorage Détails du programmeGuide DE Programmes DE LA Sécheuse Séchage Minuté Guide DE Programmes DE LA Sécheuse Programmes AutomatiquesTrier et préparer le linge Utilisation DE LA LaveuseAjouter les produits de buanderie Conseils utilesCharger les vêtements dans la laveuse Ajouter l’agent de blanchiment liquide dans le distributeurSélectionner le programme Sélectionner la Température Nettoyer le filtre à charpie Charger la sécheuse Utilisation DE LA SécheuseProgrammes DE Automatic DRY Séchage automatique Caractéristiques Supplémentaires Utilisation DE LA Grille DE SéchageUtilisation de la grille de séchage Tuyaux D’ARRIVÉE D’EAU Entretien DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSEEntretien DE LA Laveuse Nettoyage de la laveuse à chargement par le dessusNettoyage DE L’INTÉRIEUR DE LA Sécheuse Nettoyer L’EMPLACEMENT DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSERetirer LA Charpie Accumulée Nettoyer LE Filtre À CharpieDU Tambour sur certain modèles Changement DE LA LampeEntretien en cas de non-utilisation ou d’entreposage Précautions à prendre avant un déménagementAux États-Unis RÉINSTALLATION/RÉUTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSEAu Canada Hivérisation de la laveuse/sécheuseVibrations ou déséquilibre Dépannage LaveuseBruits Fuites d’eauAux États-Unis Au Canada Fuites d’eau suiteLa laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu La laveuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite Charge non rincée Remplir les distributeurs avant de démarrer un programme Voir Entretien de la laveuse dans la section Entretien La sécheuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu Dépannage SécheuseLa sécheuse ne fonctionne pas comme prévu suite Dépannage Sécheuse suiteLa présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Garantie LimitéeOur consultants provide assistance with If you need replacement parts or to order accessoriesNos consultants fournissent ’assistance pour Pour plus d’assistance