Whirlpool LSV9244DQ0 User Manual
UseAndCare
A Note to You
Washer
Parts and
Operating Your Washer
Carlng for Your Washer..
Laundry
Removlng
Troubleshootlng
Requestlng Assistance
or Setvlce..
Warranty
Safety ........................
Starting your washer..
Stopping/restarting
your washer
Selecting a cycle and time
Using rinse and spin
Using drain and spin
Understanding normal
washer
Understanding what
happens in each cycle
MAGIC CLEAWlint filter..
Adding liquid chlorine
bleach
Adding liquid fabric
softener..
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SPEED SELECT AUTOMATIC WASHERS
PART NO. 3363556
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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-l 301 1
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.
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To reduce the rlsk of fire,
Injury when uslng your washer, follow basic
precautions Including the followlng:
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Read all instructions before using your
washer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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electrlcal shock, or
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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 . . .
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Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.
*Maintain washer properly.
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Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
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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.*
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Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
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Store laundry aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
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Read and follow instructions on packages of
detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
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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.
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Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can
form.
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Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
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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:
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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.
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Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more
information about the features.
Load size
selector
(P. 5)
CLEAN TOUCH@
panel
(P. 6)
Liquid fabric
softener
dlspenser
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(P. 12)
Cycle signal/
Extra rinse selector
(P. 7) \ \
Water temperature
selector
(P. 6) (P. 6)
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Speed
selector
Cycle control knob
(PP. 7-I 0)
Llquld chlorine
bleach dispenser
(P. 12)
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
- Basket
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MAGIC CLEAW
llnt fllter
(bottom of washer basket)
(Pm 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.
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 14 and 15.
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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 deslred, pour
measured llquid chlorine bleach into
the bleach dlspenser. See page 12.
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Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If deslred, pour
measured liquid fabric softener Into
the fabric softener dispenser. See
page 12.
4. Close the washer lid.
5. Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds wlth the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
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The Load Size Selector has four load
size settings: small, medium, large, and
extra large.
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To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
Fabric softener
dlspenser
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Load Size
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6. Select a wash-rlnse temperature with
the CLEAN TOUCHTM Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperatures wlth the type of fabric and
solls being washed.
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.See page 16 for water temperature
guidelines.
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The Selector has four temperature
selections: hot-cold, warm-warm, warmcold, cold-cold.
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The top temperature is the wash water,
and the bottom temperature is the rinse
water.
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A colored indicator shows the setting
you select.
7. Set the CLEAN TOUCH Speed Selector
to the agltatlon and spln speed that
matches the fabrics and soils belng
washed.
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The Selector lets you customize your
wash cycles with a choice of four
agitate-spin speeds: low-low, low-high,
high-high, and high-low.
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Refer to the following table for recommended agitation-spin speeds and wash
cycles for various loads.
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The top speed is the agitation speed,
and the bottom speed is the spin speed.
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A colored indicator shows the setting
you select.
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Temperature
Spee%elect
Agitation and spin speeds usage guide
The following speed and cycle selections are recommended for better fabric care. See pages
8 and 9 for additional information on wash cycles.
SPEEDS RECOMMENDED
AGITATION SPIN
LOW LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH’ HIGH
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CYCLE
Hand Washables
Delicates
Normal
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Use for delicate fabrics, bulky
knits that wrinkle easily
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Gentle cleaning for light soils
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Minimizes wrinklina
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Use for delicate fabrics
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Gentle cleaning for light soils
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Shortens drying time
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Use for sturdy cottons, blends
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Removes heavy soils
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Shortens drying time
COMMENTS
SPEEDS RECOMMENDED
AGITATION SPIN
CYCLE
COMMENTS
HIZ;H*
LOW Permanent Press
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Use for permanent press,
synthetic fabrics
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Removes heavy soils
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Minimizes wrinkling
*If you select high-speed agitation, the Gentle Wash System helps protect your fabrics by reducing
wash abitation during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press
cycles.
8. Turn the End-of-Cycle Signal On or
Off, and Extra Rlnse option On or Off
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End ol Cycb Stanal
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with the rotary knob shown.
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Select Extra
extra detergent for the Super Wash
Rinse On when adding
off
on
cycle, or any other cycle. The washer
adds an additional rinse and spin to the
end of the wash cycle.
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Select End-of-Cycle Signal On when
you want the washer to alert you when
the wash load is complete.
This is
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Extra Rinse
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especially helpful when washing items
that should be removed from the
washer as soon as the cycle ends.
9. Push In the Cycle Control Knob and
turn lt clockwlse to the wash cycle
you want. See pages 8 and 9.
10. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
Stopping/restarting your washer
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To stop the washer at any time, push in
Cycle Control Knob.
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To restart the washer, close lid (if necessary) and pull out Cycle Control Knob.
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Selecting a cycle and time
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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.
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Match your cycle selection with the agitatespin speed you selected for your wash
load (see pages 6 and 7).
Super Wash Cycle
The Super Wash cycle (18 minutes) features
an extended wash time for washing heavilysoiled 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 (if high-speed agitation is selected),
and a longer final spin 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 (SOFTWASH) minutes of wash time.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
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An Extra Rinse option is available in
all cycles.
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Refer to page 10 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
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Refer to page 11 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
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