Whirlpool LPR4231A User Manual

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Use & Care Guide

COMPACT TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHER

LPR6244A LPR4231A

5/9-2.

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions ..........3

Washer Connections

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4

Permanent installation..................4

Portable one faucet connection

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4

Portable two faucet connections ....5

Operating Instructions

Starting your washer

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6

What happens in each cycle.........7

Other Operating Instructions

Rinse and spin...........................11

Drain and spin
Soak cycle
Prewash cycle
Manual clean lint filter

If You Need Service Or

Assistance..........................................13

Whirlpool Automatic Washer

Warranty............................................16

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The drawings in this book may vary
slightly from your washer model. They
are designed to show the different
features of all models covered by this
book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all

features shown.

If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:

• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.
or

• Soak area with liquid hand dishwash

ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety Instruc
tions” on page 3.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mall
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date from the sales slip.

• Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Important Safety Instmctions

Awarning

• Read all instructions before using

the washer.

•NEVER wash items cleaned, wash

ed, soaked in or spotted with wax,
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids
in the washer. The fumes can create
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

ALWAYS hand launder and air dry

fabrics containing these materials.

• NEVER allow children to operate,

play with, or crawl inside the washer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near children.

• When discarding an old washer,

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent

accidental entrapment.

• DO NOT reach into the washer

basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spin
ning, the basket will automatically
stop in a few seconds.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

• NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
or near your washer. DO NOT add

flammable fluids to the wash water.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using your washer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

These substances give off vapors
that can create a FIRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSION.

• If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in the
water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX

PLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and al
low water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.

• You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:

-is installed, repaired, and has parts

replaced by a qualified person.

-is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight.*

-is connected to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain.*

-is properly grounded.*

-is properly maintained.*

-is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not

fall below freezing.

*See the Installation Instructions.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

' ALWAYS store detergent, laundry

aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them-in a locked cabinet if possible.

' ALWAYS read and follow instructions

on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as

vinegar or rust remover.

> ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord before attempting to service the
washer.

' DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.

' You are responsible for making sure

that your washer:

- is used only for jobs normally expect
ed of home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly. 3

Washer Connections

Model LPR6244A

connector

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).

Portable one faucet
connection

Use the hose connector provided with
the washer for a one faucet connec
tion. See page 5 for a portable two
faucet connection.

To connect washer:

• Lift the hoses off the storage rack on

the back of the washer.

• 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.

• Slowly turn on the water faucet all

the way.

• Pull the electrical power cord from
the storage area in the back of the
washer. Plug the power cord into a
3-prong grounded outlet.

To disconnect washer:

• Unplug the electrical power cord and

put it back in its storage area.

• Turn the water faucet off.

• Press the red Water Flow Button to

release the water pressure.

• Move the locking collar down and

pull the hose connector down to

disengage from the faucet adapter.

• Drain water from the hoses through
the hose connector.

• Hang the hoses on the storage rack.

Portable two faucet
connections

If you have two separate water
connections, your washer can be
connected to both the hot and cold
water faucets using Kit #285418. This
kit can be purchased from your
Whirlpool Dealer.

Connecting the washer:

• Connect the hot and cold water inlet
hoses to the hot and cold faucets.

• Secure the drain hose to the sink or
standpipe.

• Plug the power cord into a 3-prong
grounded outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

• Turn water faucets off.

• Unplug power cord and return it to
the storage area.

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