Whirlpool 3MAS4132FW0 User manual

3951064A

Automatic

Washer

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

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

Parts and Features............4

Using Your Washer ..........5

Starting Your Washer ......5

Loading............................6

Selecting a Cycle, Time

and Temperature ............7

Adding Liquid Chlorine

Bleach ............................8

Adding Liquid Fabric

Softener ..........................8

Rinse/Drain and Spin......8

MAGIC CLEAN* Lint

Filter ................................9

Understanding Normal

Washer Sounds ..............9

Understanding

What Happens

in Each Cycle................10

Caring for Your Washer..11

Troubleshooting..............12

Requesting Assistance

or Service ........................16

A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying this appliance.

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 appli-

ance, 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.

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 vapours that

could ignite or explode.

•Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable, or explosive

substances to the wash water. These

substances give off vapours 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

taps and let the water flow from each for

several

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

minutes. This will release any accumulat-

ed hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame during

this time.

•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 lid.

•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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Cycle control

knob

(includes

temperature

selector)

(pp. 6-7)

Model and serial

number label

(under lid)

Basket

Tub

Load size

selector

(p. 5)

Agitator

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(bottom of

washer basket)

(p. 9)

STARTING YOUR WASHER

USING YOUR WASHER

wWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into an earthed outlet.

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 pow-

der or liquid colour

safe bleach.

2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your

washer, filling to the

top row of holes.

•Load evenly to main-

tain 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).

continued on next page

3. Close the washer lid.

4. 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.

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.

6. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start

the washer.

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

wash cycle you want.

Match the wash water

temperature with the

type of fabric and soils

being washed. See

“Selecting a cycle,

time, and temperature.”

•Reduce the wash

time when using a

small load size setting.

•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 colours

– Moderate to light soils

COLD: 21° to 32°C (70° to 90°F)

– Colours that bleed or fade

– Light soils

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

USING YOUR WASHER

STARTING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)

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.

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid

chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating.

See “Adding liquid chlorine bleach.”

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured and

diluted liquid fabric softener to the final rinse cycle.

See “Adding liquid fabric softener.”

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

KNITS/GENTLE

RINSE

SPIN

COLD

HOT

WARM

PAUSE

OFF OFF

REGULAR

NORMAL

HEAVY

SPIN

RINSE

PULL START PUSH STOP

PERMANENT

PRESS

4 CYCLE

HEAVY DUTY SUPER CAPACITY

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features high-speed agitation for

maximum cleaning, and high-speed spins to short-

en drying time.

•Select 10 minutes of wash time, with cold water,

to clean washable knits, cottons, permanent

press, and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly

soiled.

•Select 12 minutes of wash time, with warm

water, to clean large loads of sturdily constructed

fabrics that are moderately soiled.

•Select 16 minutes of wash time, with hot water,

to clean large loads of sturdily constructed

fabrics that are heavily soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-down

rinse and shorter spins to reduce wrinkling. Use

this cycle for cleaning permanent press and some

synthetic fabrics that are lightly, moderately, or

heavily soiled. A warm wash will provide 8 minutes

of wash time. A hot wash will provide 10 minutes

of wash time.

Knits/Gentle cycle

The Knits/Gentle cycle features a short wash, a

cool-down rinse, and shorter spins to reduce

wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning delicate items

and washable knits that are lightly, moderately, or

heavily soiled. A cold wash will provide 6 minutes

of agitation.

Cycle options

You may select different wash time and water tem-

perature combinations by first selecting the water

temperature (Cold, Warm, or Hot) and then turning

to the new wash time. For example, for

16 minutes of wash time in the Regular cycle with

cold water:

1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clock-

wise to the “COLD” setting.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob and allow your

washer to fill.

3. When your washer has filled, push in and turn the

Cycle Control knob to “Heavy”, 16 minutes of

wash time.

4. Pull out the Cycle Control knob.

SELECTING A CYCLE, TIME, AND TEMPERATURE

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.

ADDING LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER

•Too much fabric softener can make some items

(diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this hap-

pens, use less fabric softener or do not use it

every time.

•Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL

(1⁄2to 1 cup) warm water. Undiluted fabric

softener can stain fabrics.

•Add diluted fabric softener only in the

final rinse.

•Fabric softener should not be mixed with other

laundry products because greasy stains may

form. If stains form, remove them by wetting the

stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of

soap. Rewash the stained item.

USING 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.

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.

ADDING LIQUID CHLORINE BLEACH

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not

guess. Never use more than 250 mL (1 cup) for

a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for

safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to

avoid spilling.

1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating

the load.

2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed

in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around agitator,

not directly on load.

•Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlo-

rine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or

some flame-retardant fabrics.

•When soaking with chlorine bleach, add deter-

gent to soak water.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it

touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears,

or colour loss and may not show up until several

washings later.

UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS

During drain

If water is drained quickly from your washer

(depending on your installation), you may hear air

being pulled through the pump during the end of

draining.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to spinning,

you may hear gears engaging.

Your new washer may make sounds your old one

didn’t. Because the sounds may be unfamiliar, you

may be concerned about them. Don’t be; most of

them are normal.

The following describes some of the sounds you

may hear and what causes them.

During washing

When you select a small load size setting, your

washer has a lower water level. This may cause a

clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.

USING YOUR WASHER

MAGIC CLEAN*LINT FILTER

Your washer has a MAGIC CLEAN lint filter at the

bottom of the basket. Wash and rinse water flow

over the filter during agitation, separating the lint

from the water. The lint spins out of the system

during the spin part of the cycle.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint

collected in the tub or strainer.

MAGIC CLEAN lint

filter

Basket

interior

UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE

When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and

pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size)

before agitation and timing start. The washer begins

agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs

with the washer lid up or down.

During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous

rollover action that pro-

vides a thorough clean-

ing of the wash load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns

clockwise until it points to an Off area and the

cycle ends.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer

operation.

Sequence of cycles

Fill

▼

Rinse

▼

Drain-No agitation

▼

Spin-Spray rinse

▼

Spin

▼

Off

Fill

▼

Wash selected time

▼

Drain†

No agitation

▼

Spin

▼

WASH RINSE

†The Permanent Press cycle partially drains, fills, agitates

briefly, and drains.

USING YOUR WASHER

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