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WHIRLPOOL GOLD

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 WASHER WARRANTY

 

ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with 
the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP

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replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service 

must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - ON TOP, LID AND GEARCASE ASSEMBLY

For five years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with 
the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP

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replacement parts for any top and lid rust and any part of the gearcase assembly, if 

defective in materials or workmanship. 

 

TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - ON OUTER TUB

For ten years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with 
the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP

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 replacement parts for the outer tub should it crack or fail to contain water, if defective in 

materials or workmanship.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY - ON WHITE PORCELAIN BASKET

For the lifetime of the washer, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, 
Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP

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 replacement parts for the white porcelain basket should it chip or rust due to defects in materials or 

workmanship. 

Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:

1.

Service calls to correct the installation of your washer, to instruct you how to use your washer, or to replace house fuses or correct house 
wiring or plumbing.

2.

Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

3.

Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with 
local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation.

4.

Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods.

5.

Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada.

6.

Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

7.

Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

8.

In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND WHIRLPOOL CANADA INC. 
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation 
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights 
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or 
province to province. 

Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not 
apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if 
another warranty applies.

If you need service, first see “Troubleshooting.” Additional help can 
be found by checking “Assistance or Service,” or call our Customer 
Interaction Center at 

1-800-253-1301

 from anywhere in the U.S.A. or 

write: Whirlpool Corporation, Customer Interaction Center, 553 
Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692. In Canada, call 
Whirlpool Canada Inc. at 

1-800-807-6777

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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. 
You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-
warranty service.

Write down the following information about your washer to better 
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will 
need to know your complete model number and serial number. You 
can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate, 
located on your appliance as shown in “Parts and Features.”

Dealer name ____________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone number __________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

Serial number __________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

3953950A

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 All rights reserved.

®Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Whirlpool Canada Inc. licensee in Canada

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Summary of Contents for 3953950A

Page 1: ...atures operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada for assistance call 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpool com or www whirlpool com canada Table of Contents 2 3953950A ...

Page 2: ...cting a Fabric Speed and Cycle Time 7 ACCUWASH Temperature Control System 8 High Efficiency Spray Rinse System 8 SMART BLEACH Timed Bleach Dispenser 8 Self Cleaning Lint Filter 8 WASHER CARE 8 Cleaning Your Washer 8 Water Inlet Hoses 8 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 11 In the U S A 11 In Canada 11 WARRANTY 12 ...

Page 3: ... 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 ea...

Page 4: ...rol panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS agitator 4 Lid 5 SMART BLEACH timed bleach dispenser 6 DURASMOOTH white porcelain basket 7 Tub Additional feature ACCUWASH temperature control system Control panel ...

Page 5: ...nds might be unfamiliar you may be concerned about them These sounds are normal During washing When you select a small load size setting your washer has a lower water level This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator 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 drain...

Page 6: ...ge the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting 5 If a Soak or Prewash cycle is desired set the SOAK PREWASH TEMPERATURE selector to the desired setting Match the water temperature with the type of fabrics and soils in your load The water temperature for this cycle is not regulated with the ACCUWASH Temperature Control System 6 Select ...

Page 7: ...h feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal Rinse Spin cycle When washing heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed Choosing Spin Only can help shorten drying times by removing excess water For a rinse and spin turn the Cycle Control knob to RINSE ONLY For a spin only turn the Cycle Control knob to SPIN ONLY NOTE R...

Page 8: ...enses liquid chlorine bleach to the wash load at the appropriate time during the cycle to help ensure the cleanest and brightest loads Bleach is dispensed into the wash load a few minutes after agitation begins in order to give the detergent time to achieve the best soil and stain removal NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to your wash load The dispenser i...

Page 9: ...aller loads Washer won t drain or spin Is the drain hose clogged or the end of the drain hose more than 96 in 244 cm above the floor See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose Is the lid open The lid must be closed during operation Is there excessive sudsing Always measure detergent Follow manufacturer s directions If you have very soft water you might need to use less...

Page 10: ...t in water You may need to install an iron filter Did you properly sort the load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Did you unload the washer promptly To avoid dye transfer unload the washer as soon as it stops Load is wrinkled Did you unload the washer promptly Unload the washer as soon as it stops Did you use the right Fabric Speed setting for the load being washed Use the Permanent Press ...

Page 11: ...ce procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service ...

Page 12: ...pair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 In Canada travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND WHIRLPOOL CANADA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR I...

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