Whirlpool LLR5144BQ0 User Manual

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Use And Care

ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

A NOTE TO YOU

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new

information on your appliance.

Your safety Is Important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols

and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

^WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers

as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Acaution

Our Consumer Assistance number, 1-800-253-1301, Is

toll-free 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service" on page 22. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience,

we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from

the sales slip and your dealer’s name 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 Phone

UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTAm' SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Awarning

To reduce the risk of fire, eiectrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer, foliow basic precautions, including the

following:

• 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 expiosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials.

• Flammable fluids (dry-cieaning solvents,

kerosene, gasoline, etc.) shouid not be used or stored in or near your washer. Do not add flammable fluids to your wash

water. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or expiosion.

• Do not allow children to operate, play with,

or crawl on or inside your washer. Super

vise children closely when your washer is

used near them.

• Before your washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

• After starting a cycle, do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and 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. HYDRO

GEN 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.

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• 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 detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them (in a locked cabinet if possible).

• Read and follow instructions on pack ages 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 launder ing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

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Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust re mover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your washer.

Do not machine wash fiberglass materi als. Small particles can stick to the fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

KNOWING YOUR WASHER’S FEATURES

Knowing Your Washer's Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer.

NOTE: 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.

Load size Temperature selector selector

Agitator

Cycle control knob

Consumer Assistance

Center number

(1-800-253-1301) Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Bleach dispenser*

Other features not shown:

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter* Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)*

‘Available on some models

Basket

Tub

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Operating Your Washer

In This Section

Before starting your washer........................

Starting or stopping your washer Selecting a load size Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

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Selecting a cycle and time

Using rinse and spin

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

What happens in each cycle

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Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted NOTE: If your washer has a Consurner

load in the washer before starting. See page 12 Feature Guide, remove it and place it in your

for additional “Before you wash" information. Use and Care Guide.

Starting or stopping your washer

starting your washer:

1. Select a load size and water temperature.

2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number (or mark) in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. Make other selections, if necessary.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 6-9 for additional information to help you make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the

Cycle Control Knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces

sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Cycles may vary with model

8 8 9

Selecting a load size

Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash. Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See page 12 for additional loading information.

Settings may vary with model

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Load size tips

• Items should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load.

• Use a large load size setting for best results

with permanent press clothes.

• Reduce wash time when using a small load

size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time.

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Match the water temperature to the type of

fabric and soils being washed. The top tempera

ture is the wash water and the bottom tempera

ture is the rinse water.

NOTE: The Regular cycle features all cold

rinses.

Water temperature tips

• Use warm wash water with the Permanent

Press and Short cycles.

• Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

• For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, prewash or presoak before washing in warm water.

See the “Water usage guide" on page 16 for more information.

Selecting a cycle and time

You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section

• Pages 7-8: Use the information on these pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time.

• Page 9: Use this page to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: Cycles and settings vary with model.

All wash times may not be on your model.

Settings may vary with model

Cycles may vary with model

Heavy cycle

The Heavy cycle features longer spins to

shorten drying time.

• Use 10-12 minutes of wash time to clean large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.

• Use 6-8 minutes of wash time to clean

sturdily constructed fabrics that are moder ately soiled.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time. All rinses are cold.

• Use 8-10 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled loads.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.

NOTE: The Regular cycle features all

rinses.

Short cycle

(on some models)

The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle

and shorter spins.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-down

rinse and shorter spins to reduce wrinkling.

• Use 6-8 minutes of wash time to clean perma

nent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

• Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly

soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the wash

cycle. This is normal for washer operation.

cold

Heavy cycle

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Reguleu- cycle

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Short cycle

Permanent

Permanent press cycle

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Soak cycle

(on some models)

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

• Use warm water when soaking laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 13-15 for stain removal Information.

• Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer.

• After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Pre-Wash cycle

(on some models)

The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

• Use warm water for prewashing stained

laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 13-15 for stain removal information.

• After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add deter

gent and set a new wash cycle.

Soak cycle

Using rinse and spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled

clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push Ciycle Control Knob in and turn

clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain, and spin.

Using drain and spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn

clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

Pre-wash cycle

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