Whirlpool LSV9244DQ0 User's Manual
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1. 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 spots e Not enough detergent or dispenser not used 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 gt 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 Stiff rough e Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water fabrics e Not enough detergent Line drying Twisting e Overloading Tangllng 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 Water temperature too low from body oils e Not enough detergent 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Common washer problems Before calling for service che2. Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric Persplration Soft drinks 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 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 OR Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry Wash Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol Heat and detergent may set stain 21 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 24 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
3. gt Whirlpool HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare A Note to You cceeeeees Washer Safety 00 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Starting your washer 5 Stopping restarting your washer eeeeeeeeeeeees 7 Selecting a cycle and time 8 Using rinse and spin 10 Using drain and spin 10 Understanding normal washer SOUMNGS 2005 10 Understanding what happens in each cycle 11 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 11 Adding liquid chlorine DIG ACH i cies essesdcceseseteststensee 12 Adding liquid fabric SOMONE sc2scceseccsccseseive cased 12 Carling for Your Washer 13 Laundry Tips 00 14 Removing Stains 19 Troubleshooting 22 Requesting Assistance or Service aessa 24 Warranty 0 ceeeseeee 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questlons or comments SPEED SELECT AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO 3363556 D Line 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 informa tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and saf
4. or 12 HEAVY minutes of wash time depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics use 6 SOFTWASH minutes of wash time Permanent Press Cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash System a cool down rinse and a shortened spin 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 Delicates Cycle The Delicates cycle features reduced agitation time for gentle soil removal A shortened spin reduces wrinkling Use 6 minutes of wash time for cleaning moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits On 9 cycle models use 3 minutes of wash time for cleaning lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits NOTE The wash times may be labeled REGULAR and LIGHT depending on your washer model Hand Washables Cycle The Hand Washables cycle features brief low speed agitation and short soaks to gently clean special care items A shortened low spin speed reduces wrinkling Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled hand washables 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 Refer to Hand Washables on page 17 for more information OPERATIN
5. soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline oil or other flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials e Flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents kerosene gasoline etc should not be used or stored in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion e Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on or inside your washer Supervise children closely when your washer is used near them e Before your washer is removed from service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment e After starting a cycle do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops Do not tamper with the controls e If your hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near your faucet while it is open Please e Have only a qualified person install repair or replace parts on washer e Maintain washer properly e Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the
6. Wash in warm water Wash small items in Items a mesh bag Qullts 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 18 Removing Stains Stained heavily soiled or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results Soaking helps remove protein type stains like blood milk or grass Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing Stain removal rules e Use warm water for soaking or prewashing When bleach is recommended use a stained laundry Hot water can set stains bleach that is safe for the fabric e Most stains are easier to remove when Test stain removers on an inside seam or they are fresh Old or set stains may not hidden corner of the item to see if the color come out Follow package directions for is removed pretreatment products e Put the stained area face down on a paper e Before treating any stain find out what towel or white cloth Apply the stain kind of stain it is how old the stain is what remover to the back of
7. model may not include all features e Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features Load size Cycle signal Water temperature Speed selector Extra rinse selector selector selector pP 5 p 6 Cycle control knob y 5 pp 7 10 Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser p 12 CLEAN TOUCH panel p 6 Model and serial number plate under lid Liquid fabric softener dispenser p 12 Basket MAGIC CLEAN lint filter bottom of washer basket p 11 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 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 14 and 15 e If desired you may also add color safe bleach or extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the bleach dispenser See page 12 Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser See page 12 Close the washer lid Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and
8. put sharp or metal objects in your only cleaners labeled as washer safe fae washer They can damage the finish Check all pockets for ai 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 agaln 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 the basket 4 Reconnect power supply cord 4 Run washer on a drain and spin setting 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle see page 10 for about 30 seconds to with 1 cup 250 mL of detergent to clean mix 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 are you should away e Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer 13 Laundry Tips This section reviews prop
9. temperature will not fall below freezing e Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight e Connect washer to the correct 3 prong outlet electrical supply water supply and drain e Ground washer properly See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Understanding your responsibilities e Store laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children cannot reach them in a locked cabinet if possible e Read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil These items may contain some oil after laundering Due to the remaining oil the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself e Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover in the same wash Hazardous fumes can form e Unplug power supply cord before attempt ing to service your washer e Do not machine wash fiberglass materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation 3 Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer NOTES e The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your
10. tub should it crack or fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship 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 may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 fro
