Whirlpool LBR4132HQ0 User Manual

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Automatic Washers

A Note to You...........................................2

Washer Safety..........................................3

Parts and Features..................................4

Using Your Washer..................................5

Starting your washer.............................5

Loading .................................................7

Selecting a cycle and time....................8

Using the liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser.................................12

Adding liquid chlorine bleach..............12

Using the fabric softener dispenser ....13

Adding liquid fabric softener................13

Rinse/drain and spin ...........................14

MAGIC CLEAN®lint filter ....................14

Understanding normal washer sounds

..14

Understanding what happens in

each cycle...........................................15

Caring For Your Washer .......................16

Troubleshooting ....................................17

Assistance or Service...........................20

Warranty.................................................24

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,

call the Consumer Assistance Center:

1-800-253-1301

In Canada, for assistance or service,

see page 21.

A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL®appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mail 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 for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see the diagram on the “Parts and Features” page for the location of the label). Also, record the other information shown in the next column.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number ______________________________ Serial Number________________________________ Purchase Date ______________________________ Dealer Name ________________________________ Dealer Address ______________________________ Dealer Phone ________________________________

1-800-253-1301

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.

In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “Assistance or Service” section.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to

purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.whirlpool.com

In Canada, visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada

WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the

washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•

Read all instructions before using the washer.

•

Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•

Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

•

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

•

Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid.

•

Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving.

•

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

•

Do not tamper with controls.

•

Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

•

See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

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

OnOnOff

Super Plus

Medium

Small

Quick Wash

Load Size

5Cycle 2 Speed

Cycle Logic

Laundry SystemLaundry System

Extra Rinse

Normal

Quick Wash

Wrinkle Resist

P. Press /

Pull to Start Push to Stop

1-800-253-1301 ( In U1-800-253-1301 ( In U.S.A.) Consumer Assistance CenterAssistance Center

OFF

SpinSpin

RinseRinse

OFF

SpinSpin

ExtraExtra RinseRinse

SpinSpin

RinseRinse

SpinSpin

ExtraExtra RinseRinse

SpinSpin

RinseRinse

CoolCool DoDownwn

Pause

SpinSpin

ExtraExtra RinseRinse

SpinSpin

RinseRinse

Heavy Duty Super Capacity

Super Wash / Heavy

Hand Washables

(Intermittent Agitate)

Delicates

PARTS AND FEATURES

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 model may not include all features.

Cycle control knob

(may include

temperature selector)

(pp. 6-11)

Liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser*

(pp. 5, 12)

Model and serial

number label

(under lid)

Basket

Tub

Load size selector

(p. 5)

Liquid fabric softener dispenser*

(pp. 5, 13)

XTRA ROLL ACTION™ agitator*

(p. 15)

MAGIC CLEAN

lint filter*

(bottom of

washer basket)

(p. 14)

Water temperature selector*

(p. 6)

Additional features:

CLEAN TOUCH™ control pad* (p. 6) Cycle signal selector* (p. 6)

Extra rinse selector* (p. 6)

* On some models

STARTING YOUR WASHER

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powder or liquid color-safe bleach.

2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer, filling to the top row of holes.

• Load evenly to maintain

washer balance.

•Mix large and small items.

See the “Loading” section.

3. (OPTIONAL STEPS) If desired, add measured

liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser

(on some models). See “Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser” later in this section.

4. (OPTIONAL STEPS) If desired, pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric

softener dispenser (on some models). See “Using the liquid fabric softener dispenser” later in this section.”

5. Close the washer lid.

6. Set the Load Size selector to the correct setting

for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed.

• Choose a water level that allows the load to

move freely. See “Loading” later in this section.

• To change the setting after the water has

started filling, turn the selector to a different setting.

wWARNING

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.

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.

USING YOUR WASHER

STARTING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)

7. Set the Water Temperature selector (on some

models) to the correct setting for the type of fabrics and soils being washed.

NOTE: On models without a separate Water Temperature selector, see “Cycle Options” in the “Selecting a Cycle and Time” section.

•

Use the warmest water safe for fabric.

•

Follow garment label instructions.

HOT: 120°F (49°C) or above.

– Whites and pastels. – Heavy and greasy soils.

WARM: 90 to 110°F (32 to 44°C). – Bright colors. – Moderate to light soils.

COLD: 70 to 90°F (21 to 32°C). – Colors that bleed or fade. – Light soils.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an Extra

Rinse selector. For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the Extra Rinse selector to ON.

9. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an end of

cycle signal. Set the Cycle Signal to ON if you want the washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete.

10. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the desired wash cycle. See “Selecting

a cycle and time” later in this section.

11. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

12. (OPTIONAL STEP) On models without bleach

dispenser, if desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach”

later in this section.

13. (OPTIONAL STEP) On models without

fabric softener dispenser, if desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the rinse water. See “Adding Liquid Fabric Softener”

later in this section.

NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob. To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.

USING YOUR WASHER

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size selector to the highest water level setting.

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work

Clothes

2 pair pants 3 shirts 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

Mixed Load

2 double or 1 king size sheet(s) 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

Towels

8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 1 bath mat

Delicates

2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras

2 nighties

LOADING

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths

1 bath mat

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall

Delicates

3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby’s dress

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

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