Whirlpool LXR9245EQ0 User's Manual
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1. Appliances HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare A Note to You aa Washer Safety 5 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Starting your washer 5 Stopping restarting your washet 2 00 7 Selecting a cycle and time 7 Using rinse and spin 8 Using drain and spin 8 Understanding normal washer sounds 8 Understanding what happens in each cycle 9 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 9 Adding liquid chlorine Adding liquid fabric SOftener occse 10 Caring for Your Washer 11 Laundry Tips 0 00 12 Removing Stains 16 Troubleshooting 19 Requesting Assistance or Service eee 21 Warranty 000 eee 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO 3363574 i eres A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable infor mation about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card2. ballpoint continuously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash pen ink If stain remains bleach if safe for fabric India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely iron or rust Colored or noncolorfast items Apply lemon juice and salt Place in the sun to dry Rinse thoroughly Repeat if necessary White or colorfast items Try a rust remover Test first on inside seam or hem Some rust removers are not washer safe Follow package directions continued on next page Le REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a or tomato prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Lipstick Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover Blot with absorbent material Repeat if necessary Rinse If stain still remains rub with liquid detergent Wash Meat juice Scrape off excess with a dull knife Soak in cold or warm water with egg enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Wash Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric If stain remains soak in warm water and a color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes Rewash Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics An alternative to bleach is to treat with sal
3. OR Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry Wash Soft drinks Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol Heat and detergent may set stain 18 Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems If you need further assistance see page 21 Common laundry problems PROBLEM CAUSE Brown yellow e Chlorine staining stains e Iron in water heater or pipes iron and manganese in water Dye transfer e Improper sorting e Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle Gray whites e Improper sorting dingy colors e Water temperature too low e Not enough detergent e Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water Greasy looking e Fabric softener poured directly on clothes dispenser not used spots e Not enough detergent e Improper sorting e Paper or tissue in pockets e Pilling being mistaken for lint e Not enough detergent Load too wet e Cold rinses after spin e Cycle stopped before spinning is complete Shrinking e Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size e Care label directions not followed Snags rips e Items damaged before washing and holes e Misuse of chlorine bleach do not pour directly on clothes dispenser not used e Sharp items not removed from pockets fasteners not fastened S
4. Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 hydrogen peroxide on stain for three five minutes Rinse thoroughly Wash Chewing Use ice to make gum hard Scrape off what you can Sponge with a gum nonflammable fabric cleaner Let dry Wash Chocolate or coffee Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid deter gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Crayon and Scrape off excess with a dull knife Place fabric between two blotters or candle wax facial tissue Press with warm iron Remove color stain with nonflammable fabric cleaner Hand wash until stain is gone If full load is crayon stained take to cleaners or coin operated dry cleaning machine Cream milk or ice cream Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash 16 REMOVING STAINS TO REMOVE Deodorants Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent and anti Wash in hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo nia and color safe bleach Let stand for 30 minutes
5. soils and stains e Prevents graying or yellowing e Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items e Safe for most fabric finishes e Less fading and dye bleeding e Reduces wrinkling e Best for very lightly soiled items e Saves hot water e Best rinse water temperature The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures In addition warm rinses are available with warm washes Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold rinse water and shortens drying times However warm rinse water may increase wrinkling when line drying In cold climates warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load Checking hot water temperature Your hot water should be 130 F 54 C or above If you do not know your hot water temperature you can check it easily You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater To check your hot water 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer NOTE If you do not have a faucet at your washer site collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer 2 Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the water to check the temperature NOTE In wash water temperatures colder than 70 F 21 C detergents do not dissolve well Also soils may be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling 14 Water hardness Many poor w
6. Extra Extra Small Large lt Load Size Warm Cold Cold Cold ap ays 7 Warm Wash Rinse Temperature OPERATING YOUR WASHER Stopping restarting your washer e To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob e To restart the washer close the lid if open and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle and time This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels Quick Wash Regular Delicates Normal cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system high agitation speeds and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics Select 9 Regular 12 Heavy or 15 Ex 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 Softwash setting Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic fabrics Select 6 Light or 9 Regular minutes of wash time depending on whether your wash load is lightly or moderately soiled e The washer pauses briefly throughout each
7. Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains Drain No agitation Dy After agitation starts the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends NOTES e The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation e A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press cycles RINSE Fill Dy Rinse yy e er Drain No agitation Dy re Spin Spray rinse Dy Spin gt Off MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water passes over the filter separating the lint from the water The lint is then spun away from the filter and 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 Basket lint filter interior OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to your wash load The dispenser is for liquid Use your washer s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water lev
8. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering Doing so can result in death or fire Fat grease Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried or oil For other types of greasy stains use one of the methods below e Use pretreatment stain remover Follow label directions Wash in hottest water safe for fabric e Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash e Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Fruit stains Fresh stains Soak immediately in cool water Wash If stain remains cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia Wait 15 to 30 minutes Wash Old stains Sponge with white vinegar Rinse Repeat procedure for fresh stains Grass or Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 min green utes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature and vegetables bleach safe for the fabric For colored fabrics check colorfastness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol Sponge stain
9. cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation e Refer to page 8 to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle e Refer to page 9 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle Permanent Press Delicates cycles The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling Use 3 Light or 6 Regular minutes of wash time for cleaning lightly to moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits Quick Wash cycle The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed 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 OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin NOTE An Extra Rinse option is available in some cycles See page 6 When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed 1 To add an additional rinse push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to Rinse as illustrated 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob The washer fills to selected load size Delicates Al Permanent Press agitates drains and spins Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying Ex Heavy a i jeavy times for some heavy fabrics or special care LEI p a items by removing excess water N N 1 Push in the Cycle Contro
10. explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode eDo 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 eUnder certain conditions hydro gen gas may be produced ina hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO SIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using a 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 Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervi sion of children is necessary when the washer is used near children eBefore the washer is removed from service or discarded re move 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 e Do not tamper with controls eDo not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out eSee Installation Instructions for grounding requirements SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Featu
11. mL of detergent to clean the antifreeze and water out antifreeze 5 Unplug the power supply cord Non use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at e Turn off the water supply to the washer home If you will be on vacation or not using This helps avoid accidental flooding due your washer for an extended period of time to a water pressure surge while you you should are away e Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer 11 Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information Preparing clothes for washing e Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior Remove non washable trim and ornaments e Empty pockets and turn them inside out e Turn down cuffs brush away lint and dirt e Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling e Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle e Mend tears loose hems and seams e Treat spots and stains See Removing Stains on pages 16 18 e Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Sorting e Separate heavily soiled items from lightly normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers Nee corduroy synthetics perma nent press When possible turn lint givers inside out soiled
12. may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3363574 2196 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
13. ones even if they would e Separate dark colors from light colors colorfast items from noncolorfast items e Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items Loading e Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the top of the basket top row of V holes Do not wrap items around the agitator Items A should move easily through m wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle free results Items should sink and reappear later e Load washer properly and select correct load size setting Overloading or packing the machine and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can cause poor cleaning increase wrinkling create excessive lint wear out items faster because of pilling 12 e Load by the amount of space items take up not by their weight e Mix large and small items in each load F4 N Load evenly to maintain m washer balance An off N N balance load can make the D washer vibrate during spin e Use a large load size setting to reduce wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy items towels jeans e Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full sized loads set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY PLUS WASHE
