This document is a Use & Care Guide for a Whirlpool Two Speed Automatic Washer, covering models 3RGSC9455, 3RLBR8543, and 3RLSQ8533. It provides comprehensive information on the washer's safety, parts, features, usage, maintenance, troubleshooting, and assistance.
Function Description:
The Whirlpool Two Speed Automatic Washer is designed for washing various types of laundry. It features a two-speed agitation system, allowing for different levels of cleaning intensity. The washer operates by filling with water, agitating the clothes, draining the water, and then spinning to remove excess water. It offers multiple wash cycles tailored for different fabric types and soil levels, including Cotton, Synthetics/Permanent Press, Delicates, Soak, and Prewash. The "Two Speed" aspect refers to the agitator's ability to operate at both high and low speeds during different phases of the wash cycles, optimizing cleaning for various load types.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific technical specifications like dimensions, power consumption, or water usage are not explicitly detailed with numerical values, the manual implies certain operational parameters. For instance, the washer is designed to handle "Super Capacity™ Plus" and "Extra Large Capacity" loads, suggesting a generous drum size. Water temperature control is automatic, regulating incoming hot and cold water to maintain uniform temperatures, although the manual notes that Hot and Warm settings on this washer will be cooler than conventional washers. The drain system is designed to handle 17 gallons (64 L) of water per minute. The appliance requires a grounded 3-prong outlet and proper water inlet hose connections.
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: The washer features a control panel with selectors for Load Size, Temperature, and a Cycle Control knob.
- Load Size Selection: Users can choose from Small, Medium, and Large load sizes, which determine the water level.
- Temperature Settings: Options include Hot Cold, Warm Warm, Warm Cold, and Cold Cold, allowing users to select the appropriate water temperature for their laundry.
- Wash Cycles:
- Cotton: High-speed agitation followed by brief low-speed agitation for cottons and linens, with high spin speeds to shorten drying time. Wash times up to 15 minutes for moderately or heavily soiled loads.
- Super Wash: For heavily soiled loads needing maximum soil removal, requiring twice the recommended detergent.
- Synthetics/Permanent Press: Starts with high-speed agitation, then steps down to low-speed agitation for blends and synthetics. Features a cool-down rinse and low-speed final spin to minimize wrinkling. Wash times up to 9 minutes.
- Delicates: Low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Wash times up to 6 minutes.
- Soak: Brief agitation and soak time for heavy soils and stains, using warm water. Requires detergent or presoak additive.
- Prewash: Brief high-speed agitation for heavy soils and stains, using warm water.
- Rinse and Spin: Separate settings for additional rinsing and spinning, useful for heavily soiled clothes or special-care items.
- Drain and Spin: A standalone option to remove excess water and shorten drying times.
- Dispensers: Some models include a liquid chlorine bleach dispenser and a liquid fabric softener dispenser, which automatically add products at the appropriate cycle stages.
- Extra Rinse Option: Available on some models for an additional rinse and spin at the end of a cycle.
- End of Cycle Signal: Available on some models to alert users when the wash cycle is complete.
- Agitator: Features like XTRA ROLL ACTION™ PLUS agitator are mentioned, indicating advanced agitator designs for effective cleaning.
- Basket: DURASMOOTH™ white porcelain basket is a feature on some models.
- Self-cleaning lint filter: A convenience feature for lint removal.
- CLEANTOUCH™ control panel: Indicates an easy-to-clean control surface.
- Starting/Stopping: The washer is started by pulling out the Cycle Control knob and stopped by pushing it in. The lid must be closed for agitation and spin to occur.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning the Exterior: Wiping with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove spills.
- Cleaning the Interior: Running a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in hot water. Hard water deposits can be removed with specific washer cleaners.
- Cleaning the Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser: Flushing periodically with warm water and removing/rinsing under a faucet.
- Water Inlet Hoses: Recommendation to replace hoses after five years of use and to periodically inspect them for wear or leaks.
- Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care (Winterizing): Instructions for unplugging, turning off water supply, disconnecting and draining hoses, adding R.V.-type antifreeze to the basket, running a drain and spin cycle, and then unplugging. Instructions for re-using the washer after winterization are also provided, including flushing pipes and hoses, reconnecting, plugging in, and running a cycle with detergent to clean out antifreeze.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive section addressing common issues such as the washer not filling, rinsing, or agitating; continuous filling or draining; not draining or spinning; making unusual noises; leaking; basket being crooked; agitator operation; clogged dispensers; load being too wet, wrinkled, tangled, or having residue/lint; and gray whites/dingy colors. Solutions often involve checking power, water supply, load balance, detergent usage, cycle selection, and proper installation.
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