Whirlpool 3360461 Before starting your washer, Starting or stopping your washer, This Section

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Operating

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Selecting a cycle

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Starting

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Using

rinse

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Selecting

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Selecting

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Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted load in the washer before starting. See page 14 for additional “Before you wash” information.

NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide, remove it and place it in your Use and Care Guide.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1.Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

2.Select a load size and water temperature.

3.Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 6-l 0 for additional information to help you make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

l To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.

l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces- sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a load size

Your washer has a knob or slide Load Size Selector. Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash.

Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See page 14 for additional loading information.

l If your washer has a knob Load Size Selec- tor, turn selector to the desired load size.

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Contents UseAndCare Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Understanding your responsibilities Important Safety InstructionsKnowing Your Washer’s Features Starting or stopping your washer Before starting your washerSelecting a load size This SectionWater temperature tips Selecting wash-rinse temperaturesSelecting a cycle and time Load size tipsPermanent Press cycle Regular cycleKnits Gentle cycle Woollens cycleManual Soak cycle Auto Soak cyclePre-Wash cycle Super Wash cycleUsing drain and spin Using rinse and spinCycle LJ& SpinWhat happens in each Using the fabric softener dispenser Other FeaturesUsing the extra rinse option Using the chlorine bleach dispenserManual clean lint filter Magic CLEAN* lint filterBefore you wash Laundry TipsLoading Suggestions Removing stainsPrewashing or soaking Stain removal rulesStain To Remove StainStain Water usage guide Water TemperatureWater hardness USE for HOT ColdChlorine bleach Using laundry aidsAll-fabric bleach DetergentWashing special-care items Fiberglass materials Cause Solving laundering problemsProblem Winterizing your washer Caring for your washerSaving energy Problem Possible Cause If You Need Assistance Or ServiceSolution Before calling for assistanceIf you need FSP* replace- ment parts Page Page Automatic Washer Warranty