Whirlpool LBR4232DW0 Use and Care Guide

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UseAndCare

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

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

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

Operating Your Washer ......... 5

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

Stopping/restarting

your washer ........................ 6

Selecting a cycle

and time .............................. 7

Using rinse and spin ........... 8

Using drain and spin ........... 8

Understanding what

happens in each cycle ........ 9

Understanding normal

washer sounds .................. 10

Adding liquid

chlorine bleach .................. 11

Adding liquid

fabric softener ................... 11

Caring for Your Washer ....... 12

Laundry Tips ......................... 13

Removing Stains .................. 17

Troubleshooting ................... 20

Requesting Assistance

or Service .............................. 22

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

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

PART NO. 3363552 "_ _._ D-Line

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool ® appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool washers are easy to use,

save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-

free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. Itcontains valuable information about

how to operate and maintain your washer propedy and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,

please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card providedwith 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 on

your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model

and serial number plate (see diagram on

page 4 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer's name,

address, and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

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

I ur Consumer Assistance Center 1-800-253-1301number is toll-free 24-hours a day.

Washer Safety

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 a brief explana-

tion of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions before using your

washer.

• 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-cleaningsolvents,

kerosene, gasoline, etc.) shouldnot be

used or stored in or near yourwasher. Do

not add flammable fluidsto your wash

water. These substances giveoff vapors

that can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• 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.

• Before your washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lidto

prevent accidental entrapment.

• After starting a cycle, do not reach into

the basket unless the Cycle Control

Knob is pushed inand all motion stops.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• 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

minutes. This will allow gases to escape.

Do not smoke or use any open flame

near your faucet while it is open.

Please ...

• Have only a qualified person install,

repair, or replace parts on washer.

• Maintain washer properly.

• Protect washer from the weather and

keep it where the temperature will not fall

below freezing.

• Install and level washer on a floor that

can support the weight.*

• Connect washer to the correct 3-prong

outlet, electrical supply, water supply,

and drain.*

• Ground washer properly.*

"See the Installation Instructions.

-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Understanding your responsibilities

• Store laundry aids and other materials in a

cool, dry place where children cannot reach

them (in a locked cabinet ifpossible).

• Read and follow instructions on packages of

detergent and laundry aids, especially

warnings and precautions.

• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with

vegetable or cooking oil. These items may

contain some oil after laundering. Due to the

remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch

fire by itself.

• Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia

or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)

in the same wash. Hazardous fumes

can form.

• Unplug power supply cord before attempt-

ing to service your washer.

• Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.

Small panicles can stick to fabrics washed

in following loads and cause skin irritation.

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all

parts and features before using your washer.

NOTES:

• 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.

• Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more

information about the features.

Water temperature

selector

Load size 5)

control knob

(p. 5) (pp. 6-7)

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

(p. 2)

Basket

- Tub

Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section

gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the

washer. Then place a sorted load of

clothes in the washer.

• Sort and load clothes as described on

pages 13-14.

• If desired, you may also add color-safe

all-fabric bleach to the wash load.

2. Close the washer lid.

3. Turn the Load Size Selector to the

setting that corresponds with the size

of your wash load and the type of

fabric being washed°

• Depending on your model, your washer

has either two (Small, Large) or three

(Small, Medium, Large) load size

settings.

• To change the load size setting after the

washer has started to fill, turn the

Selector to the desired new setting.

Load Size

Medium

hll large

Load Size

4. Select s wash-rinse temperature with

the Water Temperature Selector. Match

the water temperature with the type of

fabric and soils being washed.

• See page 15 for water temperature

guidelines.

=Three wash-rinse temperatures are

available: hot-cold, warm-cold, and

cold-cold.

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Hot Cold Cold

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5. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it

clockwise to the wash cycle you want.

See page 7.

6. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start

washer.

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

measured liquid chlorine bleach after

the washer starts agitating. See

page 11.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

measured and diluted liquid fabric

softener to the final rinse cycle. See

page 11.

Stopping/resta ing your washer

• To stop the washer at any time, push in

the Cycle Control Knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if

necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control

Knob.

Selecting a cycle and time

This section illustrates and describes the

wash cycles you can select with the Cycle

Control Knob. Use this information to help

you make the best cycle selections for your

wash loads. Each cycle is designed for

different types of fabrics and soil levels.

• The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

• Refer to page 9 to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

• Refer to page 10 to learn more about the

sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

Normal Cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash

system, high agitation

,,=,= speeds, and longer

spin speeds to

shorten drying time.

Use this cycle for

cleaning cotton and

linen fabdcs. Select 6,

10, or 14 minutes of

wash time, depending on whether your wash

load is lightly, moderately, or heavily soiled.

NOTE: The wash times may be labeled

HEAVY, REGULAR, and LIGHT, depending

on your washer model.

Permanent Press Cycle

The Permanent Press cyclefeaturesthe

Gentle Wash system,

a cool-down rinse,

and low spin speeds

to reduce wrinkling.

Use this cycle for

cleaning permanent

press and some

synthetic fabrics.

Select 6 or 10 minutes of wash time, de-

pending on whether your wash load is lightly

or moderately soiled.

Delicate Cycle

(on some models)

The Delicate cycle features a brief soak and

reduced agitation

speed for gentle soil

removal. Low spin

speeds reduce

wrinkling. Use this

cycle for cleaning

delicate items and

washable knits. Select

6 or 8 minutes of wash time, depending on

whether your wash load is lightlyor moder-

ately soiled.

Short/Knits Cycle

(on some models)

The Short/Knits cycle features a brief soak

and reduced agitation