Whirlpool 3396314 warranty Common Washer/dryer Problems

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Common	washer/dryer	problems
Before calling for service, check these:
q Is the power cord		firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage?

Have you blown a household fuse or tripped the circuit breaken

Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?

Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?

Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.

Is the washer lid closed?

Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?

NOTE: Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle. These pauses are normal.

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Contents Operating UnderstandingParts YourCall Our Toll-free number 800-4477-6737Thank you for buying a Ropee appliance Please record your model’s informationYour safety is important to us Understanding SafetyOn next Impofwant SAFEI-Y Instructions Understanding your responsibilities Other features not shown Parts and Features of Your Washer/DryerEnd-of-Cycle signal Close the washer lid Select a load size Starting your washerPermanent Press cycle Stopping/restarting your washerSelecting a cycle and time Regular cycleUsing Drain and Spin Using Rinse and SpinRinse What happens in eachCycle WashAdding liquid fabric softener Adding liquid chlorine bleachLoad clothes into the dryer and close the door Operating Your DryerStarting your dryer Stopping/restarting your dryerTumble Dry Cycle Drying GuidelinesCycle Descriptions Automatic Cycles Timed Drying CycleKnits Drying chartCottons and Linens Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and BlendsDelicate Fabrics Fluff Air CycleFWBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE Fabrics Load sizes Laundry TipsBefore you wash or dry SortingSheets, blankets, tabdoths during a Washer loading suggestionsCompact Washers Water hardness Selectlng water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water GuidelinesCare Instructions Washing special-care itemsSTAlN Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain removal guideStain To Remove Scorch Soft drinks StainMeat juice MildewDiapers, baby clothes Elastic Items Drying special-care itemsItems Blankets and woolensDrying INSTRUCTlONS Napped ItemsIackets Tinted, dyed, or noncolorfastCleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning washerEvery load cleaning dryer Cleaning the lint filterInterior As needed cleaning washerAs needed cleaning dryer ExteriorRemoving accumulated lint from tha dryer Remove back panel. See Installation hx&JctionsSonal injury, or product damage Washer Winter storage or moving careNon-use or vacation care Saving energyCommon laundry TroubleshootingProblems washer ProblemProblem Cause Common laundry problems dryerCommon Washer/dryer Problems Page If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Reauestina Assistance or Service wIf you need service If you need FSP Replacement partsFull ONE-YEAR Warranty Automatic Washer/Dryer Warranty

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