Whirlpool 3951059C User manual

3951059C

Automatic

Washer

A Note to You...........2

Washer Safety..........3

Parts and Features..4

Operating Your

Washer......................5

Using your

washer....................5

Loading...................8

Selecting a cycle

and time .................9

Cycle descriptions..9

Rinse/drain

and spin................10

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter.................11

Understanding

normal washer

sounds..................11

Understanding

what happens in

each cycle............12

Caring for Your

Washer....................13

Troubleshooting.....15

Requesting

Assistance

or Service...............19

Home Appliances

A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL*appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your

life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is

full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it

carefully.

Also, complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us

notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your

appliance, you need to know your complete model

number and serial number. You can find this

information on the model and serial number label (see

the diagram on the “Parts and Features” page for the

location of the label). Also, record the other information

shown in the next column.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

United Kingdom Consumers:

In certain applications (i.e. blocks of flats or in Launderettes), it may be necessary to have an additional lid lock

fitted to comply with the UK “Office, shops, and railway act 1963”. This lid lock should be installed by a trained

service technician and is available for a nominal charge by contacting Whirlpool service departments.

Model Number ______________________________

Serial Number________________________________

Purchase Date ______________________________

Dealer Name ________________________________

Dealer Address ______________________________

Dealer Phone ________________________________

WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING –To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using

the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using the

washer.

•Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked

in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, other flammable, or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

•Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning sol-

vents, or other flammable, or explosive

substances to the wash water. These

substances give off vapors that could

ignite or explode.

•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas

may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for 2 weeks or

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water system has not been

used for such a period, before using the

washing machine, turn on all hot water

faucets and let the water flow from each

for several minutes. This will release any

accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas

is flammable, do not smoke or use an

open flame during this time.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

•Do not allow children to play on or in the

washer. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is used near

children.

•Before the washer is removed from service

or discarded, remove the door.

•Do not reach into the washer if the tub or

agitator is moving.

•Do not install or store the washer where it

will be exposed to the weather.

•Do not tamper with controls.

•Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in this Use and

Care Guide or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have

the skills to carry out.

•See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t

follow instructions.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and

obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what

can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Small

Medium Large

Extra

Large

Load Size

Cold

Hot

Warm Hot

Warm

Temperature

WASH

RINSE

Warm

Cold

Hot

Cold

Hot

Cold

Extra Rinse

Except Regular CycleExcept Regular Cycle

WASH

RINSE

WarmWarm

Cold

PULL START • PUSH STOPPULL START • PUSH STOP

PERMANENT

PRESS

REGULAR

KNITS GENTLE

1414

NORMALNORMAL

HEAVY

HEAVY NORMALNORMAL

OFF

NORMALNORMAL

SUPER WASHSUPER WASH LIGHT

LIGHT

PARTS AND FEATURES

The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different

features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Cycle control knob

(pp. 7-10)

Liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser†

(p. 5)

Model and serial

number label

(under lid)

Basket

Tub

Load size

selector

(p. 6)

Liquid fabric

softener

dispenser†

(pp. 6 and 13)

Agitator

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(bottom of

washer basket)

(p. 11)

†On some models

Temperature selector

(rotary or CLEAN TOUCH*)

(p. 6)

Extra rinse selector†

(rotary or CLEAN TOUCH)

(p. 7)

wWARNING

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, you may

also add powder or

liquid color safe bleach.

•Add extra detergent

for the Super Wash

cycle.

2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your

washer, filling to the top

row of holes.

•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 6).

continued on next page

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid

chlorine bleach into the

liquid chlorine bleach

dispenser. Bleach will

be diluted automatically

during the wash part of

the cycle.

•Never use more than

250 mL (1 cup) for a full

load. Use less with a

smaller load size.

•Follow the manufac-

turer’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.

•Make sure you use only liquid chlorine bleach in

this dispenser.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

USING YOUR WASHER

wWARNING

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.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)

4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric

softener into the

liquid fabric softener

dispenser.

•Do not spill or drip

any fabric softener on

the clothes.

•Make sure you use

only liquid fabric

softener in this

dispenser.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser

with warm water until

liquid reaches the

crossbar in the opening.

•Softener is added

automatically during

the rinse portion of

the cycle.

5. Close the washer lid.

6. Turn the Load Size selector 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 the

“Loading” section.

•Change the setting

after the washer has

started filling by

turning the selector to a different setting. If your

washer has a RESET option, first move the

selector to RESET, then to the new water level.

Load Size

7. Set the Water Temperature selector to the correct

setting for the type of

fabric and soils being

washed.

Your model may have either a CLEAN TOUCH* or

rotary knob Temperature

selector.

•Use the warmest water

safe for fabric.

•Follow garment label instructions.

