Whirlpool LC49OOXS Washer User Manual
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1. gent to clean out the antifreeze If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps L Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill e s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with fhe proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked eis the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out if your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during the permanent press or knit cycle e Remember the washer will stop for about1 2 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in these cycles If your washer fills and drains with out running e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isn t e The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Cali Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 802. A cycle that gently washes for a brief soak period and spins delicate items and washable knits NOTE You may hear fhe sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing RINSE SPIN RINSE 2 2 High Minutes Low Speed Rinses Speed Minutes 3 Spray High Rinses Speed pa gt pa gt Y mo m Z 7e zZ m gt O I O lt 2 m Adjust faucet for rinse water temperature if using single faucet connection RINSE SPIN 4 Low Minutes itati Speed Low Speed NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using single faucet connection WASH RINSE SPIN 2 2 Low Minutes itati Speed Minutes Speed Low 3 Spray Low Speed Rinses Speed NOTE Always use cold rinse water for delicate knit fabrics Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using single faucet connection IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN EVERY CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor and normal washer operations SOAK AND PRE WASH Cycles Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose Selected Minutes or panty hose ina net Level High laundry bag Speed 2 Ke QREWASH Say ON a A C NSS gt Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Selected
3. Kit 285418 Loading information DO NOT OVERLOAD Overloading or packing can e cause poor cleaning e increase wrinkling e cause excessive lint e wear out or tear items See the chart below for suggested load sizes Suggested load sizes PERMANENT HEAVY MIXED LOAD PRESS WORK CLOTHES 1 pair slacks amp shirts 3 work shirts 2 pillowcases lt 2 pair pants 2 shirts e double snee s 2 T shirts olllowcases single sheet z pillowcases KNITS TOWELS DELICATES 2 slacks 9 path towels 1 camisole 2 shirts Or 2 slips Or 6 bath towels 2 panties 3 dresses 3 hand towels 2 oras 6 wash cloths 1 nightie 1 half slip RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 gr 7 4 10 gr 10 20 gr 20 gr Powdered Detergents low suds VAC C 3G 34 1 C phosphate 60 mLi 8C mL 125 mL 175 250 mL normal suds Ve 4a C TG 1 3 C phosphate 125 mL 175 mL 250 mL 300 250 mL low suds non 13 C 6 34 C 1C phosphate 80 mL 125 mL 175 mL 250 mL normal suds ho 34 C 1 114 1 2 C non phosphate 125 mL 175 mL 250 300 mL 350 mL Liquid Detergents ta C 3 2 C v2 C Ya C 60 mL 80 125ml 125 mL 175 ml NOILVINAOANI ONIGVOT SNOILOINNOO JJHSYM Starting your washer Before starting your washer be sure you have measured and added detergent and have put in a properly sorted load 77 Sy game SA Whirkpdot CONVERTIBLE 2 S
4. a ij AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up Spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 13 O _ I mi W O uv m AD gt Z 9 Z 7e pa 7 Cc O O Z oe e O gt 2 Z nT O A lt 0 Cc 7 gt 7e Ir rr re Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product Ld e e Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 faucets Discon automobile type nect and drain antifreeze inthe water inlet hoses basket an To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hases to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 14 PULL START Set the washer fora DRAIN and SPIN see page 12 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter
5. Minutes Double the amount of Level High detergent recommended Speed when using the SUPER WASH Cycle SOAK 8 Minutes he PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation WASH 2 Minutes High Speed Pre wash setting begins here see page 12 for detailed instructions Adjust faucet for rinse water temperature if using single faucet connection REFILL The washer will proceed to 10 the Regular Heavy Cycle If eer you want a different cycle to follow Super Wash push in the cycle control knob turn to the cycle and time you want pull knob out to start 11 r gt pa as gt D U m Z Q z m gt O pa O lt rm m Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse Your washer can be set to drain and spin for heavily soiled loads and spin out water which need more detergent Extra e Push Control Knob in detergent can require an extra rinse e Turn clockwise to the bar just before e Push Control Knob in OFF in any cycle See above drawing Turn cl ise to any eon the dial STAC ICe Melony OIS e Pull Control Knob out See above drawing e The washer will drain and spin e Pull control Knob out e The washer will fill agitate drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 8 11 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water e Turn clockwise to point ata number for soaking or pre washing stained
6. in the SOAK Cycle use the 2 laundry Hot water can set stains minute mark fora pre wash e Use recommended amount of Pull Control Knob out to start washer detergent or pre soak product When the cycle is over add de e Push Control Knob in tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point fo a number in the SOAK Cycle Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load for best filtering results Note The load type will vary the amount of lint build up To clean o Lift off the agitator barrel AGITATOR e Wash or wipe the filter clean in the ee bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable e Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place 12 Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers awit Ns i My NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids e soak or store urine soaked clothes Ibias
7. 0 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consulfant can instruct you inhow to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if ser ce is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your Irea 3 If you need service Whirlpool has gt a nationwide Whirlpool network of fran chised TECH CARE VECH CARE service Compa FRANCHISED SERVICE njes TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call Sur COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under iPPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS ArHRLPOCL ABE ANCES RANCAISED TETH CARE SERVICE arty i 7 SERVE E COMPANIES A ay SERYE E asi e yu aye CPA MAALE 49y9 999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp RONERS SERVICING Wie bot cu APPLAN ES ANEH SED TELP LARE SERVICE SERUP Fa OMPANIES gi ney a 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants orif you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor Mi 49022 If
