use&care guide Compact Model LC4500XS licrowave Ovens, rrasd Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumiditiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers.
Parts and features LID INSTRUCTIONS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE WATER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LINT FILTER (not shown) AGITATOR 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.
Your responsibilities Read this "Use and Care Guide" and your "Laundry Guide" care fully for imporfant use and safety Information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... • is installed by a qualified instailer. • is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight,’ • is connected to the right kind of 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 CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD • 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. Overloading or packing can... • cause poor cleaning; • increase wrinkiing; • cause excessive lint; • wear out or tear items. See the chart below for suggested load sizes. Fully loaded, the washer fills with about 11.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 2. 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 oniy ciockwise. C. start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to its highest level with wash water of the selected tempera ture. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.
What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been 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 REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that a re heavy to moderately soiled.
RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT - FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0-4 gr. Powdered Detergents 4-10 gr. 10-20 gr. 20 -1 - gr. Vi C. Vs C . (60 mL) (80 mL) /'2 c. (125 mL) 3/4-1 c. (175-250 mL) /'2 c. (125 mL) % c. (175 mL) 1 c. (250 mL) (300-350mL) low suds/ non-phosphate '/3 c. (80 ml) /'2 c. (125 mL) 3/4 c. (175 mL) 1 c. (250 mL) normal suds/ non-phosphate ’/2 c. (125 mL) low suds/phosphate normal suds/ phosphate Liquid Detergents '/4 c. (60 mL) 3/4 1-1'/4 c. c.
Caring for your washer £ s WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water 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 cold wedther . .. 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of 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: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often re sult from little things you con find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP® replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE® service company. From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
