If You Need Assistance Or Service

1. Before calling for assistance .. .

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Is your water turned on?

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Ia Is the power-cord plugged in?

Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker’?

If you need more help, check the chart below.

PROBLEM					CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Washer	will	not		fill	Are both hot and cold water faucets open?
					Are the water supply hoses kinked?
					Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?
Washer	does		not spin		Is the lid closed?
Washer	stops		during		Washer pauses briefly at different	times in each	cycle. These
a cyck					pauses are normal.
Washer	fiiis	and		drains	Is the Cycle Control Knob pointing	to a number	in the cycle?
without	running
Washer	drains		during		Adjust the drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the
wash and rinse				cycies,	washer.
or water	siphons			oul

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Contents

UseAndCare Your safety is important to us This symbol will help alert you to such Electrical shockThank you for buying an Estate. appliance Model Important Safety Instructions Understanding your responsibilities Knowing Your Washer3 Features Operating Washer Selecting a cycle and time on Selecting a wash temperatureWater temperature tips Selecting a cycle and time Heavy cycleRegular cycle Normal cycle Using rinse and spin Using drain and spin Using the chlorine bleach dispenser What happens in eachCycle Each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation Before you wash This SectionPreparing clothes for washing Sorting Removing stains Loading suggestionsPre-washing or soaking Stain removal rules Stains Stain removal auideDrops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash Mildew Temperature Water UsageWater Rinse Using laundry aids All-fabric bleachChlorine bleach Detergent Washing special-care items Do not wash fiberglass Could stick to the next load and cause skin irritationThis means that knits are more likely to be stretched Washed Solving laundering problems Spots Caring for your washer Care during periodsNon-use Saving energy Check the Following If You Need Assistance Or ServiceBefore calling for assistance If you need service If you need FSP Replacement partsIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistance Automatic Washer Warranty Length of WarrantyWarranty Whirlpool will PAY for