Whirlpool LSQ8512KQ0, LSQ8512KT0 Owner’s Manual

EASY.TO.USE

AUTOMATIC

WASHERS

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

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

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

WASHER USE ............................................................................. 5

Understanding Washer Cycles .................................................... 5

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

Normal Sounds ............................................................................ 5

Starting Your Washer ................................................................... 6

Selecting aCycle, Time, and Temperature ................................. 7

Rinse and Spin ............................................................................. 8

Drain and Spin .............................................................................. 8

WASHER CARE ......................................................................... 8

Cleaning Your Washer ................................................................. 8

Water Inlet Hoses ......................................................................... 8

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care ............................................ 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 9

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 11

In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 11

In Canada ................................................................................... 11

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 12

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WASHERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol.

"WARNING." These words mean:

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

immediately follow instructions.

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

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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 door or lid.

[] Do not reach into the washer if the drum, 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 manual or in published user-repair instructions

that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

[] See "Electrical Requirements" for grounding instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS ANDFEATURES

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

4. XTRA ROLLACTION TM agitator

5. Lid

6. Liquid bleach dispenser

7. DURASMOOTH TM white porcelain basket

8. Tub

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