Whirlpool 3406876 manual StartingYour Washer, Water Temp Use For Hot, Warm, Cold

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StartingYour Washer

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.

WARNING

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.

1.Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle.

Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small 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 4).

2.Close the washer lid.

3.Turn the WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed.

Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care. See "Loading."

You may change the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

4.Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

Water Temp

Use For

 

 

Hot

Whites and pastels

111°F (44°C)

Heavy and greasy soils

or above

 

 

 

Warm

Bright colors

90°-110°F

Moderate to light soils

(32°-43°C)

 

 

 

Cold

Colors that bleed or fade

70°-90°F

Light soils

(21°-32°C)

 

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF (21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).

5.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.”

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer

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.

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Contents Use & Care Guide 3406876Table of Contents WASHER/DRYER Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantImportant Safety Instructions Control panel Parts and FeaturesOther features Checking Your Vent Washer USE Understanding Washer CyclesLoading Normal Washer SoundsStartingYour Washer Water Temp Use For HotWarm ColdSelecting aCycle and Time Rinse and SpinDrain and Spin Adding Liquid Chlorine BleachDryer USE StartingYour DryerStopping and Restarting To stop your dryerDrying,Cycle and Temperature Tips Cycle DescriptionsEnd of Cycle Signal Cleaning YourWasherCleaning the Lint Screen WaterInlet HosesVacation, Storage,and MovingCare Cleaningthe Dryer InteriorRemoving Accumulated Lint Troubleshooting Washer Residue or lint on load Did you sort properly? Did you overload the washer?Did you unload the washer promptly? Load is tangled or twisted Did you overload the washer?Troubleshooting Dryer Assistance or Service If you need replacement partsTo locate FSP replacement parts in your area For further assistanceWhirlpool Corporation will not pay for 3406876