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© 1999 Whirlpool Corporation

* Registered Trademark/Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Inglis Limited licensee in Canada

Printed in U.S.A.

WHIRLPOOL

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 WASHER WARRANTY

 ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished 
with the product, Whirlpool will pay for FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service 
must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or 
furnished with the product, Whirlpool will pay for FSP 

 

replacement parts for any top and lid rust and any part of the gearcase assembly, 

if defective in materials or workmanship. 

TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For ten years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or 
furnished with the product, Whirlpool will pay for FSP replacement parts for the outer tub should it crack, or fail to contain water, if 
defective in materials or workmanship.

Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your washer, to instruct you how to use your washer, or to replace house fuses or correct 

house wiring or plumbing.

2. Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, or installation not in 

accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes.

4. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.

5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada.

6. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

8. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND INGLIS LIMITED SHALL 
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or 
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this 
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives 
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 
vary from state to state or province to province. 

Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty 
may apply. For details, please contact your authorized 
Whirlpool dealer.

If you need service, first see “Troubleshooting”. Additional help 
can be found by checking “Assistance or Service”. In the U.S.A., 
call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 from 
anywhere in the U.S.A. In Canada, call Inglis Limited at 
1-800-807-6777.

                                                                                                         

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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future 
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation 
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your washer to better 
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will 
need to know your complete model number and serial number. 
You can find this information on the model and serial number 
label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in “Parts and 
Features”.

Dealer name _________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Phone number _______________________________________

Model number _______________________________________

Serial number _______________________________________

Purchase date _______________________________________

Summary of Contents for LSR6132HQ0

Page 1: ...3950317 www whirlpool com ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 2: ...mal Washer Sounds 6 Starting Your Washer 7 Selecting a Cycle and Time 8 Rinse and Spin 9 Drain and Spin 9 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9 Cleaning Your Washer 9 Self cleaning Lint Filter 9 Water Inlet Hoses 9 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 In the U S A 14 In Canada 14 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...bstances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for severa...

Page 4: ... purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Agitator 4 Lid 5 Basket 6 Tub Other features your washer may have Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser MAGIC CLEAN lint filter XTRA ROLL ACTION agitator Control panel 8 ...

Page 5: ...some models creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load After agitation starts the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends NOTE The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation WASH RINSE 1 Fill 1 Fill 2 Wash selected time 2 Rinse 3 Drain No agitation 3 Drain No agit...

Page 6: ...nd of draining After drain and before spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning you may hear gears engaging SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall Delicates 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths 1 bath mat Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pi...

Page 7: ... the cycle Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with a smaller load size Follow the manufacturer s directions for safe use To avoid spilling use a cup with a pouring spout Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser 4 Close the washer lid Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with ga...

Page 8: ...ftener with to 1 cup of warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics NOTE To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control knob To restart the washer close the lid if open and pull out the Cycle Control knob SelectingaCycleandTime This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads Each cycle is designed for differ...

Page 9: ...emove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer After the Pre Wash cycle ends add detergent and set a new wash cycle Gentle Wash cycle This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks followed by shorter spins Use this cycle to gently clean special care items that are lightly or moderately soiled Rinseand...

Page 10: ...nks cuts wear or leaks are found When replacing your inlet hoses mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker Vacation Storage andMovingCare Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it Non use or vacation care Operate your wa...

Page 11: ...nue The Hand Washables cycle features periods of agitation and soak Is the machine overloaded Wash smaller loads Washer won t drain or spin Is the drain hose clogged or the end of the drain hose more than 72 inches 183 cm above the floor See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose Is the lid open The lid must be closed during operation Is there excessive sudsing Always ...

Page 12: ...oftener Carefully pour into the dispensers Wipe up all spills Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser Did you put powdered or color safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach directly to the basket Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color safe bleach Load too wet Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed Select...

Page 13: ...ou properly sort the load Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Was the wash temperature too low Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load Hot water should be at least 111 F 44 C to clean heavy or greasy soils Did you use enough detergent or do you have hard water Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water Ar...

Page 14: ...vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need furthe...

Page 15: ...or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 In Canada travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND INGLIS LIMITED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR IN...

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