Whirlpool 3406881 Washer User Manual


 
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WASH ER U SE
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For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.
Starting Your Washer
1.
Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Drop a sorted load of
clothes loosely into your washer.
Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. Items should move easily through the wash
water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
2.
(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Chlorine Bleach.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never
use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow
manufacturers directions for safe use. Use a cup with a
pouring spout to avoid spilling.
Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. Add bleach to
the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour
bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load.
Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
NOTE:
Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and
may not show up until several washings later.
LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
2 pair of pants
3 shirts
3 jeans
1 coverall
Mixed Load
2 double sheets
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair of shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
10 washcloths
1 bath mat
Delicates
2 camisoles
4 slips
6 undergarments
2 sets of sleepwear
1 childs outfit
Permanent
Press
1 double sheet
1 tablecloth
1 dress
1 blouse
2 pair of pants
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
Knits
2 pair of pants
2 blouses
4 shirts
4 tops
2 dresses
COMPACT WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
2 pair of pants
3 shirts
Mixed Load
1 pair of pants
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
1 T-shirt
Towels
9 bath towels
-or-
6 bath towels
3 hand towels
6 washcloths
Delicates
1 camisole
2 slips
4 undergarments
1 set of sleepwear
1 half slip
Permanent
Press
6 shirts
-or-
2 double sheets
2 pillowcases
-or-
2 single sheets
2 pillowcases
Knits
2 pair of pants
2 shirts
-or-
3 dresses
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.
WARNING
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.
WARNING