Starting Your 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.(OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.

■Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.

■Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.

■To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.

■Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.

NOTE: On models without a bleach dispenser, see "Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach."

3.Close the washer lid.

4.Turn the LOAD SIZE selector (on some models) 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.

5.Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE: On models with temperature selections in the Cycle Control knob, see "Cycle Time and Temperature Options" in the "Selecting A Cycle and Time" section.

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).

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Whirlpool 3953955A manual Starting Your Washer, Water Temp Use For Hot, Warm, Cold
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3953955A specifications

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