Whirlpool LBR4232DW0 Use and Care Guide
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
O
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.
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
I ur Consumer Assistance Center 1-800-253-1301number is toll-free 24-hours a day.
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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.
-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-
• 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.
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)
(p. 5) (pp. 6-7)
control knob
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
OR
Medium
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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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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
speed for gentle soil
removal. Low spin
speeds reduce
wrinkling. Use this
cycle for cleaning
delicate items and
s,=_,,= washable knits. Select
6 or 8 minutes of wash time, depending on
whether your wash load is lightly or moder-
ately soiled.
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