8. GULAR HEAVY Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the To set the controls for a rinse and spin selected number of minutes or drain and spin see page 12 wm gt wa Z lt O Cc 7 gt N T m 7 What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Acycle for sturdily P AETS constructed selected Minutes J Minutes e fabrics that are Level High Low moderately soiled WASH PARTIAL 8 DRAIN Minutes Minutes Pause High Low Speed Speed gt _ oN 70 Fen PRESS N LES Fig TNN REFILL A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse ak which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some synthetic fabrics KNITS GENTLE Cycle ASOAK 2 Minutes Low Speed Minutes A Indicates the machine is pausing
9. PEED 6 CYCLE Gro WATER LEVEL TEMPERATURE inse 1 Select a 2 Select WATER a SIZE TEMPERATURES m S S4 MANUAL SELECT New f a Tay TEMPERATURE face e Turn the knob to point at a setting For permanent or two faucet that describes the size of load you connection want fo wash e USE WATER TEMP Selector to match e Set the knob on or between EX wash and rinse water temperatures SMALL a few items and LARGE to the type of fabrics being a full load washed See page 5 for details onload For one faucet connection sizes e Set WATER TEMP Selector to COLD COLD e See pages 8 1 for details on changing water temperatures at the faucet Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide and printed under the washer lid LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results the when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely in to wash the water loo big a load or foo little water can tear items LARGE 11 3 gals 42 7 L 9 4 gals 35 6 L 7 5 gals 28 41 EX SMALL 5 6 gals 21 2 L Approximate fill with load 00 12 yi SOAK N 0 y Se PULL START PUSH STOP Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right It must be want The numbers are minutes pushed in and turned only of wash time The drawing shows clockwise 8 minutes of agitation in the RE
10. es 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 limitation or exclusion 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt Whirlpool Part No 387422 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Automatic Washers Ctothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerato Freezers i lt Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges
11. loor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST WASHER CONNECTIONS LOADING INFORMATION STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE REGULAR HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE SOAK AND PREWASH SUPER WASH OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR Winterizin IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE c 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cleaning soivents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer A WAYS store dete
12. r until it snaps into place LOCKING COLLAR WATER FLOW BUTTON HOSE CONNECTOR e Slowly turn the water faucet on to full e Pull the electrical power cord from storage area inthe back of the washer e Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet To disconnect washer e Unplug the electrica power cord and put it back in its storage area e Turn the water faucet off e Press the red Water Flow Bufton to release the water pressure e Move the locking collar down and pull the connector e Drain water from the hoses through the hose connector e Hang the hoses on storage rack l 2 Portable two faucet connections if you have two separate water inlet hoses and a drain hose your washer can be connected to both hot and cold water faucets Connecting the washer e Connect the hot and cold water inlet hose to the hot and cold faucets e Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe e Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet To disconnect the washer e Turn water faucets off e Unplug power cord and return it to storage area e Disconnect the drain water supply hoses Hang them on the storage rack 3 Permanent installation This washer can be converted from portable to permanent instructions for permanent installation come with the washer You will need two fill hoses one drain hose and four leveling legs These can be purchased from your Whirlpool Dealer
13. rgent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and iaundry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water ae Aarel Mel T TaMely foMc ret lal AURTE ally two weeks or longer explo sive hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage 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 the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ae gt A ead gt Z O a m gt 2 a 7J m N e lt 0 Cc 7 7 m w V 0 Z A rmm 7e e wm gt TI m lt Washer connections 1 Portable one faucet connection Use the hose connector provided with the washer for a one faucet connection To connect washer e Lift the hoses off the storage rack on the back of the washer e Attach the hose connector to the faucet adapter by pulling down on the locking collar while lifting up on the connecto
14. use amp care guide es AUTOMATIC WASHER Convertible Compact Model LC4900XS Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Oryers Freezers Refrigerator Fr Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL WATER NUMBER PLATE LEVEL SELECTOR n a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB BASKET TUB AGITATOR Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer is used You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need serice or call with a SENEE question have this information ready Model Number 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate under the lid near the Senal Number hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip neho abate Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales ee ee slip and warranty Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly installed and leveled ona f
15. you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better re spend to your request for assistance 15 lt 0 Cc m m Q N m 7 lt O m O 7 gt aN wm putr gt Z 2 m WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised I TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear WARRANTY case assembly if defective in materials or From Date of Purchase workmanship LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack WARRANTY or fail to contain water due to defective From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls fo 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use your washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and deliver This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranti
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