HOT: 49°C (120°F) or above

– Whites and pastels

– Heavy and greasy soils

WARM: 32° to 44°C (90° to 110°F)

– Bright colors

– Moderate to light soils

COLD: 21° to 32°C (70° to 90°F)

– Colors that bleed or fade

– Light soils

Warm Cold

ColdCold Rinse

Wash

Temperature

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an Extra

Rinse selector. For an

additional rinse and

spin at the end of a

wash cycle, set the

Extra Rinse selector

to ON.

NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the

Cycle Control knob. To restart the washer, close

the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.

10. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start

the washer.

Extra Rinse

USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)

9.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it to the

wash cycle you want.

See “Cycle descriptions.”

•Reduce the wash time

when using a small load

size setting.

Your model may have either a CLEAN TOUCH or

rotary Extra Rinse

selector.

On Off

Extra Rinse

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size selector to the highest load size setting.

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants

3 shirts

4 pair jeans

1 coverall

1 overall

Towels

10 bath towels

10 hand towels

14 wash cloths

1 bath mat

Mixed Load

3 double sheets

4 pillowcases

8 T-shirts

6 pair shorts

2 shirts

2 blouses

8 handkerchiefs

Delicates

3 camisoles

1 quilted robe

4 slips

4 panties

2 bras

2 nighties

1 baby’s dress

LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair pants

3 shirts

3 pair jeans

1 coverall

Delicates

2 camisoles

4 slips

4 panties

2 bras

2 nighties

Towels

8 bath towels

8 hand towels

10 wash cloths

1 bath mat

Mixed Load

2 double or

1 king size sheet(s)

4 pillowcases

6 T-shirts

6 pair shorts

2 shirts

2 blouses

6 handkerchiefs

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

SELECTING A CYCLE AND TIME

This section describes the available wash cycles

and will help you make the best cycle selections

for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for

different types of fabric and soil levels.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each

cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to “Under-

standing what happens in each cycle” to learn more

about the sounds you may hear and what happens

during a wash cycle.

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

Depending on your model, the Cycle

Control knob may look different.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Regular cycle

(Light, Normal, and Super Wash)

The Regular cycle features high agitation speed for

cleaning cottons and linens, and high speed spins

to shorten drying time. Select Light or Normal,

depending on whether your load is moderately or

heavily soiled.

Super Wash - Select the 18 minute Super Wash

feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need max-

imum soil removal. Use two times the amount of

recommended detergent for this cycle.

Permanent Press cycle

Use the Permanent Press cycle to clean permanent

press and some synthetic fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

•On one-speed models, the Permanent Press

cycle features a cool-down rinse.

•On two-speed models, the Permanent Press

cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high and

low agitation, a cool-down rinse, and low spin

speeds to reduce wrinkling.

•The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle.

This is normal for washer operation.

Knits Gentle cycle

(on some models)

The Knits Gentle cycle features a low speed agitation

for gentle soil removal. Low speed spins and a cool-

down rinse reduce wrinkling. Use 8 or 12 minutes of

wash time to clean delicate items and washable

knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Woollens cycle

(on some models)

The Woollens cycle features a low speed agitation

for gentle soil removal. Low speed spins and a cool-

down rinse reduce wrinkling. Select warm wash and

warm rinse water when using this cycle. Use this

4 minute cycle for cleaning washable woollens that

are lightly soiled.

continued on next page

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.)

Short cycle

(on some models)

The Short cycle features a brief high speed wash

cycle and shorter spins for soil removal. Use this

4 minute cycle to clean delicate items and wash-

able knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Soak cycle

(on some models)

The Soak cycle features a brief period of agitation

and soak time to help remove heavy soils and

stains that need pretreatment. The soak period will

continue as long as you like. Thirty minutes or less

is recommended for most situations.

•Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water

can set stains.

•Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive

recommended by the manufacturer.

•When you have decided to end the Soak cycle,

turn the Cycle Control knob to Prewash or Spin.

•Next, add detergent and start a new wash cycle.

Prewash cycle

(on some models)

The Prewash cycle features a brief period of high

speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains

that need pretreatment.

•Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry.

Hot water can set stains.

•After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and

set a new wash cycle.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

RINSE/DRAIN AND SPIN

Rinse and Spin feature

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled

clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find

an extra rinse and spin is needed.

•For an additional rinse and spin, push in the

Cycle Control knob and turn it to any of the Rinse

settings. The washer fills to the selected load

size, agitates, drains, and spins.

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available on some

models. See “Using your washer.”

Drain and Spin feature

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for

some heavy fabrics or special-care items by

removing excess water.

•For a drain and spin, push in the Cycle Control

knob and turn it to any of the Spin settings. Then

pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains,

then spins.

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