Whirlpool LBR2132B, LBR4132B User Manual
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A Note To You
Knowing Your
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Operating Your
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ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
MODELS LBR2132B
LBR4132B
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A Note ToYou
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
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 an example of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock
Our Consumer Assistance number, l-800-253-1301, is
toll-free 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you
will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience,
we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from
the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip
together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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IMPOKANT SAFt INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when
using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the
l Read all instructions before using
your washer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, 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.
. 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.
l 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.
l Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l 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 min-
utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do
not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please . . .
l Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.
l Maintain washer properly.
* Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.’
l Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
and drain.’
l Ground washer properly.’
‘See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can
cabinet if possible).
l Read and follow instructions on pack-
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after launder- irritation.
ing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric
may smoke or catch fire by itself.
l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
form.
* Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
l Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to the fabrics
washed in following loads and cause skin
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Knowing Your Washer’s
Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all park and
features before using your washer.
Cycle control knob and
temperature selector
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Basket
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Operating Your Washer
In This Section
Before starting your washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting or stopping your washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting a load size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Selecting a wash temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
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Selecting a cycle and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using rinse and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using drain and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What happens in each cycle
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Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted
load in the washer before starting.
See page 10 for additional “Before you wash”
information.
Starting or stopping your washer
Starting your washer:
1.
Select a load size (see below).
2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the number and
wash water temperature in the cycle you
want. The numbers are minutes of wash
time. Wash water temperature is indicated
by the letter near FILL (H=Hot, W=Warm,
C&old). (See pages 6-8.)
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
l To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
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Selecting a load size
Position the Load Size Selector at the
setting that corresponds to the size load
you want to wash. Select a setting based
upon the size of the load and the fabric you
are washing. See pages 10 and 11 for
additional loading information.
To change the load size setting after the washer
has started to fill, move the Selector to the
desired new setting.
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Load size tips
l Items should move freely during the wash.
Do not overload the machine or select a load
size that is too small for the wash load.
l Use the Large load size setting for best
results with permanent press
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l Reduce wash time when using the Small
load size setting. Loads with only a few small
items need less wash time.
Selecting a wash temperature
Your washer selects a wash water temperature
and time when you select a wash cycle (see
“Selecting a cycle and time” on page 7).
Match wash water temperature to type of fabric
and soils being washed. All rinses are cold.
LBR4132B model:
1.
For hot wash water, turn Cycle Control
Knob to Heavy, 16 minutes wash.
2.
For warm wash water, turn Cycle Control
Knob to Regular, 14 minutes wash time.
3.
For cold wash water, turn Cycle Control
Knob to Normal, 12 minutes wash time.
NOTE: Warm and cold wash water also are
available in the Short cycle.
LBR2 132B model:
1.
For hot wash water, turn Cycle Control
Knob to Heavy, 14 minutes wash time.
2. For warn wash water, turn Cycle Control
Knob to W FILL.
3. For cold wash water, turn Cycle Control
Knob to Regular, 10 minutes wash time.
You may select different wash times by first
selecting the water temperature and then
turning to the new wash time. For example,
if you have the LBR2132B model washer and
you want 10 minutes of wash time with hot
water:
1.
Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise to 14 (hot wash water).
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob and allow your
washer to fill.
3. When your washer has filled, push in and
turn Cycle Control Knob clockwise to 10.
(Your washer may add a small amount of
additional cold water, but this should not
affect the overall desired wash water
temperature.)
4. Pull out Cycle Control Knob.
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NOTE: Follow the same procedure if you have
the LBR4132B model washer.
Water temperature tips:
l Use warm or hot wash water with permanent
press fabrics.
l For heavily-soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak in warm water
before washing.
See the ‘Water usage guide” on page 14 for
more information.
Selecting a cycle and time
Use the following information to guide you
when selecting a wash cycle and time.
When you select a wash cycle, your washer
selects the wash water temperature. If you
want a different temperature, see “Selecting a
wash temperature” on page 6.
LBR4132B
This model has the following cycles.
Heavy cycle
The Heavy cycle features hot water for heavy
soils and longer spins to shorten drying time.
l Use 16 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily
constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads.
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features warm wash water
and longer spins to shorten drying time. This
cycle is suitable for most loads.
l Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean
cottons, permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features cold wash water for
special fabrics and longer spins to shorten
drying time.
l Use 12 minutes of wash time to clean cotton
and linen fabrics that are lightly to moderately
soiled.
Short cycle
The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle
with warm or cold wash water for gentle soil
removal.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate
items and washable knits that are lightly
soiled.
NOTE: During the Short cycle, the machine will
pause for a brief soak period (2 minutes). The
word PAUSE on the Cycle Control Knob
indicates a period of no agitation.
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