Whirlpool LC4500XM User Manual
use&care guide
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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Compact
Model
LC4500XM
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Oehumidifiers, Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezer
Parts and features
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plofe underfhe lid nedrthe
hinge).
2. Purchasedate from sales slip.
Copy fhis information in these spaces.
Keep this book with your "Laundry
Guide," sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchose is ol
that is required for in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Remove the Con
sumer Buy Guide
label. It will be
easier to remove
betöre the washer is
used.
You should wipe
out the basket with
a damp cloth be
fore using to re
move dust from stor
ing or shipping.
See the “Laundry
Guide” for tips on
detergents, other
laundry aids and
instructions for
washing special
items.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES ....
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ..
INSTALLATION ..................................
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER .
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin ..
For a Drain and Spin ..
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WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
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For a Pre-Wash
Cleaning the Lint Filter ..
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance ... 11
3. If You Need Service ...
4, If You Have a Problem
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Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" care
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualified installer.
• is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind
ot outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
• is properly grounded.*
• is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the "Installation Instructions"
for complete information.
Installation instructions
Your washer is a compact auto
matic washer, not a portable. It is
installed very much like a full-sized
washer.
The "Installation Instructions" give
complete information. To get the
safest and best use from your
washer, those instructions must be
followed exactly.
Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children
can’t reach them - in a locked
cabinet, if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION; If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, 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 the faucet while it is open.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
Select WATER
1. TEMPERATURES
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
• Ail rinses are coid.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
Suggested load sizes
Be careful fo use enough wafer For best results, the load should
for the load. Too big a load or too move freely in the water. Watch
little water can result in a wash for rollover. An item (like a sock)
that isn’t clean
be torn.
some items can should sink and come up again
DO NOT OVERLOAD
Overloading or packing can...
• cause poor cleaning;
• increase wrinkling;
• cause excessive lint;
• wear out or tear items.
See the chart beiow for suggested
ioad sizes.
later.
FABRIC TYPE MIXED LOAD UNMIXED LOAD
Permanent press
or knits 2 pairs siacks 2 pantsuits OR
Medium weight
Heavyweight 3 work shirts 8 bath towels OR
1 dress 6 shirts OR
2 blouses 3-4 dresses
1 pair pajamas 1 king or queen-size sheet OR
2 pillowcases 1 doubie sheet and 2
3 shirts piiiowcases OR
2 sets of underwear
2 work pants 6 bath towels,
2 singie sheets and
2 piiiowcases
3 hand towels and
6 washcloths OR
3 pairs of jeans
Fully loaded, the washer fills with
about 11.9 gallons (45.1 liters) of water
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