11. G YOUR WASHER 8 Cycle Model 9 Cycle Model OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin NOTE An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles See page 7 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 agitates drains and spins Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push in the Cycle Control 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 your old one didn t Because the sounds are unfamiliar you may be concerned about them Don t be most of them are normal The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them During washing When you select a small load size setting for a small wash load your washer has a lower water level With this lower water level you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator 10 During drain The rate that water is drained from your washer depends on your installation If water is drained quickly from th
12. Roane 5 oe Spin Spray rinse Rinse D ai Spin vy 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 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 level 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 NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add fabric it touches powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted your wash load The dispenser is for liquid 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 softe
13. able 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 continued on next page 19 REMOVING STAINS STAIN 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 Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried See vegetable cooking oil Warning on page 3 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 Fat grease or oik Fresh stains Soak immediately in cool water Wash If stain r
14. ck these ts the lid closed ai Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out T Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage W w Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker D Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on amp Are the water hoses kinked or clogged gt Ba Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer It must be higher gt Ba Is the washer making noises see page 10 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 24 23 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 22 23 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 number wy in the U S A A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone
15. d 9 10 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer Stopping restarting your washer e To stop the washer at any time push in Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer close lid if neces sary and pull out Cycle Control Knob OPERATING YOUR WASHER Selecting a cycle and time This section illustrates and describes the e The washer pauses briefly throughout wash cycles you can select with the Cycle each cycle These pauses are normal for Control Knob Use this information to help washer operation you make the best cycle selections for your e An Extra Rinse option is available in wash loads Each cycle is designed for all cycles different types of fabrics and soil levels e Refer to page 10 to learn more about the e Match your cycle selection with the agitate sounds you may hear during a wash cycle spin speed you selected for your wash e Refer to page 11 to help you understand load see pages 6 and 7 what happens during a wash cycle Super Wash Cycle The Super Wash cycle 18 minutes features an extended wash time for washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal For improved cleaning use two times the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle Normal Cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash System if high speed agitation is selected and a longer final spin to shorten drying time Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics Select 9 REGULAR
16. e washer you may hear air being pulled through the pump This happens during the end of draining After drain and before spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning you may hear gears engaging 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 continu ous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load WASH fe o w Re Wash selected time 7w If high speed agitation is selected agitation speed is reduced in the last few minutes of most cycles This provides better fabric care The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains Drain No agitation 7v Spin ww 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 if high speed agitation is selected by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press cycles RINSE Fill v F Drain No
17. ely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card 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 Dealer Adress 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 number is toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 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 AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your washer follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all instructions before using your washer Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned washed
18. emains 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 Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature and 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 Grass or green vegetables Ink or ballpoint pen ink Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash If stain remains bleach if safe for fabric India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely 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 Ketchup or tomato products Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzy
19. er 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 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 19 21 e Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Sorting e Separate heavily soiled items from lightly XN soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics perma nent at DROS When possible turn lint givers inside out 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 a holes Do not wrap items R around the agitator Items m should move easily through 2o 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 Overl
20. itional information on wash cycles SPEEDS RECOMMENDED AGITATION SPIN CYCLE COMMENTS LOW LOW Hand Washables e Use for delicate fabrics bulky knits that wrinkle easily e Gentle cleaning for light soils e Minimizes wrinkling LOW HIGH Delicates e Use for delicate fabrics e Gentle cleaning for light soils i ee 6 e Shortens drying time e Use for sturdy cottons blends e Removes heavy soils e Shortens drying time OPERATING YOUR WASHER SPEEDS RECOMMENDED AGITATION SPIN CYCLE COMMENTS HIGH LOW Permanent Press e Use for permanent press synthetic fabrics e Removes heavy soils e Minimizes wrinkling If you select high speed agitation the Gentle Wash System helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press cycles 8 Turn the End of Cycle Signal On or Off and Extra Rinse option On or Off with the rotary knob shown e Select Extra Rinse On when adding extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle or any other cycle The washer adds an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle Select End of Cycle Signal On when you want the washer to alert you when the wash load is complete This is especially helpful when washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends 9 Push In the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want See pages 8 an
