Whirlpool 3RGSC9455 User Manual

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and 
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds 
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. 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 washer. Restart 
the washer.

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal, 
while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select 
this cycle for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a 
hurry.

This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to 
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm 
water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the 
amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the 
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and 
start a new wash cycle.

This cycle features a brief period of high-speed agitation to help 
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm 
water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some 
stains.  After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a 
new wash cycle.

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing 
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is 
needed. 

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of 
the Rinse settings. 

Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the 
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

 An EXTRA RINSE option is available (on some models). 

See “Starting Your Washer.”

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy 
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of 
the Spin settings. 

Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then 
spins.

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use 
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s 
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 on 
the load.

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Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine 
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.

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When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to 
soak water.

 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.

Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) 
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

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Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.

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Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry 
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains, 
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. 
Rewash.

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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.

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.

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as 
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your 
washer to keep it looking new.

Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine 
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your 
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. 
Repeat this process if necessary.

 Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners 

labeled as washer safe.

Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove 
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both 
hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean 
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after 
cleaning.

 Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not 

add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric 
softener use only.

Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of 
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if 
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. 

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement 
on the label with a permanent marker.