Whirlpool 3950310 User manual

A Note to You............ 2
Washer Safety ..........3
Parts and Features ... 4
Operating Your
Washer......................5
Caring for Your
Washer.................... 12
Troubleshooting ...... 13
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 17
Index ....................... 19
Warranty ................. 20
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance Center:
1-800-253-1301
In Canada for assistance or service,
see page 18.
3950310
Three speed
automatic washers
*
Home Appliances

2
ANOTE 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 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 ___________________________________
1-800-253-1301
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.
In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com
In Canada, visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

3
WASHERSAFETY
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 solvents, 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 recom-
mended 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.

4
U
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. Page references are included next to some features. Refer
to those pages for more information about the features.
NOTE: 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, 12)
Agitator
MAGIC CLEAN*
lint filter
(bottom of
washer basket)
(p. 10)
Temperature
selector
(p. 6)
Extra rinse
selector
(p. 6)
Cycle signal
selector
(p. 6)

5
To get the best washing results possible, you must use your washer correctly. This section tells
you how to use your washer properly and efficiently.
USING YOUR WASHER
OPERATING YOURWASHER
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 bal-
ance. 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 dis-
penser. Bleach will
be diluted automatically
during the wash part of
the cycle.
•Never use more than
1 cup (250 mL) 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.
wWARNING
Explosion 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.
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.

6
6. Turn the Load Size selector to the correct setting
for your wash load and
the type of fabric being
washed.
•Your washer has five
load size settings.
•Choose a load size
that allows the load to
move freely for best
fabric care. See
“Loading” later in this
section.
•Change the setting after the washer has
started filling by turning the selector to a
different setting.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric
softener into the 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.
7. Set the Water Temperature selector to the
correct setting for the
type of fabric and soils
being washed.
•Use the warmest
water safe for fabric.
•Follow garment label instructions.
HOT: 130°F (54°C) or above.
– Whites and pastels.
– Heavy and greasy soils.
WARM: 90 to 110°F (32 to 44°C).
– Bright colors.
– Moderate to light soils.
COLD: 70 to 90°F (21 to 32°C).
– Colors that bleed or fade.
– Light soils.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) For an additional rinse and
spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the Extra
Rinse selector to On.
9. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the Cycle Signal selector
to On if you want your washer to sound a signal
when the wash cycle is finished. This signal is
helpful when you are washing items that should
be removed from the washer as soon as the
cycle ends.
5. Close the washer lid.
•Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dis-
penser with warm
water until liquid
reaches the
crossbar in the
opening.
•Softener is added
automatically during
the rinse portion of
the cycle.

7
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)
10. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it to
the wash cycle you
want. See “Cycle
descriptions” later in
this section.
•Reduce the wash
time when using a
small load size setting.
11. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the
washer.
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.
LOADING
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size selector to the highest load size setting.
SUPER CAPACITY PLUS 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
SELECTING ACYCLE 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.
•The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal. Refer to “Understanding
normal washer sounds” to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
•Refer to “Understanding what happens in each
cycle” later in this section to learn what happens
during a wash cycle.

8
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
(Models GSQ9300, GSQ9340,GSQ9344, GST9344)
U
Ultimate Care*cycle
(Hand Washables)
The Ultimate Care (Hand Washables) cycle features
a series of brief, extra low-speed agitations
(7 seconds) and short soaks (12 seconds) to gently
clean special-care items. Low spin speeds minimize
wrinkling. Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly
soiled hand washables.
Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:
•The fiber or construction may be sensitive to
agitation.
•The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables
cycle for gentle washing. Follow care label direc-
tions for drying. Items that may shrink should be
dried flat. Block these items by gently stretching to
original measurements. Woolens tend to shrink
more the first time they are washed.
•If items appear to be floating due to trapped air,
stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Control
knob. Push items down into the water. Restart the
washer.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features high-speed agitation for
cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds
shorten drying times. Select 9 (Regular), 12 (Reg/
Hvy)†, or 15 (Heavy) minutes of wash time, depend-
ing on whether your load is moderately or heavily
soiled. For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics,
use the 6-minute Light setting.
Super Wash – Select the 18-minute Super Wash
feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need
maximum soil removal. Use two times the amount
of recommended detergent for this cycle.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle starts with high-speed
agitation and then steps down to low-speed agita-
tion for cleaning permanent press blends and
synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle
features a cool-down rinse and a low-speed final
spin. Select 3 (Extra Light)†, 6 (Light) or 9 (Regular)
minutes to clean very light to moderately soiled
loads.
Extra Delicate cycle
The Extra Delicate cycle features an extra low-
speed agitation for gentle soil removal from
delicate items and washable knits. Low spin
speeds minimize wrinkling. Select 3 (Light)†or 6
(Regular) minutes to clean light to moderately
soiled loads.
Cycles may vary with model
†On some models

9
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features extended high-speed
agitation followed by a brief period of low-speed
agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin
speeds shorten drying times. Select 9 (Light),
12 (Regular/Heavy), or 15 (Extra Heavy) minutes of
wash time, depending on whether your load is
moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled cotton
and linen fabrics, use the 6-minute setting.
Heavy cycle
Super Wash – Select the 15-minute Super Wash
feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need
maximum soil removal. Use two times the amount of
recommended detergent for this cycle.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle starts with high-speed
agitation and then steps down to low-speed agitation
for cleaning permanent press blends and synthetic
fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a
cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin.
Delicate cycle
The Delicate cycle features an extra low-speed
agitation and then steps to a series of brief, extra
low-speed agitations (7 seconds) and short soaks
(12 seconds) for gentle soil removal from delicate
items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize
wrinkling. Select this 9-minute cycle to clean light
to moderately soiled loads.
Ultimate Care*cycle
(Hand Washables)
The Ultimate Care (Hand Washables) cycle features
a series of brief, extra low-speed agitations
(7 seconds) and short soaks (12 seconds) to gently
clean special-care items. Low spin speeds minimize
wrinkling. Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly
soiled hand washables.
Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:
•The fiber or construction may be sensitive to
agitation.
•The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables
cycle for gentle washing. Follow care label direc-
tions for drying. Items that may shrink should be
dried flat. Block these items by gently stretching to
original measurements. Woolens tend to shrink
more the first time they are washed.
•If items appear to be floating due to trapped air,
stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Control
knob. Push items down into the water. Restart the
washer.
U
CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS
(Model LSR8300)
OPERATING YOUR WASHER

10
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 clockwise to any
of the Rinse settings. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is also available. See
“Using your washer” earlier in this section.
Drain and Spin feature
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for
some heavy fabrics or special-care items by remov-
ing excess water.
•For a drain and spin, push in the Cycle Control
knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin
settings. Then pull out the Cycle Control knob.
The washer drains, then spins.
Your washer has a self-cleaning 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
MAGICCLEAN*LINT FILTER
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS
During drain
If water is drained quickly from your washer (depend-
ing 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.