21. llion If your water is more than from the faucet that fills your washer 8 grains gallon or more than 137 parts NOTE If you do not have a faucet at your million you should consider washer site collect the water from the e Installing a water softener faucet closest to your washer s Dang mom deleraant 2 Place a candy thermometer or cookin E ibernoinei rin the water to check the e Using a packaged water conditioner temperature e Not using soap 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 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 chlo
22. m anywhere in the U S A post 50 recovered materials PART NO 3363556 D Line 5 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered TrademarWTM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
23. me 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 20 REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Meat Julce 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 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 salt 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 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
24. ner 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 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 for liquid fabric softener use only 12 Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your 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 the cycle using hot water Repeat process if washer to keep it looking like necessary new NOTE Remove hard water deposits using Do not
25. ng WARM e Dark noncolorfast colors Best for moderately soiled to lightly 90 110 F e Permanent press items soiled items 32 44 C e Nylon polyester acrylics Safe for most fabric finishes silks woolens e Less fading and dye bleeding e Knits delicate fabrics e Reduces wrinkling COLD e Extra sensitive colors e Best for very lightly soiled items 70 90 F e Noncolorfast items e Saves hot water 21 32 C e Hand washables 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 Water hardness temperature Many poor washing results can be traced to Your hot water should be 130 F 54 C or the hardness of the wash water To check above If you do not know your hot water your water hardness temperature you can check it easily You e City water ask the city water company may need to raise the temperature of your e Well water ask the local water authority wae baatar Te check your hor Paar Ask for the mineral content in grains gallon 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available or parts mi
26. ns 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 covered by your Gearcase assembly i warranty WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown in the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust FSP replacement of outer
27. number in Dial toll free from anywhere consultants The consultant can instruct you your area Whirlpool Corporation 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 WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service respond properly to your request 24 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 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 a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specificatio
28. oading 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 14 e Load by the amount of space items take up not by their weight e Mix large and small items in each load Load evenly to maintain gt washer balance An off we balance load can make the N 4 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 Loading suggestions LAUNDRY TIPS For these suggested full sized loads set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting Heavy Work Clothes 2 pair pants 3 shits 3 pair jeans 1 coverall Knits 2 slacks 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses Permanent Press 1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Mixed Load 2 double or 4 pillowcases 6 T shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs 1 king size sheet s Towels 8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths t bathmat Delicates 2 camisoles 4 slips 4 pan
29. rine 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 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 Hand Washables Garments are labeled Hand Wash because e The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation e The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables cycle for gentle washing Follow care label directions for drying Items that may shrink should be dried flat Block these items by gently stretching to original measurements Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed continued on next page LAUNDRY TIPS ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Knits 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
30. the stain This kind of fabric it is and if the fabric is forces the stain off the fabric instead of colorfast Check the care label through it e Washing and drying can set some stains e Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help e Start with cold or warm water Hot water break down some protein stains so they can set some stains are easier to remove Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak beverage 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 Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3 5 minutes Rinse thoroughly Wash Use ice to make gum hard Scrape off what you can Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Let dry Wash Chocolate Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash or coffee 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 nonflamm
31. the type of fabric being washed e The Load Size Selector has four load size settings small medium large and extra large To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill turn the Selector to the desired new setting Fabric softener dispenser continued on next page OPERATING YOUR WASHER 6 Select a wash rinse temperature with the CLEAN TOUCH Water Tempera ture Selector Match the water tem peratures with the type of fabric and soils being washed e See page 16 for water temperature guidelines Wash e The Selector has four temperature Temperature selections hot cold warm warm warm cold cold cold The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water e A colored indicator shows the setting you select 7 Set the CLEAN TOUCH Speed Selector to the agitation and spin speed that matches the fabrics and soils being washed e The Selector lets you customize your wash cycles with a choice of four agitate spin speeds low low low high high high and high low e Refer to the following table for recom mended agitation spin speeds and wash cycles for various loads e The top speed is the agitation speed and the bottom speed is the spin speed e A colored indicator shows the setting you select Agitation and spin speeds usage guide The following speed and cycle selections are recommended for better fabric care See pages 8 and 9 for add
32. ties 2 bras 2 nighties SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 3 pair pants 3 shirts Permanent Press 2 double or 1 king size sheet s 1 tablecloth Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T shirts Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall Knits 3 slacks 3 blouses 6 shirts 4 tops 4 dresses Saving energy e Use warm or cold wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites e Use cold rinses e Wash full loads e Use lower water levels when washing small loads 1 bathmat Delicates 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs e Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company 15 LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT e Work clothes e Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 130 F 54 C e Sturdy whites colorfast e Removes oils perspiration greasy or above pastels soils and stains e Diapers e Prevents graying or yellowi
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