Whirlpool LMR5243A User Manual
Use And Care
A Note To You 2
Understanding
Washer Safety 3
Knowing Your
Washer's Features 4
Operating Your
Washer 5
Other Features 10
Laundry Tips 12
If You Need
Assistance Or
Service 22
Warranty 24
Call us with questions or comments.
TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
1-800-253-1301
MODELS LMR5243A
LMV5243A
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 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 pages 22 and 23. 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 pur
chase 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING
• 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, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, 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.
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.
Temperature
Load size
selector
selector
Cycie controi knob
Consumer Assistance
Center number
(1-800-253-1301)
Bleach
dispenser
Agitator
Modei and serial
number plate
(under lid)
Fabric softener
dispenser
Basket
Tub
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Operating Your Washer
In This Section
Before starting your washer
Starting or stopping your washer
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Selecting wash-rinse temperatures
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Selecting a cycle and time
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Using drain and spin
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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 NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy
sorted load in the washer before starting. Guide, remove it and place it with your Use
See page 12 for additional “Before you wash” and Care Guide,
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 in
the wash cycle you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time.
2. Select a load size and a water temperature.
3. 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
necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control
Knob.
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.
To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, move the Selector to
the desired new setting.
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 small load
size settings. 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
temperature is the wash water and the bottom
temperature is the rinse water.
Water temperature tips
• Use warm wash water with the Permanent
Press and Delicate cycles. For heavily soiled
permanent press items, use hot wash water.
• Always use cold rinse water for 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 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 under
stand what happens during a wash cycle.
Regular cycles
The Regular cycles feature longer spins to
shorten drying time.
• Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily
constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads.
• Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean regular
loads of fabrics that are lightly to moderately
soiled.
Permanent Press cycles
The Permanent Press cycles feature a cool
down rinse, pulsed spinning, and shorter spins
to reduce wrinkling.
• Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean
moderately soiled permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly
soiled permanent press and some synthetics.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the
wash cycle. This is normal for washer operation.
PERATING YOUR WASHER
Regular cycle
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Permanent
Press
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Permanent press cycle
Delicate cycle
The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation
speed for gentle soil removal. Pulsed spinning
reduces wrinkling.
• Use 8 minutes of wash time, to clean
moderately soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
• Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean lightly
soiled delicate items and washable knits.
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Delicate cycle
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 until the indicator points 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 the indicator points to SPIN,
as illustrated.
2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
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