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A Note To You 2
UnderstancEng
Washer Safety 3
Knowing Your
Washer's Features 4
Operating Your
Washer 5
Using The Chlorine
Bleadi Dispenser 10
LaundryTips 11
If You Need
Assistance Or
Service 21
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1-800-253-1301
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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
MODEL LMR4232A
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A NOTE TO YOU
ANoteToYiu
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality,
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.
world-class
home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
^WARNING
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, bums, 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 Center 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 21. 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
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UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING
• 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-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should 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 explosion.
• 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electricel shock or injury to persons
when using your wesher, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• 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.
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 min
utes. 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 repairman 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
• 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.
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KNOWING YOUR WASHER’S FEATURES
Knowing Your Washer's Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your washer.
Bleach
dispenear
Agitator
Load size
selector
Cycle control knob
Conaumer Aaeistance
Center number
(1-M0-253-1301)
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Operating Your Washer
In This Section
Before starting your washer
Starting or stopping your washer
Selecting a wash tamperature
Selecting a load size
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Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted See page 11 for additional "Before you wash”
load in the washer before starting. information.
Starting or stopping your washer
starting your washer:
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the number and
wash water temperature in the cycle you
want. The numbers are minutes of wash
time. Wash water temperature is indicated
by the letter near “fill".
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
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.
Wash water temperature
Selecting a wash temperature
Match the wash water temperature to the type
of fabric and soils being washed. All rinses are
cold.
For hot wash water, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to Heavy, 14 minutes wash time.
For warm wash water, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to Normal, 10 minutes wash time; or
Delicate, 6 minutes wash time.
For cold wash water, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to Light, 6 minutes wash time.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Water temperature tips
• Use warm or hot wash water with permanent
press fabrics.
• For heavily soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak in warm water
before washing.
See the “Water usage guide* on page 15 for more
information.
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 11 for additional loading information.
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 a cycle and time
• Pages 6-8: 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: Your washer selects a wash water
temperature and time when you select a wash
cycle (see page 7). You may select different wash
times by first selecting the water temperature and
then turning to the new wash time. For example, if
you desire 14 minutes wash time with cold water:
1. Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise to Light-6 (cold wash water).
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow your
washer to fill.
3. When your washer has filled, push in and turn
the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to Heavy-14.
(Your washer may add a small amount of
additional warm water, but this should not
affect the overall desired wash water
temperature.)
4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Wash water temparataira
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Heavy cycle
The Heavy cycle features hot water for
heavy soils and longer spins to shorten
drying time.
• Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean
sturdily constructed fabrics and heaviiy
soiled loads.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features warm wash water
and longer spins to shorten drying time. This
cycle is suitable for most wash loads.
• Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean
cottons, permanent press and some
synthetic fabrics that are moderately to
heavily soiled.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
HMvy cycle
Light cycle
The Light cycle features cold wash water for
special fabrics and longer spins to shorten
drying time.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time with cold water
to wash lightly to moderately soiled delicate
items and washable knits.
Delicate cycle
The Delicate cycie features a brief wash cycle
with warm or cold wash water for gentle soil
removal. Pulsed spinning reduces wrinkling.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time with warm wash
water to clean lightly to moderately soiled
delicate items and washabie knits.
Normal cycle
Light cycle
Delicate cycle
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
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 Cycle Control Knob in and turn clock
wise 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 until indicator points to SPIN, as
illustrated.
2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
What happens in each cycle
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a
number and pulled out, the washer fills (with
the selected water temperature) before agita
tion and timing start. The washer will begin
agitating immediately after filling; agitation can
occur with the washer lid up or down. After
agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it
points to OFF and the cycle ends.
TTw washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
NOTE: If your washer drains into a laundry tub,
remove lint collected in the tub or strainer.
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USING THE CHLORINE BLEACH DISPENSER
Using The Chlorine Bleach Dispenser
Always measure chlorine bleach. Do not guess.
For this washer, never use more than 'A cup
(125 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower
water level settings. Follow manufacturer's
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring
spout to avoid spilling.
1. Load the washer.
2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into
dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip or
run down into washer basket. Undiluted
bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
automatically during the wash part of the
cycle.
NOTE: Do not add all-fabric bleach to the
dispenser. The dispenser can clog.
