Starting your washer | Whirlpool 3396314 specification

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.

Starting your washer

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

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Sort and load clothes as described on pages 16 and 17.

If desired, you may also add color-safe all-fabric bleach.

2.Close the washer lid.

3.Select a load size.

Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of the wash load and the type of fabric being washed.

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To change the load size setting, move the Selector to RESET, and then to the desired new setting.

See pages 16 and 17 for loading tips.

4.Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature with the type of fabrk and soils being washed. See page 18 for water temperature guidelines.

l Four wash-rinse temperatures are available: hot-cold, warm-warm, warm-cold, and cold-cold.

5.Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica- tor on the outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want.

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The numbers are minutes of wash time. The cycles are described on pages 8-10.

5.Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start washer.

7.(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add llquld chlorine bleach AFTER washer starts agitating. See page 11.

8.(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured and diluted fabric softener to the final rinse cycle. See page 11.

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Whirlpool 3396314 warranty Starting your washer, Close the washer lid Select a load size

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Operating UnderstandingParts Your Call Our Toll-free number 800-4477-6737Thank you for buying a Ropee appliance Please record your model’s information Your 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 washer Permanent Press cycle Stopping/restarting your washerSelecting a cycle and time Regular cycle Using Drain and Spin Using Rinse and Spin Rinse What happens in eachCycle Wash Adding liquid fabric softener Adding liquid chlorine bleach Load clothes into the dryer and close the door Operating Your DryerStarting your dryer Stopping/restarting your dryer Tumble Dry Cycle Drying GuidelinesCycle Descriptions Automatic Cycles Timed Drying Cycle Knits Drying chartCottons and Linens Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and Blends Delicate Fabrics Fluff Air CycleFWBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE Fabrics Load sizes Laundry TipsBefore you wash or dry Sorting Sheets, blankets, tabdoths during a Washer loading suggestionsCompact Washers Water hardness Selectlng water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water Guidelines Care Instructions Washing special-care items STAlN Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain removal guide Stain To Remove Scorch Soft drinks StainMeat juice Mildew Diapers, baby clothes Elastic Items Drying special-care itemsItems Blankets and woolens Drying INSTRUCTlONS Napped ItemsIackets Tinted, dyed, or noncolorfast Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning washerEvery load cleaning dryer Cleaning the lint filter Interior As needed cleaning washerAs needed cleaning dryer Exterior Removing 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 energy Common laundry TroubleshootingProblems washer Problem Problem Cause Common laundry problems dryer Common 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 parts Full ONE-YEAR Warranty Automatic Washer/Dryer Warranty