Whirlpool RAB3132D, RABZl32D q

Common washer problems

Before calling for service, check these:

Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage?

Have you blown a househokl fuse or tripped a circuit breaker’? Has a time-delay

fuse been used?

cl-, 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.

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Is the lid closed?

Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?

Is the washer making noises or vibrating?

Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator?

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

If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service”

on page 19.

Contents

Main UseAndCare+ r l-F71 A Note to You I 1-800-447-6737 1 Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. IMPORTANT SAFH-Y INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Jnderstanding your responsibilities Parts and Features Operating Your Washer Starting Your Washer turn 5. Stopping/Restarting Your Washer Cycle descriptions Model RABZl32D Heavy cycle (both models) Normal cycle (both models) Model RAE3 Y 32D w What happens in each cycle -w- t4 =w Adding liquid chlorine bleach Model RAB2132D (no dispenser) a Model RAB3 132D (with dispenser) , Adding fabric softeners Caring for Your Washer Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Winter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation care Laundry Tips Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Loading Loading suggestions Saving energy Manual clean lint filter Water Guidelines Selecting water temperatures Checking hot water temperature Water hardness Washing special-care items Removing Stains Stain removal rules Stain removal guide Page r Troubleshooting Common laundry problems Common washer problems q H Reauestina Assistance or Sewice w 1. lf you need assistance* . . . 2. If you need service* . . . 3. If you need FSP replacement parts . . . ROPER Automatic Washer Warranty