Whirlpool LSQ8243HQ0 Owner’s Manual

TWOSPEED

AUTOMATIC

WASHERS

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Table of Contents ............................... 2

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TABLEOF

CONTENTS

WASHER SAFETY ............................................................ 3

PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................4

USING YOUR WASHER ......................................................5

UnderstandingWasher Cycles........................................5

Loading.............................................................................5

Normal Washer Sounds ...................................................6

StartingYour Washer .......................................................6

Selectinga Cycleand Time .............................................8

Rinseand Spin.................................................................9

Drainand Spin..................................................................9

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER ..........................................9

CleaningYour Washer .....................................................9

Self-cleaningLintFilter..................................................10

Water InletHoses ...........................................................10

Vacation,Storage,and Moving Care ............................10

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................11

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .............................................14

In the U.S.A ..................................................................... 14

In Canada ........................................................................ 14

WARRANTY ....................................................................... 16

WASHERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol.
"WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

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:

• Read all instructions before using the washer.
° Do 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.

° Do 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.

° Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not

been used for such a period, before using the
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.

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children.

Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the lid.

° Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is

moving.

° Do not install or store the washer where it will be

exposed to the weather.
° Do not tamper with controls.
° Do 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.
° See Installation Instructions for grounding

requirements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTSANDFEATURES

This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and
features listed below.

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1. Control panel

2. Model and serial number label

3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser t

4. Agitator

5. Lid

6. Liquid bleach dispenser t

Control panel

Medium

Sinai Super

Warm Cold

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7. Basket

8. Tub

Other features your washer may have:

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter
XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS* agitator

Extra rinse selector

_On some models

-- Regular _ Normal

Super Wash _ Heavy I"_i_ °w

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Wash

Load Size

Rinse

Temperature -- End of Cycle Signal

Permanent i.,_. _ kow

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USINGYOUR

WASHER

When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled
out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before

agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating
immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer
lid up or down.

During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover
action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns
clockwise until it points to an Off area and the cycle ends.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal for washer operation.

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE

selector to the highest load size setting.

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants 1 coverall
3 shirts 1 overall

4 pair jeans

Delicates

3 camisoles 2 bras

1 quilted robe 2 nighties
4 slips 1 baby's dress
4 panties

Towels

10 bath towels 14 wash cloths

10 hand towels 1 bath mat

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 2 shirts
4 pillowcases 2 blouses

8 T-shirts 8 handkerchiefs
6 pair shorts

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

WASH RINSE

1. Fill _, 1. Fill

selected

l__r_l _ 2. Wash

h_ 3. Draint

The Permanent Press

cycle partially drains,

fills, agitates briefly,

and drains.

time

No agitation

._ 4. Spin-Spray

2. Rinse

3. Drain
No agitation

rinse

6. Off

Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants 3 pair jeans

3 shirts 1 coverall

Delicates

3 camisoles 2 bras
4 slips 2 nighties

4 panties
Towels

8 bath towels 10 wash cloths
8 hand towels 1 bath mat

Mixed Load
2 double sheets or

1 king size sheet(s)

4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts

6 pair shorts
2 shirts

2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs

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