Whirlpool LC49OOXS User Manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Convertible Compact

Model

LC49OOXS

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Parts and features

MODEL AND SERIAL

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WATER

CYCLE

CONTROL

/ KNoB , BASKET

LINT FILTER

TUB

1 AGITATOR

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with CI

question, have this information ready,

1. Complete Model and Sertal Numbers (from plate under the lid near +ne hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales slip and warranty

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

2

Mndel Yumber

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SF’rlol Fiblmber

PLrchoie Date

Service Company Phone Number

Your re

Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible

for making sure that your washer. _.

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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller

. is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.’

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iS connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.’

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iS properly grounded.’

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is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.

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is properly maintained.

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is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

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is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions”

for complete information

sponsibilities

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES..

YOUR RESPONSlBlLlTlES

SAFETY FIRST

WASHER CONNECTIONS.

LOADING INFORMATION.. 5

STARTING YOUR WASHER, WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE.

REGULAR HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE SOAK AND PREWASH

SUPER WASH 10 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.

Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE 6i ASSISTANCE.,

c 1986 Whirlpool Corporation

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Washer connections

1. Portable one faucet connection:

Use the hose connector provided with the washer for a one faucet connection.

To connect washer:

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Lift the hoses off the storage rack on the back of the washer.

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Attach the hose connector to the faucet adapter by pulling down on the locking collar while lifting up

on the connector, until it snaps into place.

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Slowly turn the water faucet on

to full.

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Pull the electrical power cord from storage area in the back of the washer.

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Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.

To disconnect washer:

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Unplug the electrical power cord

and put it back in its storage area.

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Turn the water faucet off

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Press the red Water Flow Button to

release the water pressure.

9 Move the locking collar down and

pull the connector.

Portable two faucet

2. connections:

If you have two separate water

inlet hoses and a drain hose, your

washer can be connected to both

hot and cold water faucets. Connecting the washer:

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Connect the hot and cold water

inlet hose to the hot and cold

faucets.

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Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe.

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Plug the power cord into a

grounded outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

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Turn water faucets off.

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Unplug power cord and return it to storage area.

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Disconnect the drain water supply hoses. Hang them on the storage rack.

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Drain water from the hoses through the hose connector.

9 Hang the hoses on storage rack.

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3. Permanent installation:

This washer can be converted from portable to permanent. Instructions for permanent installation come with

the washer.

You will need two fill hoses, one drain hose and four leveling legs. These can be purchased from your Whirlpool Dealer (Kit #285418).

Loading information

DO NOT OVERLOAD

Overloading or packing can...

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cause poor cleaning;

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increase wrinkling;

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See the chart below for suggested load sizes.

Suggested load size%

MIXED LOAD

1 pair slacks 2 pillowcases 2 shirts 2 T-shirts

KNITS 2 slacks

2 shirts

-or3 dresses

cause excessive lint;

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wear out or tear items.

PERMANENT PRESS

i 5hlrf> 2 3ouDle .dlef- 5

; olllowcase!

2

srngle shee?

Z vllowcase: TOWELS

0 bath towels

3! 6 bath towels 3 hand towel5 6 wash cloths

HEAVY WORK CLOTHES

3 work shirts 2 pair pants

DELICATES

1 camisole 2 slips 2 panties 2 bras

1 nightie

1 half slip

WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS

O-4 gr. 4-10 gr. lo-20 gr. Powdered Detergents

low suds1

'4c

phosphate (60 mL) (8C ;L] normal suds/ ‘2 c “3 c.

phosphate (125 ml] [I75 ml) low sudslnon- ‘!3 c l‘ c.

phosphate (80 ml) [I25 ml)

normal suds/ non-phosphate

Liquid Detergents

‘2 c

(125 ml)

'4c

(12 kL)

' 3-' .' c.

(60 ml) (80-125 ml) (125 mL)

m

20+ gr.

'2

c. 3;s-1 c.

(125 ml)

1 c.

(250 ml)

314

c.

(175250 mL)

1% c.

(300-250 mL)

(175 mL) (250 mL)

I-lY4

(250-300 ml]

c.

'2

c. Y4 c.

1%

(350 mL)

(175 mL)

1 c.

c.