Whirlpool 3950306 Operating Your Washer, Starting your washer, Close the washer lid, On next

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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.

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Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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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.

Starting your washer

1.Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer.

Sort and load clothes as described on pages 12 and 13.

If desired, you may also add color safe bleach.

2.(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach to

the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. See page 10.

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

3.Close the washer lid.

Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

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Contents UseAndCare Our Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll-free Your safety is important to us Washer SafetySelector Parts and FeaturesStarting your washer Operating Your WasherClose the washer lid On nextOperating Your Washer Stopping/restarting your washerNormal cycle Selecting a cycle and timeDelicates cycle Permanent Press cycleUnderstanding normal washer sounds Understanding what happens in each cycle Self-cleaning lint filterWash RinseAdding liquid fabric softener Adding liquid chlorine bleachCaring for Your Washer Cleaning your washerWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation carePreparing clothes for washing Laundry TipsSorting LoadingExtra Large Capacity Washers Saving energyLoading suggestions Checking hot water temperature Selecting water temperaturesWater guidelines Water hardnessCare Instructions Washing special-care itemsStain removal rules Removing StainsStain removal guide Stain To RemoveAnti DeodorantsPerspirants Or oilTomato Ketchup orProducts LipstickProblem Cause TroubleshootingCommon laundry problems Common washer problems If you need service* … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need FSP replacement parts … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …Page Page Warranty Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARLimited FIVE-YEAR Limited TEN-YEAR