Whirlpool LSC8244EQ1, LSC8244EZ0, LSC8244EZ1, LSR7233EQ0, LSR7233EQ1 Owner’s Manual

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HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUNI =

Use And Care

A Note to You ......................... 2

Washer Safety ........................ 3

Parts and Features ................ 4

Operating Your Washer ......... 5

Starting your washer .......... 5

Stopping/restarting

your washer ........................ 7

Selecting a cycle and time ... 8

Using rinse and spin ......... 10

Using drain and spin ......... 10

Understanding normal

washer sounds ................. 10

Understanding what

happens in each cycle ...... 11

MAGIC CLEAN®lint filter ... 11 Adding liquid chlorine

bleach ............................... 12

Adding liquid fabric

softener ............................ 12

Caring for Your Washer ...... 13

Laundry Tips ........................ 14

Removing Stains .................. 19

Troubleshooting ................... 22

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................. 24

Warranty ............................... 28

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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

WITH HAND WASHABLES CYCLE

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years

of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. tt contains valuable infor- mation about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it

carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your

appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your

complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model

and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer's name, address, 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 Address Dealer Phone

J Our Consumer Assistance Center J

number is toll-free, z o_ _-_o zo_z

Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements

under warning symbols. Please pay special

attention to these symbols and follow any

instructions given. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the symbol.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the

following: oRead all instructions before using

the washer.

oDo not wash articles that have

been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they

give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

oDo not add gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable, or explosive substances to the wash

water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

oUnder certain conditions, hydro-

gen gas may be produced in a

hot water system that has not

been used for 2 weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- SIVE. If the hot water system has

not been used for such a period,

before using a washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and

let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release

any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

oDo not allow children to play on

or in the washer. Close supervi-

sion of children is necessary

when the washer is used near

children.

oBefore the washer is removed

from service or discarded, re-

move the door.

oDo not reach into the washer if

the tub or agitator is moving.

oDo not install or store the washer

where it will be exposed to the weather.

oDo not tamper with controls. oDo not repair or replace any part

of the washer or attempt any

servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and

Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

oSee Installation Instructions for

grounding requirements.

This symbol alerts you to

hazards such as fire, electrical

shock, or other injuries.

-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Parts and Features

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

NOTES:

• 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.

• Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.

Load size Water temperature

selector _

(p. 6) (p. 6)

CLEAN TOUCH TM

panel

(pp. 6-7)

Liquid fabric softener

dispenser

(p. 12)

Cycle signal Extra rinse

(p. 7)

Cycle control knob

(pp. 7-1 1)

Liquid chlorine

dispenser

(p. 12)

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Basket

Tub

* On some models.

Other models have rotary knobs.

MAGIC CLEAN <_

lint filter

(bottom of washer basket)

(p. 11)

Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other

flammable fluids.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because

they may contain some oil after laundering.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the

washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer.

• Sort and load clothes as described on pages 14 and 15.

• If desired, you may also add color safe bleach or extra detergent for the Super

Wash cycle.

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour

measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid bleach dispenser.

See page 12.

• Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour measured liquid fabric softener into

the fabric softener dispenser. See

page 12.

4. Close the washer lid.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded three prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical

shock.

Liquid chlorine

Liquid fabric softener dispenser

bleach despenser

continued on next page

5.TurntheLoadSizeSelectortothe settingthatcorrespondswiththesize

ofyourwashloadandthetypeof

fabric being washed. s The Load Size Selector is a rotary knob.

Depending on your model, your washer has 3 or 4 load size settings:

-Small OR -Small

-Medium -Medium

- Large - Large

- Extra Large

Medium

Small Large

Load Size

=To change the load size setting after

the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting.

6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match

the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed.

=See page 16 for water temperature

guidelines.

=Depending on your model, your washer

has one of the Water Temperature Selectors shown:

- Rotary knob with 3 temperature selections;

- CLEAN TOUCH TM Selector with 4 temperature selections.

=For both Selectors, the top temperature

is the wash water, and the bottom tem- perature is the rinse water.

NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH models, a colored indicator shows the setting

you select.

Medium Large

Small Extra

Load Size

Cold Cold Hot Cold Cold

Warm

Wash Rinse

Temperature

Rotary Knob

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Wash Rinse

Temperature

CLEAN TOUCH

Selector

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on

models with the Extra Rinse option, set the CLEAN TOUCH Extra Rinse

Selector to On to add a rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle.

• Use the Extra Rinse option when adding extra detergent for the Super Wash

cycle, or any other cycle, depending on your model.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on models with the end-of-cycle signal

option, set the CLEAN TOUCH TM Cycle Signal to On if you want the

washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete.

• The signal is helpful when you are

washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the

cycle ends.

9. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. See pages 8 and 9.

Extra Rinse

Options

CLEAN TOUCH

Selector

Cycle Signal

Options

CLEAN TOUCH

Selector

10. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to

start the washer.

Stopping/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 cyc|e and time

This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle

Control Knob. Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your

wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.

• The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

Super Wash Cycle

The Super Wash cycle (18 minutes)features an extended wash time for washing heavily

soiled loads that need maximum soil removal.

For improved cleaning, use twice the

amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Normal Cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, and high agitation and spin speeds

to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select

9 (REGULAR) or 12 (HEAVY) minutes of wash time, depending on whether your

load is moderately or heavily soiled.

For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics,

use 6 minutes of wash time. (On 8-cycle models, this is labeled SOFTWASH.)

• Some washer models have an Extra Rinse option in most wash cycles.

• Cycle descriptions are included below and on the following pages for 7-cycle and 8-cycle models.

• Refer to page 10 to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

• Refer to page 11 to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

On All Models

7-Cycle Model 8-Cycle Model

Permanent Press Cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,

and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. Select 6 (LIGHT)

or 9 (REGULAR) minutes of wash time, depending on whether your wash load is

lightly or moderately soiled.

Delicates Cycle

The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal.

Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use 6 minutes of wash time for cleaning lightly

to moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.

Permanent Press

7-Cycle Model

Delicates

Permanent Press

8-Cycle Model

Delicates

Hand Washables Cycle

The Hand Washables cycle features brief, low-speed agitation (2 seconds), and short

soaks (28 seconds) to gently clean special- care items. Low spin speeds reduce wrin-

kling. Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled hand washables.

Wash small loads. If items appear to be floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Control Knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart the

washer. Refer to "Hand washables" on page

17 for more information.

7-Cycle Model

Hand Washable_

7-Cycle Model

8-Cycle Model

Hand Washables

8-Cycle Model

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