Whirlpool 3950306 Installation instructions

TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
PART NO. 3950306
GUIDE
FROM
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
UseAndCare
A Note to You ......................... 2
Washer Safety ........................ 3
Parts and Features................. 4
Operating Your Washer......... 5
Starting your washer .......... 5
Stopping/restarting
your washer........................ 6
Selecting a cycle and time ... 7
Understanding normal
washer sounds ................... 8
Understanding what
happens in each cycle........ 9
Self-cleaning lint filter........... 9
Adding liquid chlorine
bleach............................... 10
Adding liquid fabric
softener............................. 10
Caring for Your Washer....... 11
Laundry Tips ........................ 12
Removing Stains.................. 16
Troubleshooting................... 19
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 21
Warranty ............................... 24
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.

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A Note to You
Thank you for buying an ESTATE®appliance.
ESTATE appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price.
To ensure you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and
Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance
properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership
Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on
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 diagram on
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free.
Model Number _________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Purchase Date _________________________
Dealer Name __________________________
Dealer Address ________________________
Dealer Phone __________________________
1-800-253-1301

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Washer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire, electrical
shock, or other injuries.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when
using the washer, follow basic precau-
tions, 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, or other flammable or
explosive substances as they give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
•Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explo-
sive 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.
•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 under-
stand and have the skills to carry out.
•See Installation Instructions for ground-
ing requirements.
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WASHWASH
RINSE
TEMPERATURETEMPERATURE
LOAD SIZELOAD SIZE
8CYCLE
WATERWATER
SAVERSAVER
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONWHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
HEAVY DUTY / SUPER CAPACITYHEAVY DUTY / SUPER CAPACITY
2 SPEED WASHER2 SPEED WASHER
1/2 HP MOTOR1/2 HP MOTOR
•
DOUBLE-ACTION AGITATORDOUBLE-ACTION AGITATOR
•
SELF CLEANING FILTERSELF CLEANING FILTER
FROM
WHIRLPOOL
CORPORATION
PULLSTART • PUSH STOPPULLSTART • PUSH STOP
NORMAL
GENTLE / DELICATESGENTLE / DELICATES
PERMANENT
PRESS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
12
REGULARREGULAR
12 REGULARREGULAR
6
LIGHTLIGHT
14
HEAVYHEAVY
4
20
PRE-WASH
SOAK
18
EX-HEAVYHEAVY
COOL
DOWN
(PAUSE)
Parts and Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all
parts and features before using your washer.
Basket
Tub
Model and serial
number label
(under lid)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
(p. 10)
Cycle Control Knob
(pp. 7-9)
Self-cleaning
lint filter
(bottom of washer basket)
(p. 9)
Water Temperature
Selector
(p. 6)
Load Size
Selector
(p. 6)

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Operating Your Washer
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the washer that
are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils because
they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
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.
Starting your washer
1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
•Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 12 and 13.
•If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to
the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
See page 10.
•Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
3. Close the washer lid. Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
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4. Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
•See pages 12 and 13 for loading
suggestions.
•To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
5. Select a Wash-Rinse Temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperatures with the type
of fabric and soils being washed.
•See page 14 for water temperature
guidelines.
6. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See pages 7 to 9.
7. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Add measured
liquid fabric softener to the final rinse
water. See page 10.
Stopping/restarting your washer
•To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
COLD
COLD HOT COLD
WARM
COLD
TEMPERATURE
WASH
RINSE
SMALL LARGE
MEDIUM
LOAD SIZE
WATER
SAVER
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
•To restart the washer, close the lid (if
open) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

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Selecting a cycle and time
This section illustrates and describes the
wash cycles you can select with the Cycle
Control Knob. Use this information to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
•The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
•Refer to page 8 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
•Also, refer to page 9 to help you under-
stand what happens during a wash cycle.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features high agitation
and spin speeds to shorten drying time.
Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen
fabrics. Select 6, 10, or 14 minutes of wash
time, depending on whether your load is
lightly, moderately, or heavily soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-
down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning perma-
nent press and some synthetic fabrics.
Select 10 or 8 minutes of wash time, de-
pending on whether your wash load is
moderately or lightly soiled.
NOTE: The 8-minute Permanent Press
cycle is indicated on your control panel with
a dot only, directly below the 10-minute
cycle.
NORMAL
DELICATES
PERMANENT
PRESS
OFF
OFF
OFF
10
10
REGULAR
8
6
LIGHT
14
HEAVY
PULL START • PUSH STOPPULL START • PUSH STOP
COOL
DOWN
(PAUSE)
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal.
Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use
this 8-minute cycle for cleaning lightly to
moderately soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
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, push in the Cycle
Control Knob and turn clockwise to any of
the dots, as illustrated. Pull out the Cycle
Control Knob. The washer will fill to the
selected load size, agitate, drain, and spin.
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. To
add a drain and spin, push in
the Cycle Control Knob and
turn clockwise to any of the dashes, as
illustrated. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
The washer will drain, then spin.
Understanding normal washer sounds
Your new washer may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
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 for
a small wash load, your washer has a lower
water level. With this lower water level, you
may hear a clicking sound from the upper
portion of the agitator.
During drain
The rate that water is drained from your
washer depends on your installation. If water
is drained quickly from the washer, you may
hear air being pulled through the pump. This
happens during the end of draining.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to
spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

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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.
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 through-
out each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
Fill
▼
Rinse
▼
Drain – No agitation
▼
Spin-Spray rinse
▼
Spin
▼
Off
Fill
▼
Wash selected time
▼
Drain*
No agitation
▼
Spin
▼
*The Permanent Press cycle partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
WASH RINSE
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Self-cleaning
lint filter Basket
interior
Self-cleaning lint filter
The lint filter at the bottom of the washer
basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash
and rinse water pass over the filter, separat-
ing the lint from the water. The lint is then
spun away from the filter and 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.

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Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser to add bleach to the wash load.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do
not guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower
water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a
pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Load the washer.
2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully
into the dispenser. Do not let bleach
splash, drip, or run down into washer
basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
automatically during wash part of cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to
your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid
chlorine bleach use only.
Adding liquid fabric softener
•Always dilute fabric softener with 1⁄2to
1 cup (125 to 250 mL) 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 by
wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
•Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric softener or
do not use it every time.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER