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Summary of Contents for LBR5133AG0

Page 1: ...Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washer s Features Mr 0 aehTpg Your Other Features Laundry lips If You Need ssisttce Or Warranty 1 800 253 1301 2 3 4 5 10 11 21 24 Call us with questions or comments 9 ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS ...

Page 2: ...is symbol 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 Yo...

Page 3: ...er properly or crawl on or inside your washer Super Protect washer from the weather and vise children closely when your washer is used near them keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing l Before your washer is removed from l Install and level washer on a floor that service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment can support the weight l After starting a cycle...

Page 4: ...from your washer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Load size Temperature selector selector I I I Cycle control knob mer Assistance Center number u r lid Agitator Bleach dispenser Features not shown MAGIC CLEAW lint filter Manual clean lint filter inside agitator kcI Baeket Tub Available on some models 4...

Page 5: ...al Before you wash information Care Guide Starting or stopping your washer Starting your washer 1 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time Make other selec tions if necessary 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 6 9 for additional information...

Page 6: ...er and the bottom temperature is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Short cycles l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water See the Water usage guide on page 15 for more information Selecting a cycle and You will find informati...

Page 7: ...lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetics NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal Short cycle The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle and shorter spins for gentle soil removal l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly and moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits Soak cycle on some models The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and ...

Page 8: ...ergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clockwise to RINSE as illustrated 2 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected load size agitate drain and spin Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess...

Page 9: ...rts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses brlefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation Regular and Short cycles Fill to selected load size Wash selected time Drain No agitation Spin Fill Rinse Drain No agitation M Spin Spray rinse Permanent Press cycle Fill to selected load size Wash selected time u Partial drain agitatio...

Page 10: ...touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during wash part of cycle NOTE Do not add all fabric bleach to the dispenser The dispenser can cloa on some models The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating the lint from the water The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the syst...

Page 11: ...washed promptly for best results 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 lightly soiled ones even it they would normally be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers...

Page 12: ... water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry 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 it is 2 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast check label Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pillowc...

Page 13: ...m milk Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and or ice cream stain remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash Deodorants Light staln Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent and anti Wash in hottest water...

Page 14: ...s in your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat 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 Paint Always hand wash before mach...

Page 15: ...detergent is added 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 check the temperature If you do not have a f...

Page 16: ... bleach l Powdered or liquid all fabric bleach may be used on all types of fabrics l Do not use all fabric bleach in the bleach dispenser because it may clog Detergent l Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Follow manufacturer s directions Measure accurately especially when using ultra detergents Package directions are usually based on moderate water hardness 4 6 grains...

Page 17: ...ock by gently stretching to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Curtains drapes slipcovers Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTE l Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed l Replace slipcovers while still sli...

Page 18: ...tate until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Plastic rubber Items Quilts bedspreads Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a mesh bag Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless t...

Page 19: ...water l Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load l Fabric softener in wash water l Not enough detergent l Improper sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading Not enough detergent Clogged lint filter l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns...

Page 20: ...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 over load use the cycles and wash times recom mended 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 your washer Install and store your washer where it...

Page 21: ...fuse with a time delay fuse of the circuit breaker has tripped A correct capacity Reset circuit breaker time delay fuse has not been used Both hot and cold water faucets Open both faucets are not open Water supply 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 open Close lid firmly Power cord is n...

Page 22: ...s Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group o...

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Page 24: ...use C Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your 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 8 w WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONS...

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