Whirlpool LC4900XK User Manual

Model LC4900XK

Compact

Whirlpool

CONVERTIBLE WASHER

, Use& Care

Guide

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Before using

your Washer

Please read this booklet to be sure your washer IS Installed and used properly It WIII help you get the best results and longest lrfe your washer was desrgned to give

You are personally responsible for making sure that Your washer.. .

Is installed by a quailfred installer

Is properly Installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weight

Is connected to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply, water supply and drain

Is properly electrrcally grounded

Is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic wasners

Is properly maintained

Is protected from the weather

Is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly

Remove

Guide label It will be easier tc remove

before the washer IS used

You may want to wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth before using

to remove dust from storing or shrpping

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the

Laundry Guide for tips on detergents, other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items.

See the lnstallatron Instructions for compiete informotron

the Consumer Buy

CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry

place where children can’t

reach them.

Contents

Before Using Your Washer

Loading Your Washer Understanding Your Washer Using Your Washer Important Detergent Information Water Levels and Load Sizes

For Rinsing Only For Spinning Only Cleaning the Lint Filter. For a Soak or Pre Wash

Cycle Operation

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL

SUPER WASH

KNITS

GENTLE

If You Need Service or Help

1 Before Calling for Service 2 If You Need Service 3 If YouHaveo Problem

2 2 3 4 6

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loading d your

Washer

For best washing results and

energy savings, sort the laundry

carefully.

1. Sort the laundry into loads.

Group the laundry into loads that

can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa-

tion and samples of typical loacs

Try to mix large and small Items for

best movement in the washer

2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket.

See detergent Information on page 6 and In Section IV of the Laundry Guide

Add dry bleach or water condotioner (not fabric softener] If used.

Follow the package directions carefully.

3. Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Add-

ing to the Washer Basket.

See the “Laundry Aids” section of the

Laundry Guide for more InformatIon

4. Load the Washer.

Spread the load evenly. (Don t put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other) An unbal-

anced load can cause the washerto

shake during spinning

Load without packing so Items can move freely for best cleaning and

least wrinkling.

5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only to the Deep Rinse Cycle. . DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH.

bine with soap or detergent to make

greasy stains on fabrics

Fabric softeners can com-

Understanding your Washer

This portobie compact washer mav t3e different from ones you have used before It rolls back ar,C forth on casters and hooks to a faucet You con trol the wash and rinse temperatures by controlling the temperature of water

from the faucet

It can also be used as a portable with two water Inlet hoses. Then you control dash and rinse swater tempera-

tures with the WATER TEMP Dial

Or it can be permanently Installed with parts ovalIable at your

dealer

THIS lise temperature settings, load sizes and detergent amounts It shows what the washer does In each cycle. and wher to change the water temperatures for best washing resusts

cnc! Cure ~&de

suggests

As a Portable, One Faucet Connection:

-?e AosQer rests 3r casters Thy

J:rcrs 4 a oa :be dasher ?S T~OYL

t ai;& ana forth but not from slae tc

side Ti-IS helps keep the washe: from

-“Tc:lng while It IS running Us-#g the washer on a le :el f oor

\.,,‘I help reduce \/lbratlon and move-

TIept atirIng spinning

Connecting the Washer:

Llf+ the hcses off the storage rack or

t”le back of the washer

A*tach the hose connector tc the faclce? adapter by pulling down or ?he lscking collar lifting up on the connec‘31 Jr?11 I: snaps Into place Release :he lscklng collar

Water Flow Button

Slowly

if your slnK has a spray hose, it should be disconnected or replaced with a high pressure hose Water pressure can break a standard spray hose

Pull the electric power supply cord

from its storage area in the back of the

dasher

Plug the cord into a grounded outlet See Installation InstructIons for proper outlet and complete Information

Disconnecting the Washer:

Unplug the electric power supply cord

and put it back in its storage area.

Turn the water faucet off

Press the red Water Flow Button to empty water pressure from the hose

Move the locking collar down and

DUII down on the connector

turr +he water faucet on to full

Drain as much water as you can from

the hoses through the faucet connector

Hang the hoses back onto therr stor-

age rack, as shown below

As a Portable, Two Faucet

Connections:

If you have the two separate

water Inlet hoses and the drain hose,

your washer can be connected to both hot and cold water faucets.

Connecting the Washer:

Connect hot and cold water inlet

hoses to hot and cold faucets.

Secure dram hose to sink or standpipe

Plug power supply cord Into a

grounded outlet.

Using your Washer

Your washer IS easy to use. To make It even easrer, read the following steps before starting your first load.

Start your washer after you put in detergent. any other laundry aids (see page 3). and the load

Set the WATER LEVEL Selector.

Select the water level that matches

the srze of the load. See page 7 for

more information

You

can change thus setting at any

time

while the washer is filling.

IMPORTANT: For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling

Disconnecting the Washer:

Turn water faucets off.

Unplug power supply cord and return

it to Its storage area.

Disconnect and drain water supply

hoses Hang them on the storage rack.

Permanent Installation:

Thus washer can be converted

from portable to permanent. InstructIons for permanent ~nstallatron come wrth the washer.

Two fill hoses, one dram hose and

four levelllng legs needed can be pur-

chased from your Whirlpool Dealer

water for items to move freely.

2. AdJust the Water Temperature.

If your washer has the hose connection for a single faucet, set the water temperatures by adjusting the water at the faucet ..to the hot, warm or cold position.

Wash Water Temperature.

Set the WATER TEMP Dial to WARM COLD or COLD/COLD. Adjust the faucet so

water is as hot as you want for the wash

Rinse Water Temperature.

After the washer fills and begins agitating the

load, adjust the faucet to the rinse temperature you want (cold IS recommended). 0 Be sure to use cold rinse water for the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

Or Set the WATER TEMP Selector

If your washer has two inlet hoses and

a drain hose, or IS permanently installed,

turn the WATER TEMP Dial to a washi

rinse water temperature combination.

Match the water temperatures to

the type of fabrics and soils to be

washed

Start the washer by pulling the Cycle Control Knob out. When the cycle is over, the washer will stop.

To stop the washer at any time during a cycle, push the Control Knob in.

3. S$e4e;p Cycle and Start the

Push the Cycle Control Knob In and

turn it to the right [clockwise]

Stop when the pointer is on the

ber of minutes

in the cycle you want

of washing you want

num

To change a setting,

trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn the Control Knob to the right (clockwlse)

to the setting you want. Pull the knob

out to start the washer.

Pages IO-13 show what happens

in each cycle

CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Cycle

Super Wash

load

Heavily solled clothes diapers

Sturdy white and Warm or colorfast cottons Hot Cold IO-14

Normal Sturdy non-colorfast Cold or

cottons

Gentle

Delicate whites Delicate colors Warm Cold

Permanent Press Sturdy Permanent Warm or

Press, white and Hot Cold colored loads Delicate Permanent Warm Cold 4 Press Washable synthetic fiber knits

Knit Knltted fabrics, Warm

synthetic fibers

See pages IO-13 for cycle lnformatlon

Water Temperature Wash Time

Warm or

Pull it out to restart the washer

push the Con-

Wash

“,ii;; (Minutes)

Hot 6

Warm Warm

Cold IO-14 Cold 6

Cold

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