Whirlpool LB3000XK User's Manual
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1. enzyme pre soak and detergent Some stains heavy soil or other powders to help prevent spot fading laundry problems are best removed on colored items with a soak or a double wash You can e Add load work the Cycle Control Knob for these added cleaning operations 6 e Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn right clockwise to a fill area in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle FILL HOT v le KNIT GENy e The washer fills only when the Control Knob points to one of these fill areas For a lower water level see page 5 e Warm water is suggested for most soaking e After the washer fills push in the Con trol Knob SLOWLY turn the Control Knob to the 2 minute setting pull it out e Let the washer agitate for about one minute then push the Control Knob in to stop the washer e Soak for the time needed NEVER SOAK FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS Follow package recommendations on the pre soak product e Pull the Control Knob out to let the washer finish agitating e After the washer drains and spins but before it refills for the rinse push the Control Knob in to stop the washer e Add detergent for the wash Always dissolve powdered detergentina quart of warm water before adding to a wet load Or use undiluted liquid detergent e Turn the Control Knob to the right clockwise to the cycle and number of minutes you want e Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer e Use chlorine bleach only ina full wash cycle2. Model LB3000XK Space Saver 24 inch lt gt Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use amp Care Guide a LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER ee CYCLE CONTROL KNOB SS nn wea NA AND TEMPERATURE SELECTOR LINT FILTER AGITATOR Copy Your Modei and Serial Numbers Here When you need Service or call with a question have this information ee ready nie ee aN Oe ae 1 Complete Mode and Serial Numbers from the plate under the lid near the ee Fe hinge Fer yeh Nae 2 Purchase date from sales Slip or date installed ect Copy this information in these PS gt ae hop Spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Before using your Washer Please read this booklet to be sure your washer is installed and used properly It will help vou get the best results and longest life your washer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer s installed by a qualified installer e Is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e Is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e s properly electrically grounded e Is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e Is properly maintained s protected from the weather Is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easi
3. cm of suds DETERGENT works in hard or soft water Package directions are usually based on soft water and washers with normal size tubs Use more detergent 1 for hard water 2 for heavy greasy or oily soils 3 if the detergent is low phosphate 4 for cold water washes DETERGENT SUDS There are high normal and low sudsing pow dered detergents If the recom mended amount of detergent makes too much suds switch to a lower sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent Use the following chart as beginning suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your Laundry Guide for more infor mation pages 14 22 RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds 3ig Cup 175 mL 114 CUPS 250 300 11 4 12 Cups ml 300 350 mL Normal Suds 11 4 cups 300 ML 134 cups 425 mL 2 2 s cups 475 525 mL High Suds 1 114 Cups 2 cups 475 mL 21 2 cups 600 mL 300 350 mL No phosphate Follow package recommendations Liquid Detergents Va to 1 cup 60 to 250 mL depending on the brand and amount of soil Follow package recommendations These recommendations do not apply In areas where phosphates are banned In areas with laws limiting by weight or percentage the amount of detergent used in a wash load For a Soak eee t k product ergent or pre soa rOadUC or Pre Wash to washer eae Aiway ae
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5. the pointer is on the num ber of minutes you want in the cycle you want e Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid e Tostart the washer pull the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle is over the washer will stop e To stop the washer at any time during a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull if out to restart the washer e To change a setting push the Con trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn the Control Knob to the right clock wise to the setting you want Pull the knob out to start the washer Whirlpool 2 SPEED 2 CYCLE 2 To adjust the wash water temperature Vv e Hot wash can be selected only in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob so the pointer is on from 10 to14 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Pull the Control Knob out to start wy 5Y 2 F a Or fa g 2 g ON 8 Fone _ e Warm wash can be selected in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob so the pointer is on from 7 to 9 minutes Pull the Control Knob out to start pull start A warm wash is pre set in the KNIT GENTLE Cycle Push in and turn the Con trol Knob so the pointer is on from 4 to 6 minutes Pull the Control Knob out to start All rinses use cold water 3 To use less wash water When you have only a few items to wash you may want to use less water to help save energy Setting the washer to fill
6. with less water also sets it for a shorter agitation time e The washer will fill to its highest level about 15 3 gallons or 59 9 liters when the Control Knob points to a fill area e To use less water push the Control Knob in and turn to the right clockwise to a fill area in the cycle you want Pull the Control Knob out the washer will start fo fill be no KNIT GEny 4AvaH EN e When there is as much water as you want in the washer push the Control Knob in SLOWLY turn if to the right past the fill area Pull the Control Knob out push stop You can have as many as 6 minutes of agitation or as few as 2 minutes with a low water level in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle In the KNIT GENTLE Cycle you will have about 2 minutes of agitation e For the rinse the washer fills to its highest level with cold water 4 Load sizes For the best cleaning results the load should move freely in the water Watch for rollover An item like a sock should sink and come up again later AIHSYM ANOA ONISN Important Detergent Information Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil and by holding it in the water so it drains away If not enough detergent is used soil and lint can settle back on the items in the load SOAP works best in soft water 0 4 grains hardness In harder water both the wash and rinse water should be softened Use enough soap to make about 112 to 2 inches 3 8 to 5 5
7. AN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions O 2 If youneed service lt lt Whirlpool lt TECH CARE HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE 1 If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away to your nearest Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlboo maintains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE ser vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance n peak condition You ll find your nearest TECH CARE service Company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 All other states 800 253 1304 If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its Continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or fo get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your C4 CARE service represen
