use&care guide ;--ig.75r5V^:. 'i. - •■':;''r- AUTOMATIC WASHER Compact Model LC4500XM wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Oehumidifiers, Automatic Washers.
Parts and features Remove the Con sumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove betöre the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth be fore using to re move dust from stor ing or shipping. See the “Laundry Guide” for tips on detergents, other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
Your responsibilities Read this "Use and Care Guide" and your "Laundry Guide" care fully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... • is installed by a qualified installer. • is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* • is connected to the right kind ot outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* • is properly grounded.* • is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer Select WATER 1. TEMPERATURES DO NOT OVERLOAD • Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. • Ail rinses are coid. Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your "Laundry Guide” and printed under the washer lid. Overloading or packing can... • cause poor cleaning; • increase wrinkling; • cause excessive lint; • wear out or tear items. See the chart beiow for suggested ioad sizes.
3 CYCLE 3TEMP Pprmarwnt Pr«t» COOL DOWN Car* puah flop ^***s&> Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 2. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. C. start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer wil fiil to its highest level with wash water of the selected tempera ture. After filling, the washer will agitate forthe selected number of minutes. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want.
What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing start. After agitation starts, the knob turns NORMAL Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain You may need an extra rinse and and spin out water. spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de • Push Control Knob in. tergent can require an extra rinse.) • Turn clockwise to thedotjust before OFF in any cycle. • Push Central Knab in. See above drawing. • Turn clockwise to any Hron the dial • Pull Control Knob out. See above drawing. • The washer will drain and spin.
Caring for your washer fi A WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off fhe wafer inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the coid weather... 1. Shut oft both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance. Performance problems often re sult from little things you con find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
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