Whirlpool LST7233DQ0 User Manual
UseAndCare
A Note to You .........................
Washer Safety ........................
Parts and Features.. ...............
Operating Your Washer .........
Starting your washer.. .........
Stopping/restarting
your washer ........................
Selecting a cycle and time
Using rinse and spin .........
Using drain and spin .........
Understanding normal
washer sounds.. ................
Understanding what
happens in each cycle ......
MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter..
Adding liquid chlorine
bleach ...............................
Adding liquid fabric
softener.. ...........................
Caring for Your Washer.. .....
Laundry Tips.. .......................
Removing Stains ..................
Troubleshooting ...................
Requesting Assistance
or Service ..............................
Warranty ...............................
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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
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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. It contains valuable information 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
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
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1-800-253-1301 1
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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 explanation of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury.
l Read all instructions before using your
washer.
l 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.
l 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.
l 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 the Cycle Control
Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
l 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.
HYDROGEN 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 . . .
l Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.
*Maintain washer properly.
l Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.*
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Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
and drain.*
aGround washer properly.*
l See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Store laundry aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
l Read and follow instructions on packages of
detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
l 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
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tire by rtselt.
l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can
form.
l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
l Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
in following loads and cause skin irritation.
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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:
l 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.
l Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more
information about the features.
Load size
selector
(P. 6)
CLEAN TOUCH@
panel*
(PP. 7,8)
Liquid fabric
softener
dispenser*
(P. 14)
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Water temperature
Cycle signal
selector
(P. 8)
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Extra rinse
Liquid chlorine
I bleadh dispenser
Model and serial
- number plate
(under lid)
- Basket
ITub
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On some models.
Other models have rotary knobs.
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MAGIC CLEAW
lint filter
(bottom of washer basket)
(P. 12)
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.
Starting your washer
1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
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Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 16 and 17.
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If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach or extra detergent for the Super
Wash cycle.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the
liquid bleach dispenser. See page 13.
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Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on
models with a liquid fabric softener
dispenser, pour measured liquid
fabric softener into the dispenser.
See page 14.
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If your model does NOT have a liquid
fabric softener dispenser, see Step 11
and page 14.
4. Close the washer lid.
Fabric schtener
dispenser
(on some models)
continued on next page
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5. Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
l The Load Size Selector is a rotary
knob. Depending on your model, your
washer has three, four, or five load
size settings:
-Small OR -Small
OR -Extra
-Medium -Medium
-Large
-Large -Small
-Extra
-Medium
Large - Large
-Extra
l To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
Small
Large
Small -
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Load Size
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Load Ske
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OR
Load Size
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6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperatures with the type
of fabric and soils being washed.
l See page 18 for water temperature
guidelines.
l Depending on your model, your washer
has one of the Water Temperature
Selectors shown:
- Rotary knob with three temperature
selections;
- Rotary knob with four temperature
selections;
- CLEAN TOUCHTM Selector with
four temperature selections. (The
washer shown on page 4 has a
CLEAN TOUCH panel.)
l For all Selectors, the top temperature
is the wash water, and the bottom
temperature is the rinse water.
NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH models, a
colored indicator shows the setting you
select.
Wash
RIllsa
Temperature
Rotary Knob
OR
1 TemEture
Rotary Knob
OR
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7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on
models with the Extra Rinse option,
set the CLEAN TOUCH Extra Rinse
Selector to On to add an additional
rinse and spin to the end of the wash
cycle.
l Use the Extra Rinse option when adding
extra detergent for the Super Wash
cycle, or any other cycle, depending on
your model.
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Temperature
CLEAN TOUCH
Selector
Options
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CLEAN TOUCH
Selector
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8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, on
models with the end-of-cycle signal
option, set the CLEAN TOUCHTM
Cycle Signal to On if you want the
washer to alert you when the wash
cycle is complete.
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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 9 and 10.
10. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
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Options
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CLEAN TOUCH
Selector
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11. (OPTIONAL STEP) If deslred, on
models with no liquid fabric softener
dispenser, add measured liquid fabric
softener to the rinse water.
See page 14.
Stopping/restarting your washer
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To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
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To restart the washer, close the lid (if
necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control
Knob.
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Selecting a cycle 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.
l 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 two times 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.)
l Some washer models have an Extra Rinse
option in most wash cycles.
l Cycle descriptions are included below and
on the following pages for 6-cycle, 7-cycle,
and 8-cycle models.
l Refer to page 11 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
l Refer to page 12 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
On All Models
6 and 7-Cycle
Models
&Cycle Model
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