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Summary of Contents for LA5243XY

Page 1: ... 2 pg2 fdq 3 PartsAndFeatures 4 Operating lnstmctions 5 Other Features 8 Laundry Guide 10 Wgfcl Assistance 20 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL LA5243XY ...

Page 2: ...l will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need A...

Page 3: ...e or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open l You are responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and has parts replaced by a qualffied person is property installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the correct 3 prong outlet electric supply water supply and drain is property grounded is property maintained is protected from the ...

Page 4: ...ontrol panel 1 Agitator Manual clean lint filter inside agitator Hang tags temporary labels Remove all hang tags and temporary labels before the washer is used If label glue remains rub briskly with thumb or soak area with hand dishwashing detergent Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove labels These can damage the finish See Important Safety I...

Page 5: ...RGE a full load NOTE For best washing results items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the LARGE water level Reduce wash time when using the SMALL water level setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results Select a water temperature M...

Page 6: ...stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob What happens in each cycle Each cycle is designed for different kinds of fabrics When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends Th...

Page 7: ...ldllelll l e55 IY IIl heavily soiled permane synthetic fabrics Wash time 10 minutes Permanent Press Light cleans lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics Wash time 6 minutes The Permanent Press cycle uses a cool down I rinse ana pulse0 splnmng 10 reauce wnnKcllng ...

Page 8: ...u may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push the Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn knob clockwise to one of the dots on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected level agitate drain and spin Drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn knob...

Page 9: ... dis penser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1 Add detergent and load to the basket 2 Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package 3 Avoid dripping or spil...

Page 10: ...ed promptly for best resufts Sorting l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from non colorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items l Separate heavily soiled items from lightfy soiled ones even it they would normalfy be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers ins...

Page 11: ...undry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules l Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreatment products l Before treating any stain find out 1 What kind of stain ft is 2 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast check label 3 How old the stain is washing and drying can set some stains l Start with cold ...

Page 12: ...lot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash Deoderants snd anti Derspirants Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Fat grease 3r oil l Use pretreatme...

Page 13: ... immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Palnt Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint sponge w...

Page 14: ...e liquid detergent or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water l Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils l Use longest wash time in cycle selected To check your hot water temperature with a candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer 2 Place a candy or cooking thermometer in water to...

Page 15: ...etergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds try a low sudsing detergent Do not reduce the amount of normal sudsing detergent Fabric softeners l Always dilute fabric softeners with l z to 1 cup 125 to 250 mL warm water Undiluted fabric...

Page 16: ...overs while still slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly NOTE Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed 1 2 3 Rinse immediately Soak in a solution of lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent until you are ready to wash them You may wish to use bleach or a special soaking product when soaking Spin excess water from diapers before washing Wash diapers as y...

Page 17: ...Treat as delicate items 2 Wash in warm water 3 Wash small items in a mesh bag 4 Dry without heat Quilts and bedspreads 1 Treat as delicate items 2 Wash one at a time Distribute evenly around agitator 3 Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they are quifted or stitched tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy Scatter rugs 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash more than one...

Page 18: ...Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter Load too wet after spin l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed Shrinking l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufac turing and laundering returns fabric to orfginal size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Misuse of chlorine bleach l Sharp articles not removed fro...

Page 19: ...d rinses l Wash full loads l Use lower water levels when washing small loads l Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent pretreat stains or heavy soils do not overload use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil sort properly l Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company Winterizing Install and store your washer where it will...

Page 20: ... Water suppty hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Cycle control knob is not set or Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly pulled out Washer does not spin Lid is pen Close lid firmly Power cord is not plugged into a firmly plug power cord into a live circuit live circuit with proper voltage tih proper voltage Check circuit voltage at your home s fuse circuit breaker box Household fuse has blown o...

Page 21: ...k in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under l APPuANcE HOUSEHoLD l WASHIN MACHINES L UAJOFt SERVICE k REPAIR DRYERS SERVlCE L REPAIR 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right be...

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Page 24: ...elivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSECUENTIAL DAMAGES Some sta...

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