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Summary of Contents for LSS8244A

Page 1: ...Knowing Your Wash s Features 4 0 lnr hg Your ask 5 otherFeatures 11 Laundry Tips 12 If Yqu Need kzizlFeeor 22 Wamnty 24 1 253 1301 I cdlwwiIhIqJodomorcommentr SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED WATER SAVING AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL LSS8244A bi ...

Page 2: ...s symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and 1 electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which 1 1 1 property could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal 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 se...

Page 3: ...ent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several min utes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near your faucet while it is open Please l Have only a qualified person install repair or replace parts on washer l Maintain washer properly Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature will n...

Page 4: ...ts and features before using your washer Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features Cycle signal selector p 7 Load siz selector p 6 Model and serial number plate under lid P 2 Bleach I I dispenser P 11 Agitator Tub Basket MAGIC CLEANa lint filter not shown P 11 ...

Page 5: ...w to you Please read the following to understand how clothes are rinsed in this revolutionary new washer NOTE If your washer has a Consumer Features Guide remove it and place it in your Use and Care Guide About the spray rinse system The wash cycle ends with a drain and spin the same as do many wash systems Then your new spray rinse system takes over l Your spray rinse washer contlnws to spin at t...

Page 6: ...push in the Cycle Control Knob l To restart the washer close the lid if neces sary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Selecting a load size Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash Select a setting based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing See page 12 for additional loading information To change the load size setting af...

Page 7: ...tom temperature is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press cycle l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or presoak before wash ing in warm water l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics See the Water usage guide on page 16 for more information Selecting a cycle and time 7 ...

Page 8: ... are moderately soiled l Use LIGHT 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled Soak Pre Wash cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment l Use warm water when soaking laundry Hot water can set stains See pages 13 l 5 for stain removal information l Use the amount ...

Page 9: ...with the washer lid up or down After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends NOTES l The spray rinse washer continues to spin at the end of the wash cycle Fresh water is added as the machine spins the load There is no fill l The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation l A Gentle Wash system helps protect y...

Page 10: ...to sele ed level Wash selected time Wash seted time Drain NGgitation Spin s4tJContinues to spin No fill Partial drain agitation Fill to sele ed level Brief a itation 4 BtJ Spray s Spin Drain No a 9 itation BJ Spin In Ed Continuesgpin No fill rz tJSpray rin sSpin 10 ...

Page 11: ...extra rinse in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles See page 8 l Before a cycle starts select Extra Rinse ON The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle l If no extra rinse and spin is desired select Extra Rinse OFF Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do not NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL f...

Page 12: ...romptly for best results Sorting l Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers cordu roy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers inside out l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate item...

Page 13: ...oil before washing Pre washing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or prewashing 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 pretreat ment 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 colorfas...

Page 14: ...gent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest water safe for fabrii perspirants Heavy etaln 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 F grease Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried See or oil vegetable cooking oil Warning on page 3 For other typ...

Page 15: ...for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid deter gent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Paint Hand wash paint stained items Water baso Treat stai...

Page 16: ...y soils Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold rinse water but may increase wrinkling when line drying In cold climates warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load To chock your hot water temperatun with a candy or cooldng thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer 2 Place a ...

Page 17: ...bels Do not use chlorine bleach on wool silk spandex acetates or some flame retardant fabrics l When soaking with chlorine bleach add detergent to soak water NOTE Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches The damage appears as tips holes tears or color loss and may not show up until several washings later Detergent l Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Follow ...

Page 18: ...nts and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions Always follow label directions when they are available General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section 3 Stop washer Load blanket evenly around agitator Soak 10 to 15 minutes 4 Set Cycle Control Knob to Spin Spray Rinsing Start washer Spin 1 to 2 minutes 5 Lay blanket on flat surface and b...

Page 19: ...ause your washer rinses by water passing through the fabrics plastic and Nbber items such as shower curtains or rubber backed rugs will not rinse adequately To wash thorn Items 1 Machine wash using the desired cycle 2 Stop the machine at the end of the wash cycle see page lo before spray rinsing begins 3 Reset the Cycle Control Knob to a 6 minute Delicate wash cycle Add no detergent 4 Stop the mac...

Page 20: ... Lint Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Improper sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items damaged before washing ...

Page 21: ...rain water inlet hoses To use the washer agaln 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup 250 mL of detergent to clean out antifreeze 2 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket Non use vacation care 3 Run washer on a drain and spin setting see page 9 for abou...

Page 22: ...he Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out NOTE There is no fill during the rinse part of the cycle If you hear sprays during the rinse cycle the machine is working Washer does not spln Is the lid closed Washer stopo during Washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These a cyck pauses are normal Washer fills and drabs Is the Cycle Control Knob pointing to a number in the cycle wlthout n...

Page 23: ...e provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 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 applian...

Page 24: ... family household 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 e e2 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR...

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