Inglis IAX4000RQ1, IAX4000RQ0, IAS5000RQ0 Owner’s Manual

by Whirlpool Corporation

WASHERUSERINSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

ASSISTANCEORSERVICE............................1

WASHERSAFETY............................................2

WASHERUSE.................................................3

WASHERCARE..............................................5

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................6

WARRANTY....................................................8

AssistanceorService

Ifyou need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
eXperience Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the

U.S.A., or write:

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer eXperience Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please includea daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future

reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installabon
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You can

find this information on the model and serial number label, located

under the washer lid.

Dealer name
Serial number
Address

Phone number

Model number

Purchase date

3955881

WASHERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have providedmany importantsafety messages in this manual and on your appliance, Always read and obey allsafety
messages.

This isthe safety alert symbol.
This symbolalerts you to potentialhazards that san kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages willfolFowthe safety alert symbol and either the word =DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or sedously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is,tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,and tell you what can
happen ifthe instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the riskof fire, electric shock, or injuryto persons when usingthe washer, follow basic precautions,

includingthe forlowing:

• Read all instructionsbefore using the washer.

• Do notwash articlesthat have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spottedwith gasoline,

dry-cleaningsolvents, otherflammable, or explosive
substances as they give offvapors that couldignite or
explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, orother
flammable, orexplosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give offvapors that couldignite or
explode.

• Under certain conditions,hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water systemthat has not been used

for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hot water system has not been

used for such a period, before usingthe washing
machine, turnon all hot water faucets and let the water

flow fromeach for several minutes. Thiswill release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As thegas is

flammable, do notsmoke or use an open flame dudng
this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Do notallow childrento play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used

near children.

• Before the washer isremoved from service or discarded,

removethe dooror lid.

• Do notreach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitatoris

moving.

• Do not install or storethe washer where it will be exposed to
the weather.

• Do nottamper with controls.

• Do notrepair or replace any part ofthe washer or attempt any

servicingunlessspecificallyrecommended in this manual or in
publisheduser-repair instructions that you understandand
have the skillstocarry out.

• See "Electfical Requirements" for groundinginstructions.

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WASHERUSE

Forthese suggested full-aized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.

SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load Towels Delicates
3 pair pants 3 double sheets 10 bath towels 3 camisoles

3 shirts 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 1 quilted robe

4 pairjeans 8 T-shirts 14 washcloths 4 slips

1 coverall 6 pairshorts 1bath mat 4 panties
1 overall 2 shirts 2 bras

2 blouses 2 nighties
8 handkerchiefs 1 baby's dress

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work CIotJles Mixed Load Towels Delicates
2 pair pants 2 double sheetsor 8 bath towels 3 camisoles

3 shirts 1 king sizesheet(s) 8 hand towels 4 slips
3 pairjeans 4 pillowcases 10 washcloths 4 panties

1coverall 6 T-shirts 1bath mat 2 bras

6 pair shorts 2 nighties
2 shirts

2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened

with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

1. Measuredetergent and pour it into the washer. If dasired, add
powdered or liquidcolor safe bleach. Drop a sorted load of

clothesloosely into yourwasher.

• Load evenlyto maintain washer balance. Mix large and
smallitems. Items shouldmove easilythroughthe wash

water. Overloadingcan cause poor cleaning.

2. (OPTIONAL)Add liquid chlorinebleach.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer'sdirectionsfor proper use.

Undiluted bleachwill damage any fabric ittouches. The
damage appears as rips, holes,tears, orcolor loss andmay
notshow up until several washingslater.Toavoid spilling,use
acup with a pouringspout. Do not letbleach splash, drip, or
rundown intothe washer basket. A_ways measure liquid
chlorinebleach. Do not guess. Do notuse more than the

manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load. Use less
with a smallerload size.

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Style 1: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some
models)

Use onlyliquidchlorine bleach inthis dispenser. Pour

measured liquidchlorine bleach into the liquidchlorine
bleach dispenser. Bleach is immediately fed into washer
and is diluted automatically during the wash part of the
cycle.

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