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Laundry Tips
LAUNDRY TIPS
In This Section
Before you wash
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Water usage guide...........................................
Using iaundry aids..........................................
Washing special-care items
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Caring for your washer
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This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information and
discusses solutions to common laundering problems.
Before you wash
Preparing clothes for washing
• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
• Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.
• Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
• Close zippers, snaps and hooks to avoid
snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles
and other hard objects to avoid scratching
the washer interior.
• Remove unwashable trim and ornaments.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
• Mend tears, loose hems and seams.
• Treat spots and stains. (See page 12 for
pretreatment and stain removal information.)
• Stained or wet garments should be washed
promptly for best results.
Sorting
• Separate dark from light colors, colorfast
from non-colorfast.
• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate items).
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly
soiled ones even if they would normally be
washed together.
• Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent
press). When possible, turn lint givers inside
out.
Loading
• Load washer properly. Overloading or
packing can:
-cause poor cleaning.
-increase wrinkling.
-create excessive lint.
-wear out items faster (because of pilling).
• Load by the amount of space items take up,
not by their weight.
• Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top
of the basket, but do not pack or wrap items
around the agitator.
• Items should move easily through wash
water for best cleaning and wrinkle-free
results. Watch for rollover. Items should sink
and reappear later.
• Mix large and small items in each load. Load
evenly to maintain washer balance. An off
balance load can make the machine vibrate
during spin.
• To reduce wrinkling, permanent press and
synthetic knits should have more room to
move in the water than heavy items (towels,
jeans).
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-size loads, use the LARGE load size setting.
Heavy Work Clothes
1 pair pants
2 shirts
2 pair jeans
1 coverall
Delicates
2 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
Mixed Load Knits
1 double sheet 1 pair slacks
2 pillowcases
6 T-shirts 3 tops
6 pair shorts 1 vest
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
2 shirts
2 sweaters
Towels
7 bath towels
4 hand towels
7 wash cloths
Removing stains
Stained, heavily soiled or greasy items may
need to be pre-washed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type
stains like blood, milk, or grass. Pre-washing
helps loosen soil before washing.
Pre-washing or soaking
Use warm water for soaking or pre-washing
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.
Stain removal rules
• Most stains are easier to remove when they
are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out.
Follow package directions for pretreatment
products.
• Before treating any stain, find out...
1. What kind of stain it is.
2. What kind of fabric it is and if it is
colorfast (check label).
3. How old the stain is (washing and drying
can set some stains).
• Start with cold or warm water. Hot water can
set some stains.
• When bleach is recommended, use a bleach
that is safe for the fabric. Dilute chlorine
bleach.
• Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden corner of the item to see if the color is
removed.
• Put the stained area face down on a paper
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain remover
to the back of the stain. This can force the
stain off the fabric instead of through it.
• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they are
easier to remove.
• Use non-flammable dry cleaning solvents in
a well-ventilated room.
Permanent Press
1 tablecloth
1 skirt
2 blouses
2 shirts
1 pair slacks
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Stain removal guide
STAIN
Alcoholic
beverage
Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or
Catsup or
tomato
products
Chewing
gum
Chocolate or
coffee
Crayon and
candle wax
Cream, milk
or ice cream
Deodorants
and antiperspirants
Fat, grease
or oil
Fruit stains
Grass or
green
vegetables
TO REMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh
stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of
lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse and
rewash. ;
longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain remains,
put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes. Rinse
thoroughly. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid
detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a non
flammable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid
detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial
tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with non-flammable dry
cleaning solvent. Hand wash until stain is gone, then machine launder in the
hottest water safe for fabric. If full load is crayon stained, take to cleaners or
coin-op dry cleaning machine.
Sponge with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few drops
of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse. If stain
remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash
in hottest water safe for fabric.
Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and
all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
See Warning on page 3, then remove stains using one of the methods below.
Always hand wash before machine laundering.
• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest
water safe for fabric.
• Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with a
non-flammable dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.
• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover
area with a paste made of all-fabric bleach, a few drops of hot water and a few
drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.
Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh
stains.
