Whirlpool LSW9245EQ0 User Manual
A Note to You......................2
Washer Safety ....................3
Parts and Features ............4
Operating Your Washer......5
Using your washer..............5
The high efficiency
spray rinse system ............7
Loading ..............................7
Selecting a fabric speed
and cycle time ....................7
ACCUWASH
TM
temperature
control system ....................9
MAGIC CLEAN
®
lint filter ............................10
Understanding normal
washer sounds ................10
Understanding what
happens in each cycle......11
Caring for Your Washer....12
Troubleshooting ..............13
Requesting Assistance
or Service..........................17
Warranty............................20
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance Center:
1-800-253-1301
In Canada for assistance or service,
see page 18.
3950312A
Resource Saver
automatic washer
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A NOTE TO YOU
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL®appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make
your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care
Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail 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 for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label (see the diagram on the
“Parts and Features” page for the location of the label).
Also, record the other information shown in the next
column.
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 ________________________________
1-800-253-1301
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.
In Canada, for assistance or service, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com
In Canada, visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada
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WASHER SAFETY
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.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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 is the safety alert symbol.
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
“WARNING.” These words mean:
wDANGER
wWARNING
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.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Cycle control knob
(pp. 6-9)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser
(p. 5)
Model and serial
number label
(under lid)
Basket
Tub
Load size
selector
(p. 6)
Agitator
MAGIC CLEAN
®
lint filter
(bottom of
washer basket)
(p. 10)
Soak/Prewash
temperature
selector
(p. 6)
Fabric/Speed
select option
(p. 6)
Normal/Rinse
and Spin
temperature
selector
(p. 6)
Cold
Cold
Cotton
High
High
Perm Press
High
Low
Delicates
Low
Low
Handwashables
Intermittent
Low
12 Cycle • 4 Wash/Spin Speed Combinations
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n/
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pr
a
y
R
i
n
si
n
g
Normal
With
WATER SAVING RINSE
(Up To 40% Water Savings)
1
2
M
i
n
u
te
s
Off
Soak
10
14
Pre-Wash
22
Super Wash
12
Regular/Heavy
Light
Regular
Heavy
Off
Pull Start
Push Stop
Wash
Rinse
Spin
Only
Spin
6
Fabric/Speed Select
Off
Rinse&Spin
Spin
Soak/PreWash
Temperature
Agitate
Spin
75°
75°
Normal/Rinse & Spin
Temperature
Load Size
Small
Medium
Large
Super
Plus
Extra
Small
Hot
Cold
Warm
Cold
100°
18
U
4
Rinse
Only
Cold
75°
AccuWash System
10
CONTROL PANEL
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid
chlorine bleach into the
liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser. Bleach will
be diluted automatically
during the wash part of
the cycle.
•
Never use more than
1 cup (250 mL) for a
full load. Use less with
a smaller load size.
•
Follow the manufac-
turer’s directions for safe use.
•
To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout.
Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the
washer basket.
•
Make sure you use only liquid chlorine bleach in
this dispenser.
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USING YOUR WASHER
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer.
•
If desired, you may
also add powder or
liquid color-safe bleach.
•
Use less detergent
when using a small
load size.
2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your
washer, filling to the
top row of holes.
•
Load evenly to
maintain washer
balance. Mix large and
small items.
•
Items should move
easily through the wash
water. Overloading can
cause poor cleaning.
•
To reduce wrinkling of
permanent press clothes and some synthetic
knits, use a large load size to provide more space
(see step 5).
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wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are
dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any
type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
5.Turn the Load Size selector to the correct setting
for your wash load and
the type of fabric being
washed.
•
Your washer has 5
load size settings.
•
Choose a load size
that allows the load
to move freely for best
fabric care. See “Loading” later in this section.
•
Change the setting after the washer has started
filling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.)
8. Turn the Fabric/Speed Select to the setting that
matches the type of
fabric in your load. See
the “Selecting a Fabric
Speed and Cycle
Time” section.
•
The selector lets you
customize your wash
cycles for 4 types of
fabrics: Cotton, Permanent Press, Delicates and
Handwashables.
•
The selections will provide different agitation
and spin speeds.
9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it to the
wash cycle you want.
See the “Selecting a
Fabric Speed and Cycle
Time” section.
•
Reduce the wash time
when using a small load
size setting.
10. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
NOTE: To stop the
washer at any time, push
in the Cycle Control knob.
To restart the washer,
close the lid (if open) and
pull out the Cycle Control
knob.
4. Close the washer lid.
6. If a Soak or Prewash cycle is desired, set the
Soak/PreWash
Temperature selector
to the water temperature that matches the
type of fabrics and
soils in your load.
•
Follow garment
label instructions.
•
Select Cold (colors that bleed, light soils), Warm
(bright colors, moderate to light soils), or Hot
(whites and pastels, heavy or greasy soils) water.
7. Select a Normal wash temperature or a Rinse
and Spin temperature
with the
Normal/Rinse and
Spin Temperature
selector. Match the
water temperature
with the type of fabrics
and soils in your load.
Your washer uses the ACCUWASHTMtemperature control to regulate incoming hot and cold
water in the Normal wash cycle and Rinse and
Spin cycle (see the “ACCUWASHTMTemperature
Control System” section).
Cold
Cold
75°
75°
Cold
100°
Cold
75°
Cotton
High
High
Perm Press
High
Low
Delicates
Low
Low
Handwashables
Intermittent
Low
Small
Medium
Large
Super
Plus
Extra
Small
Hot
Cold
Warm
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