14. RS Heavy Work Permanent Mixed Load Towels Clothes Press 2 double or 8 bath towels 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 1 king size 8 hand towels 3 shirts 1 tablecloth sheet s 10 wash cloths 3 pair jeans 1 dress 4 pillowcases 1 bath mat 1 coverall 1 blouse 6 T shirts Delicates z 2 slacks 6 pair shorts none 3 shirts 2 reha 2 camisoles 2 slacks 2 pillowcases 2 blouses 4 slips 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs 4 panties 4 shirts 2 bras 4 tops 2 nighties 2 dresses Saving energy e Use warm or cold wash water for most e Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent loads Use hot water only when washing and pretreat stains or heavy soils Use the heavy greasy soils or whites cycles and wash times recommended for e Use cold rinses the fabric and soil e Wash full loads e Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening e Use lower water levels when washing Ask your Bower company small loads 13 LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE HOT 130 F 54 C or above e Work clothes pastels e Diapers WARM 90 110 F 32 44 C silks woolens e Knits delicate fabrics e Extra sensitive colors e Noncolorfast items e Hand washables SUGGESTED FABRICS e Sturdy whites colorfast e Dark noncolorfast colors e Permanent press items e Nylon polyester acrylics COMMENTS e Best cleaning for heavily soiled items e Removes oils perspiration greasy
15. a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Gearcase assembly fi covered by your 1 warranty Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request NOTES 22 NOTES WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by FROM DATE OF PURCHASE an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP repl
16. acement parts for any part of gearcase assembly WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase FROM DATE OF PURCHASE assembly is shown in the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement parts for outer tub should it crack or fail to WARRANTY contain water due to defective materials or workmanship FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your washer 2 Instruct you how to use your washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states 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 Outside the United States a different warranty
17. ashing results can be traced to the hardness of the wash water To check your water hardness e City water ask the city water company e Well water ask the local water authority Ask for the mineral content in grains gallon or parts million If your water is more than 8 grains gallon or more than 137 parts million you should consider e Installing a water softener e Using more detergent e Using a packaged water conditioner e Not using soap LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions Always follow care label directions when they are available Below are general washing instruc tions for some special washables ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains Select water temperature cycle and electric or woolen time according to the type of blanket being washed Two rinses may be necessary Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing Curtains drapes Wash small loads Crowding may cause wrinkling Replace slipcovers slipcovers while still slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly NOTE Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed Diapers When using chlorine bleach for soaking add extra detergent to the load Avoid overuse of fabric softeners absorbency will be reduced Elastic spandex Elastic picks up oil from the body Oil can damage elastic Wash
18. easured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid bleach dispenser See page 10 e Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser See page 10 Close the washer lid AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Bleach dispenser Fabric softener dispenser continued on next page OPERATING YOUR WASHER 5 Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed e The Load Size Selector is a rotary knob Your washer has five load size settings e To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill turn the Selector to the desired new setting Select a wash rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed e See page 14 for water temperature guidelines OPTIONAL STEP If desired set the Extra Rinse Selector to On for an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want See pages 7 and 8 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer Medium a Large
19. el settings Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during wash part of cycle chlorine bleach use only Adding liquid fabric softener 1 Add detergent and load clothes into the basket 2 Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis penser using the amount recommended on the package Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 3 Dilute fabric softener with warm water Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross bar in the opening 4 Start the washer Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final rinse NOTE Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur 5 Flush dispenser periodically with warm water as illustrated e To remove the dispenser grasp the top of the dispenser with both hands Squeeze and push upward with thumbs to remove e Clean dispenser by holding under water faucet Replace after cleaning NOTE Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser The dispenser is ma liquid fabric softener use only Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your
20. l Knob and turn clockwise to Spin as illustrated 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob The washer drains then spins Understanding normal washer sounds Your new washer may make sounds that During drain your old one didn t Because the sounds are The rate that water is drained from your unfamiliar you may be concerned about washer depends on your installation If water them Don t be most of them are normal is drained quickly from the washer you may The following describes some of the hear air being pulled through the pump This el you may hear and what causes happens during the end of draining em g After drain and before spin During washing When the cycle changes from draining to When you select a small load size setting spinning you may hear gears engaging for a small wash load the water level in your washer is lower With this lower water level you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator OPERATING YOUR WASHER Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills to the selected load size before agitation and timing start The washer begins agitating immediately after filling agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down During agitation the XTRA ROLL ACTION agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load WASH fe S Wash selected time Dy The
