Whirlpool LSE9355BQ0 User Manual
Use And Care
GUIDE
A Note To You 2
Understanding
Washer Safety 3
Knowing Your
Washer’s Features 4
Operating Your
Washer 5
Using Your Options13
Other Features 17
Laundry Tips 20
If You Need
Assistance Or
Service 30
Warranty 32
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
ELECTRONIC THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
A NOTE TO YOU
A Note To You
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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
world-class
home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
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 an example of the use of
the symbol.
!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
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 30. 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
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow 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 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. Supervise 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 CANCEL is pressed 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.
Please ...
• 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 laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
smoke or catch fire by itself.
• Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) 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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WASHER
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.
User cardsPower on control
Consumer Assistance
Center number
(1-800-253-1301)
Fabric softener
dispenser
Bleach dispenser
Agitator
3 Speed Heavy Duty Super Capacity3 Speed Heavy Duty Super Capacity
Status
Options
emperatureemperature
T
Load SizeFabric/Cycles Time
ash/Rinse
W
Super WSuper W
arm
Hot/W
Extra RinseExtra Rinse
14
Extra LargeExtra Large
Heavy
Hot/Cold
Heavy
12
arm
arm/W
W
Regular
10
Medium
/Cold
arm/Cold
Warm
Normal
Perm PressPerm Press
8
Cold/Cold
Delicates
6
Small
Light
Hand WHand Wash
4
Soak
Select
Delay HoursDelay Hours
SelectSelect
SelectSelect
OnOn
SelectSelect
Delay
Activate
to
Button
5Seconds
for
"Start"
Button
Press
"Start"
Hours.
Press
ofDelay
NumberNumber
ChooseChoose
ELECTRONIC
Fill/WFill/Washash
10 Cycle End of Cycle Signal10 Cycle End of Cycle Signal
RinseRinse
ash
Final SpinFinal Spin
LockOutLockOut
-
HighHigh
Rinse&Spin
LowLow
-
Rinse&Spin
CancelCancel
High
Spin Only-Spin Only-
StartStart
Select
DelayDelay
LockOut
to
Button
"Select"
.
.
Timeime
Delay
Press
toDeactivate
5Seconds
for
Solid state electronic
touch controls
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
Detergent
dispenser
Basket
Tub
Other features not shown:
MAGIC CLEAN® lint filter
Extra rinse option
End-of-cycle signal
LockOut feature
Delay wash feature
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User Cards
To help you quickly learn to use your machine,
User Cards are located in the holder at the
back of the control panel. (Refer to holder
installation instructions if holder installation is
required.) Each function on the control panel is
briefly described on a User Card.
• Place the User Card for the desired function
over the Electronic Touch Controls and
make selections.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Operating Your Washer
In This Section
Page
Before starting your washer......................5
Using the electronic touch
controls ....................................................... 5
Starting your washer.................................. 6
Stopping and restarting your washer.......6
Selecting a fabric/cycle .................................. 6
Selecting a wash time......................................9
Selecting a load size ...................................... 10
Selecting wash/rinse temperatures..............11
What happens in each cycle ......................... 12
Page
Your new electronic washer has solid state touch controls. Many electronic features and options
may be new to you. The following operating instructions and your User Cards will help you quickly
learn to operate your new washer.
Before starting your washer
Place measured detergent in the detergent
dispenser and add sorted wash load. See
page 20 for additional “Before you wash”
information.
NOTE: If your washer has a Features Guide,
remove it and place it in your Use and Care
Guide.
Using the electronic touch controls
Temperature OptionsLoad SizeFabric/Cycles Time Status
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
Hand Washables
Soak
On Start
Select
14
Heavy
12
10
Normal
8
6
Light
4
Delay Hours
Select
Extra Large
Medium
Small
Select Select
Wash/Rinse
Hot/Warm
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cold/Cold
Super Wash
Extra Rinse
Rinse&Spin
Rinse&Spin
Spin Only-
Select
LockOut
-
High
-
Low
High
Fill/Wash
Rinse
Final Spin
LockOut
Cancel
Delay
Audible tones guide your selections. You will
hear:
–one tone if the washer accepts your selection.