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes, or
sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for
the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying alcohol. For
acetate, sponge with a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent. If stain remains,
bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
STAIN
Inker
ballpoint
pen ink
Iron or rust
Lipstick
Meat juice,
egg
Mildew
Mustard
Paint Always hand wash before machine laundering.
Perspiration
Scorch
Soft drinks
TO REMOVE
Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu
ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain
remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost
impossible to remove completely.)
Colored or non-colorfast Items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun
to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
White or colorfast Items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or
hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.
Apply non-flammable dry cleaning solvent or prewash soil and stain remover.
Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still remains,
rub with liquid detergent. Wash.
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme
presoak at least 30 minutes. Treat grease stains with a non-flammable dry
cleaning solvent. Wash.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and
an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are
almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.) An
alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and dry in direct
sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp laundry remains in
your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent mildew, promptly dry
laundry after washing.
Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a non-flammable
dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work liquid
detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse. If stain remains, apply
3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.
Water base: Treat stains while still wet. These paints cannot be removed after
they have dried. Rinse in warm water to flush out paint, sponge with a non
flammable dry cleaning solvent. Rinse. Wash.
OH base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge with a non-flammable dry cleaning
solvent or treat stain with recommended thinner. While stain is still wet with
solvent, rub liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest water safe for fabric.
Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric. Wash or
sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If perspiration has
changed the color of the fabric, use one of the following treatments:
Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove ammonia
odor.
Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove vinegar
odor.
Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric. Rinse
well. Wash.
OR
Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may set
stain.
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Water usage guide
Water temperature
WASH RINSE USE FOR
HOT
130-F (54“C)
or above
WARM COLD • Light and moderate soils
90®-l 10"F • Darij or non-colorfast
(32--44-C) colors
COLD • Heavy soils
• Work clothes
• Sturdy whites and
colorfast pastels
• Diapers
• Normally soiled permanent
press
• Nylons, polyesters,
acrylics, silks, woolens
• Knits and delicate fabrics
• Prewash, soak
LAUNDRY TIPS
COMMENTS
• Gives best cleaning for heavy
soils.
• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
soils and stains.
• Prevents graying and yellowing.
• Safe for most fabric finishes.
• Less fading and dye bleeding.
• Reduces wrinkling.
COLD
70*-90"F
(2r-32"C)
To check your hot water temperature with a
candy or cooking thermometer:
1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available
from the faucet that will fill your washer.
2. Place a candy or cooking thermometer in
water to check the temperature.
If you do not have a faucet at your wash site,
collect water from the faucet closest to your
washer.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder
than yo^F (21 °C):
• Detergents do not dissolve well.
• Soils are difficult to remove.
• Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and
may have increased pilling.
COLD • Very lightly soiled items
• Moderately soiled items if
extra detergent is added
• Extra sensitive colors
(non-colorfast)
• Rinsing, for all fabrics
• Saves hot water.
• Less effective cleaning than hot or
warm water.
• Use longest wash time in cycle
selected.
• Use liquid detergent, or dissolve
powdered detergent in warm water
before adding to cold wash water.
• Pretreat spots, stains and heavy or
greasy soils.
Water hardness
Many poor washing resuits can be traced to
wash water hardness. To check your water
hardness;
• City water-ask your city water company.
• Well water-call your Cooperative Extension
Service.
Ask for the mineral content in grains-per-gallon
or parts-per-million.
If your water is 9 or more grains-per-gallon
or more than 153 parts-per-million:
• Consider installing a water softener.
• Use more detergent.
• Use a packaged water conditioner.
• Do not use soap.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Using laundry aids
Follow package instructions when using laundry
aids. (See ‘Removing Stains” on page 12, for
more information.)
Chlorine bleach
• Use bleach dispenser.
• Foilow directions on care labels. Do not use
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics.
• Measure bleach. Do not guess. For this
machine, never use more than cup
(125 mL) for a full load. Add bleach to wash
cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycie.
• When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric
it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes,
tears or color loss and may not show up until
several washings later.
All-fabric bleach
• Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics.
• Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog.
• Do not judge the amount of detergent to use
by the amount of suds in the machine. Low
sudsing detergents do not create as many
suds as normal sudsing detergents.
• If the recommended amount of normal
sudsing detergent creates too many suds, or
suds are present in the rinse water, try a low
sudsing detergent.
