AUTOMATIC WASHER Compact Model LC45OOXS MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condllloners. Dehumldlflers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers.
Parts and fe-, WATER lEMPERATURE SELECTOR (not shown) BASKET L .I II TUB AGITATOR I Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. \ Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: Model Number 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the serio, Number hinge).
Your responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.’ l is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* l is properly grounded.* l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer Select WATER 1. TEMPERATURES CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD l l Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. All rinses are cold. Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide” and printed under the washer lid. Fully loaded, the washer Overloading or packing cause poor cleaning; l increase wrinkling; l cause excessive lint; l wear out or tear items. can... l fills with about See the chart load sizes. 11.
2. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right (as indicated by the arrows shown above). It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. B. Stop on a number C. D. To stop the washer Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob.The washer will fill to its highest level with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling,the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. in the cycle you want.
What happens in each cycle* Each cycle has been designed dial in each cycle are the minutes When the Cycle Control Knob fills before agitation and timing for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the of WASH agitation time. is set to a number and pulled out, the washer start. After agitation starts, the knob turns REGuLqR HEAVY Cycle PERMANENT PRESS Cycle permanent fabrics. KNITS/GENTLE press Cycle A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period.
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help -mm,-, E :A: I 3Speed Spray DRAIN No Agltation I Rinses -II-II- Y!:: I’ I I’ I 1 WASH 2 Minutes Low Speed Ll WASH 2 Mlnutes Hlgh Speed Special care is needed when soaking laundry. “Laundry Guide” for proper use of fhls cycle.
RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT - FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS Detergents o-4 gr. 4-10 gr. IO-20 gr. 20+ gr. low suds/phosphate ‘I4 c. (60 ml] ‘/3 c. (80 mL) ‘h c. (125 ml) VA-1c. (I 75-250 mL] normal suds/ phosphate ‘h c. (125 mL) 74 c. (175 mL) 1 c. (250 mL] I’/3 c. (300-350mL) low suds/ non-phosphate ‘/3 c. (80 mL) 1x7c. (f25 mL) J/4c. (175 mL) 1 c. (250 mL) normal suds/ non-phosphate ‘/2 c. (125 mL) J/Ac. (175 mL) l-lvd c. (250-300 mL] I’/2 c.
Caring for your washer OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. APTERWASHING, use a sofl 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.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer. 3. Turn on the water faucets. 10 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 8).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER W-T-Y LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service comoanv. r FSP replacement case assembly workmanshio.