8. anding Your Washer This automatic washer has cycle settings with different agitation and spin speeds for different fabric types For example the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle nas high agitation and spin speeds KNIT GENTLE has low agitation and spin speeds You can control the wash water temperature and the amount that fills the washer by moving the control dial according to instructions on page 4 Sections in this Use amp Care Guide go into detail on the what and why of each setting Read this and the Laun ary Guide carefully to get the best cleaning results Cleaning the Lint Filter Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agitates Check it often to make sure it s clean and filter ing at its best To remove it for cleaning press the release and pull straight out Instruc tions for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter is m T O Lag a Z 9 0 zZz 4 m z n N ex O gt Q z _ c z Oo aa a aN gt z g z z p ba m a Using Your Washer Your automatic washer is easy to use To make it even easier read the following steps before starting your first load Start your washer after you put in detergent the load and any other laundry aids according to information on page 3 1 Select a cycle and start the washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the right clockwise e Stop when
9. er to remove before the washer is used You may want to wipe out the bask i with a damp cloth before using SPINNING SAFETY If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS COMPLETELY SPECIAL CAUTION Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater This can happen when hot water hasn t been used for a while usu ally two weeks or more To prevent injury or damage allow any gases to escape by running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for several minutes Don t smoke near the taucet while it is open and turn otf any open flame to remove dust from storing or shipping Contents SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Before Using Your Washer 2 Laundry Guide for tips on deter Loading YourWasher 3 gents other laundry aids and Understanding Your Washer 3 instructions for washing special Cleaning the Lint Filter 3 items Using YourWasher 4 See the Installation Instructions for Important Detergent Information 6 complete information Fora SoakorPreWash 6 Cycle Operation 8 REGULAR HEAVY 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 8 SAFETY FIRST KNIT GENTLE 0 0 ccc eee eee eee 8 Do not permit children to operate For Rinsing Only 8 or play with the washer For Spinning Only 9 If You Need Serv
10. iceorHelp 10 1 Before Calling for Service 10 CAUTION Store laundry deter 2 If You Neeg Service 0 1 gent and additives in a cool dry 3 If You Have a Problem 1 place where children can t reach them Loading your Washer For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 4 Sort the Laundry into Loads e Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loads e Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer 2 Measure Detergent Add to Washer Basket e See detergent information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide e Add dry bleach or water condi tioner not fabric softener if used Follow the package directions carefully 3 Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Add ing to the Washer Basket e See the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 4 Load the Washer e Spread the load evenly Don t put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning e Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only to the Deep Rinse Cycle e DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH Fabric softeners can com bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics Underst
11. not in a soak PRE WASH e Add detergent to the washer basket e Add load e Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn right clockwise to the FILL WARM or FILL HOT area in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle e Use warm water for stained fabrics Use hot for heavily soiled or greasy loads e Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer filling e When the washer has filled to the level you want push in the Control Knob SLOWLY turn the Control Knob right clockwise fo the wash time needed for the load usually 4 to 6 minutes Pult it out to start Vv ste ae Aayan aw AGITATION e After the washer agitates drains and spins push the Control Knob in to stop the washer before it refills for the rinse e Add detergent for the second wash Always dissolve powdered deter gent in a quart of warm water before adding to a wet load Or use undiluted liquid detergent e Turn the Control Knob to the right clockwise to the cycle and number of minutes you want e Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer e Use chlorine bleach only in a full wash cycle not in a pre wash g Laa m bd 9 m zZ Zz TY oO a gt 0 z n 0 gt K vw bsd m gt mn I Cycle Operation Your washer has two cycles The numbers in each cycle are for the num ber of minutes you want the washer to agitate before it drains and fills for the rinse You will want to use the longer agitation time
12. s for more heavily soiled loads You can adjust the wash water WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE PUSHIN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME ke e PULLOUT TOSTART PUSHIN _ KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT TO START For Rinsing Only Your washer can be set to rinse only Use tne setting for an extra rinse or for laundry that only needs a rinse and Spin There is an asterisk just after the numbers in both cycles If you push in on the Cycle Control Knob turn the pointer to one of those asterisks and pull the Control Knob out the washer will fill agitate drain and spin For high agitation and spin speeds use the asterisk in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle The KNIT 8 REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE Use for sturdy white and colorfast cot tons and for heavy work clothes High agitation and spin speeds nelp get the best cleaning results KNIT GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items and washable synthetic knits such as polyester nylon acrylic Wash nylon hose or panty hose ina net laundry bag GENTLE Cycle has low agitation and spin speeds The washer fills with cold water Water level and temperature can t be adjusted in this setting KNT GON a temperature in the REGULAR HEAVY if you turn to a cycle and start the Cycle You can also work the Cycle washer but change your Mind push in Control Knob to use less water when on the Cycle Control Knob and t
13. tative give ou faster service if you include tne ode and serial number of your sppiiance when requesting service Msl retain your sales slip and warranty o verify your warranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service epresentative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your MHAIR POOL appliances He can help fou maintain the quality originally built nto your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take tne time now to look up his eleonone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 If youhave aproblem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide yourname address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance ow m nm 0 za m O gt e zZ 9 o yo a re m FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for guality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirpool appliance FSP replacement parts wiil fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting
14. urn washing small loads See page 5 to the right clockwise fo the setting you want Then pull out to start i H ing the bar just before OFF in any cycle For Spinning Only i The washer will drain spin out There may be times when you water and stop want to drain out all the wash water and start over To stop the washer at any time just push in on the Cycle Control Knob To set the washer so it drains and spins water out of the load push in on the Control Knob turn the dial to the right clockwise so the pointer is touch be VNI GEN a 9 lt O m O Y m a gt 0 z 2 zZ aN m O z lt nm a zZz O z Ss lt If You Need Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Three Steps 1 Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked s the Cycle Control Knob set and ulled out YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN s the lid closed s the power supply cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a nuMber in the cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER TH
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