Fabric softeners
• Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
• Always dilute fabric softeners with V2 to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric
softener can stain fabrics.
• Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy stains
may form. If stains form, remove by wetting
the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or
a bar of soap. Rewash the stained Kern.
• Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) non-absorbent. If
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
not use it every time.
Detergent
• Using too little detergent is a common cause
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer’s
directions. Measure accurately, especially
when using ultra detergents. Package direc
tions are usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains)
-lightly soiled items
-normal mix loads.
• Use more detergent for:
-hard water
-cooler wash water
-full loads
-heavily soiled items.
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Awarning
Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.
• Items treated with solvents should be
rinsed and air dried before washing in
your washer.
The fumes from these substances can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Personal Injury Hazard
• Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
• Keep stain removal products out of the
reach of children ... preferably in a
locked cabinet.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Washing special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow
label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables
are included in this section.
Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time
according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be
necessary.
If manufacturer recommends machine washing:
1. Measure blanket before washing.
2. Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve
detergent.
3. Stop washer. Load blanket evenly around agitator. Soak 10 to
15 minutes.
4. Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Spin
1 to 2 minutes.
5. Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow to soak.
6. Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Allow
washer to finish cycle.
7. Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to
original measurement. Woolens tend to shrink more the first time
they are washed. This is normal.
Curtains, drapes,
slipcovers
Diapers When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add detergent to load.
Elastic, spandex Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash
Flame-retardant
clothing
Wash small loads. Crowding wiii cause wrinkling.
1. Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash following manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE:
• Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or
machine washed.
• Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
Avoid overuse of fabric softeners. Absorbency will be reduced.
1. Rinse immediately. Soak in a solution of lukewarm water and
a small amount of detergent until you are ready to wash them.
You may wish to use bleach or a special soaking product
when soaking.
2. Spin excess water from diapers before washing.
3. Wash diapers as you would wash white cottons and linens.
often to help reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient
detergent to remove oils.
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame retardant qualities.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Fiberglass
materials
Knits
Pillows, stuffed
toys
Plastic, rubber
Kerns
QuIKs, bedspreads
Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles
could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation.
Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However,
this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and
damaged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of
synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to
keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or
ramie.
1. Close zippers, fasten hooks and eyes to prevent snagging.
2. Wash small loads to reduce pilling and lint.
Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they are
dryer dried.
1. Add detergent, then partially fill washer with water; agitate
until detergent is dissolved.
2. Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance
the load.
3. Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the
cycle.
4. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item(s) being
washed.
Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
in a mesh bag.
Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
stitched; tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
Scatter rugs
SnowsuKs, jackets,
etc.
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1. Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash more than one small rug at a time. If you wash only
one rug, add bath towels to balance the load. A larger rug
should be distributed around the agitator to balance the load.
1. Wash only one or two items at a time. Load evenly around
the agitator.
2. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item(s) being
washed.
3. Two rinses may be necessary.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Solving laundering problems
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list
for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assis
tance or Service” section of this book.
PROBLEM
Brown, yellow
stains
Dye transfer
Gray whites,
dingy colors
Greasy looking
spots
Lint • Improper sorting
Load too wet
after spin
Shrinking
Snags, rips, holes • Items damaged before washing
Stiff, rough fabrics
(usuaiiy cottons)
CAUSE
• Chlorine staining
• Iron in water heater or pipes
• Iron and manganese In water
• Improper sorting
• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
• Improper sorting
• Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
• Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load
• Fabric softener In wash water
• Not enough detergent
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint
• Overloading
• Not enough detergent
• Cold rinses
• Lid is opened before spinning is completed
• Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing-laundering returns
fabric to original size)
• Care label directions not followed
• Misuse of chlorine bleach
• Sharp articles not removed from pockets
• Overloading
• Fasteners not fastened
• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent if you have hard water)
• Not enough detergent
• Line drying
Twisting, tangling
Wrinkiing • Overloading
Yeiiow areas
(from body oiis)
• Overloading
• Improper loading (do not wrap large items around agitator)
• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
• Improper rinse temperature
• Cycle selection is incorrect (based on fabric type)
• Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Caring for your washer
To keep your washer looking like new:
• Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with
a soft, damp cloth as they occur.
• Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on
or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts,
nuts, etc.