21. like blood milk or grass Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing Stain removal rules e Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreatment products e Before treating any stain find out what kind of stain it is how old the stain is what kind of fabric it is and if the fabric is colorfast Check the care label e Washing and drying can set some stains e Start with cold or warm water Hot water can set some stains e When bleach is recommended use a bleach that is safe for the fabric e Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden corner of the item to see if the color is removed e Put the stained area face down on a paper towel or white cloth Apply the stain remover to the back of the stain This forces the stain off the fabric instead of through it e Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help break down some protein stains so they are easier to remove Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic beverage These stains turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water Wash If stain remains soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar Rinse Wash Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer
22. often to reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Flame retardant Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant Follow clothing manufacturer s instructions to retain flame retardant qualities Knits washable Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch However this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed especially bulky knits Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester nylon and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie Pillows stuffed Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be toys dried in a dryer Plastic rubber Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in items a mesh bag Quilts bedspreads Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they are quilted or stitched Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy An extra rinse may be necessary Scatter rugs Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt Wash more than one rug at a time If washing only one rug add bath towels to balance the load Snowsuits jackets Wash only one or two items at a time You may need to stop the washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed An extra rinse may be necessary 15 Removing Stains Stained heavily soiled or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results Soaking helps remove protein type stains
23. 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 on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Serial Number Dealer Address Our Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 253 1301 number is toll free Washer Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries 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 e Read all instructions before using the washer eDo not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents other flammable or
24. res 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 Load size Water temperature Extra rinse selector selector selector p 6 p 6 Cycle control knob j pp 6 8 WL HOS ses G K amp e Liquid chlorine oe bleach dispenser p 10 Model and serial number plate Liquid fabric under lid softener dispenser p 10 Tub MAGIC CLEAN lint filter bottom of washer basket p 9 Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results you must operate your washer properly This section gives you this important information Page references are included for more information Starting your washer 1 AWARNING Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering Doing so can result in death explo sion or fire Add measured detergent to the washer Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer e Sort and load clothes as described on pages 12 and 13 e If desired you may also add color safe bleach or extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour m
25. t and lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight Rinse and rewash Mildew may form if wet or damp laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflam mable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Hand wash paint stained items Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric Perspiration Remove stains before ironing Perspiration stains may weaken fabric Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric use one of the following treatments Fresh stains Apply ammonia to stain Rinse Launder to remove ammonia odor Old stains Apply white vinegar to stain Rinse Launder to remove vinegar odor Scorch Severe scorch cannot be removed Wet stain with 3 hydrogen peroxide Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric Rinse well Wash
26. tiff rough e Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water fabrics e Not enough detergent e Line drying Twisting e Overloading Tangling e Clothes wrapped around agitator Wrinkling e Overloading leave more room for permanent press and knits e Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle e Warm rinse water e Cycle selection incorrect Yellow areas e Water temperature too low from body oils e Not enough detergent 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Common washer problems Before calling for service check these Is the lid closed D 4 Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out i 4 Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker gt Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on i Are the water hoses kinked or clogged 4 amp Is the washer making noises see page 8 or vibrating Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator NOTE Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle These pauses are normal If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 21 20 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 19 and 20 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone n
27. umber Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need
28. washer can extend its life This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent bleach and other spills Clean interior with 1 cup 250 mL of chlo with a soft damp cloth or rine bleach mixed with 2 cups 500 mL of sponge as they occur Occa detergent Run washer through a complete sionally wipe the outside of cycle using hot water Repeat process if LSD the washer to keep it looking necessary like new NOTE Remove hard water deposits using Do not put sharp or metal objects in your only cleaners labeled as washer safe washer They can damage the finish Check all pockets for i pins clips money bolts nuts etc Do not lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets Winter storage or moving care Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer To use washer again 1 Shut off both water faucets 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1L of R V type antifreeze in 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 5 the basket Reconnect power supply cord 4 Run washer on a drain and spin setting Run the washer through a complete cycle see page 8 for about 30 seconds to mix with 1 cup 250
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