–three tones if the washer does not accept
your selection.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Cancel
Starting your washer
A one-button start is available if you want to
use the settings (Regular cycle, 10 minutes
wash time, Extra Large load size, Warm/Cold
temperatures) for the “preset” cycle. Press
START and the wash cycle begins.
To make other selections:
PRESS
Start
Delay
1. Press ON/SELECT
PRESS
until the light glows by the cycle desired.
On
Select
2. Press SELECT
below any setting you want to change. See
pages 6-16 for additional information to help
you make selections.
3. Press START.
PRESS
Select
PRESS
Start
Delay
Stopping and restarting your washer
• To stop your washer at any time, press
CANCEL.
NOTE: After pressing Cancel, repeat Steps 1-3
above to restart.
PRESS
Fabric/Cycles
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and Washables
Soak
Selecting a fabric/cycle
Press ON/SELECT until the light glows by the
desired cycle (Regular cycle, 10 minutes wash
time, Extra Large load size, Warm/Cold temperatures are the preset selections).
6
YOU SEE
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
14
12
10
8
6
4
Heavy
Normal
Light
Extra Large
Medium
Small
Preset selections
T emperatureLoad SizeFabric/Cycles T ime
W ash/Rinse
Hot/Warm
Hot/Cold
Warm/Warm
Warm/Cold
Cold/Cold
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
To select a different fabric/
cycle:
Press ON/SELECT until the light glows by the
desired Fabric/Cycle. Your washer makes
selections for each Fabric/Cycle. You can
change these selections if desired. See “In
This Section” on page 5 for the selection you
want to change.
Cycle selection chart
FABRIC/CYCLE
Heavy
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
Preset Selections
14
Heavy
Extra Large
Warm/Cold
Warm/Cold
Regular
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
Preset Selections
10
Normal
Extra Large
Warm/Cold
Warm/Cold
SUGGESTED USE
• Use 12-14 minutes
of wash time to clean
sturdily constructed
fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
• Select less wash
time (6-10 minutes)
for smaller loads or
lighter soil.
• Use 10-12 minutes
of wash time to clean
cotton and linen
fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
• Select less wash
time (4-8 minutes)
for smaller loads or
lighter soil.
PRESS
On
Select
ABOUT THE CYCLE
• High and low speed
agitation provide deep
cleaning for heavily soiled,
sturdily constructed fabrics.
• High spin speeds and a
longer final spin shorten
drying time.
• High and low speed
agitation provide the fabric
care needed for cottons
and linens.
• High spin speeds shorten
drying time.
• All rinses are cold.
Fabric/Cycles
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and Washables
Soak
CYCLE NOTES
For better
fabric care:
• All water
temperature
selections are
available.
• A 4 min wash
cannot be
selected.
For better
fabric care:
• Warm rinse
water cannot
be selected.
• A 14 min wash
cannot be
selected.
Perm Press
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
Preset Selections
8
Normal
Extra Large
Warm/ColdWarm/Cold
• Use 8 minutes of
wash time to clean
permanent press and
some synthetic
fabrics that are
moderately soiled.
• Select less wash
time (4-6 minutes)
for smaller loads or
lighter soil, or more
wash time (10-12
minutes) for heavy
soils.
• High, low and extra low
speed agitation, and a
cool-down rinse with low
and extra low spin speeds,
reduce wrinkling.
NOTE: The washer pauses
briefly during the wash cycle.
This is normal for washer
operation.
For better
fabric care:
• Warm rinse
water cannot
be selected.
• A 14 min wash
cannot be
selected.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
FABRIC/CYCLE
Delicates
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
Preset Selections
6
Light
Extra Large
Cold//
Cold
Cold
Cold
Hand Washables
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
Preset Selections
6
Light
Extra Large
Cold//
Cold
Cold
Cold
SUGGESTED USE
• Use 6 minutes of
wash time to clean
knits and delicate
items that are lightly
soiled.