• If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1
cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups
(500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run
through a complete cycle using hot water.
• When removing hard water deposits, use
only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
• After tinting or dyeing, put chlorine bleach
and detergent in the washer. Run through a
complete cycle using hot water to remove
excess dye or tint. If staining occurs on
following loads, repeat the process.
Saving energy
• Use hot water only when washing heavy,
greasy soils or whites.
• Use cold rinses.
• Wash full loads.
• Use lower water levels when washing small
loads.
Winterizing your washer
Install and store your washer where it will not
freeze. Because some water stays in the
washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer
is stored or moved during freezing weather,
winterize it.
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect the
drain water inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
3. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for
about 30 seconds (see page 8) to mix
antifreeze and water.
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• Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent;
pretreat stains or heavy soils; do not over
load; use the cycles and wash times recom
mended for the fabric and soil; sort properly.
• Use your washer during off-peak hoursusually early morning and late evening. (Ask
your power company.)
To use the washer again ...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Run the washer through a complete cycle
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If You Need Assistance
Or Service
This section is designed to heip you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines
possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell
you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance
Center for help or calling for sen/ice, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your
appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This
information will help us respond properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind.
Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
Washer will
not fill
Washer does
not spin
Washer stops
during a cycle
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Power cord is not plugged into a
live circuit with proper voltage.
Household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker has tripped. A
time-delay fuse has not been
used.
Both hot and cold water faucets
are not open.
Water supply hoses are kinked.
Cycle control knob is not set or
pulled out.
Lid is open.
Power cord is not plugged into a
live circuit with proper voltage.
Household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker has tripped. A
time-delay fuse has not been
used.
Washer pauses briefly at differ
ent times in each cycle. These
pauses are normal.
Power cord is not plugged into a
live circuit with proper voltage.
Household fuse has blown or
circuit breaker has tripped. A
time-delay fuse has not been
used.
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. Check circuit voltage
at your home’s fuse/circuit breaker box.
Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
Open both faucets.
Straighten hoses.
Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly.
Close lid firmly.
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. Check circuit voltage
at your home’s fuse/circuit breaker box.
Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
Wait a minute to see if washer starts cycle
again.
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit
with proper voltage. Check circuit voltage
at your home’s fuse/circuit breaker box.
Replace fuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
PROBLEM
Washer fills and
drains without
running
Washer drains
during wash and
rinse cycles, or
water siphons out
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Cycle control knob is not pointing
to a number in the cycle.
Drain hose is lower than the
water level in the washer.
2. If you need assistance ...
Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number. Dial free from anywhere
In the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your appli
ance or, if service is necessary, recommend
a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. Wiliiam Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
3. If you need service ...
Whirlpool has a nationwide
network of authorized
Whirlpool®“ service
companies. Whirlpool
service technicians are
trained to fulfill the product warranty and
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the
United States. To locate the authorized
Whirlpool service company in your area, cail
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone
number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages under:
SOLUTION
Set cycle control knob on correct
number in the cycle.
Adjust drain hose so that it is higher
than the water level in the washer.
4. If you need FSP* replace
ment parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever you need a
replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same
exacting specifications used to build every
new Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 3 above or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent consumer experts that voices
consumer views at the highest levels of the
major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
•APPUANCE-HOUSEHOLD-
MAJOII, SERVICE • REPAIR
- $0K Whirlpool Applancos or
Authorized Whir^)ool Service
{Exmmph: XYZ Service Co.)
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•WASHINQ MACHINES S
DRYERS, SERVICE S REPAIR
• See: Whirlpool Applanoes or
Authorized Whkipool Service
{Exmmph: XYZ Service Co.)
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NOTES
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WHIRLPOOL*
Automatic Washer Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED TEN-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Con’ect the installation of your washer.
2. Instruct you how to use your washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products
not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpooi^*^ service company.
FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if
defective in materials or worktiianship.
FSP replacement parts for top and lid if defective in materials or
workmanship.
FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack, or fail to contain
water, due to defective materiais or workmanship.
B-e2
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN
TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need sen/ice, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking
“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.
PART NO. 3430140 Rev. B
01992 WNripool Corporation
• Registered Trademark/SM Service Mark of Whirlpool CorporatlorL
Printed in U.SA
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