• Select 4 minutes of
wash time for smaller
loads or lighter soil,
and 8 minutes of
wash time for larger
loads or heavy soils.
• Use this 6-minute
cycle for items
labeled “Hand
Washable.” Garments are labeled
“Hand Washable”
because:
–The fiber or con-
struction may be
sensitive to agitation.
–The fabric contains
sensitive dyes that
may bleed.
• See page 27 for
more information.
ABOUT THE CYCLE
• Extra low agitation speed
provides gentle soil removal.
• Extra low and low spin
speeds reduce wrinkling.
• Extra low agitation speeds
and short soaks provide
gentle soil removal.
• Extra low and low spin
speeds reduce wrinkling.
NOTE: Some items such as
woolens may float. For best
results, wash small loads with
high water levels (Medium to
Extra Large load size setting).
• Use CANCEL to stop the
washer and remove trapped
air by pushing the load
down into the water. (See
page 6 for “restarting your
washer” information.)
CYCLE NOTES
For better
fabric care:
• 10, 12, 14 min
wash cannot
be selected.
For better
fabric care:
• 8, 10, 12, 14
min wash
cannot be
selected.
• Super Wash
cannot be
selected.
Soak
Heavy
Regular
Perm Press
Delicates
H
and
W
ashables
Soak
Preset Selections
Extra Large
Warm /Warm
Warm /Warm
8
• Use for stains that
need pretreatment or
heavy soils that need
a soak time.
• Brief periods of agitation
and soak help remove
heavy soils and stains.
For better
fabric care:
• Wash time is
not adjustable.
Selecting a wash time
Heavy
Normal
Light
14
12
10
8
6
4
Select
Time
Delay Hours
Heavy
Normal
Light
14
12
10
8
6
4
Start
Delay
Time
To change the preset wash
time:
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
1. Press TIME SELECT
until the light glows by the time you desire.
2. Make other selections, if
desired, and press START.
Delaying the start time
You can delay the start of a wash cycle to be
sure someone will be home during the washer
operation, or until a time of day when energy
costs are lower.
To delay a cycle:
NOTE: Operate your washer only when
someone is at home.
1. Fill dispensers and load the
washer. Close the lid.
(See pages 17 and 18 for information about the dispensers.)
PRESS
PRESS
Start
Delay
2. Make selections for the wash
cycle you want to delay.
3. Press and hold START/DELAY
(longer than 5 seconds). When the key is
released, the light glows by Delay Hours
and the number 4. (The numbers now
represent hours of delay.) All other lights
will go off when your washer is in Delay.
The selected wash cycle will start in 4
hours.
PRESS
AND HOLD
9
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Select
Load Size
Extra Large
Small
Medium
To select more than a
4-hour delay:
Press TIME SELECT until the light glows by
the number of hours of delay desired. You can
select 4 to 14 hours.
To cancel a delay:
Press and hold START/DELAY longer than
5 seconds. The Delay Hours light will go off.
NOTES:
• The delay countdown starts immediately.
The selected wash cycle starts at the end of
the delay.
• When delaying a cycle, best washing results
are achieved by using your detergent
dispenser.
Selecting a load size
You can change the Load Size anytime during
the wash cycle. Your washer will change to the
new load size immediately, or at the next fill
(depending upon whether you selected a larger
or smaller load size).
PRESS
Select
PRESS
AND HOLD
Start
Delay
Time
14
Heavy
12
10
Normal
8
6
Light
4
Time
14
Heavy
12
10
Normal
8
6
Light
4
Delay Hours
To change the preset load size:
1. Press LOAD SIZE SELECT
until the light glows by the load size
you desire.
2. Make other selections, if
desired, and press START.
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.
10
PRESS
PRESS
Start
Delay
• 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.
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