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Summary of Contents for LST7233AG0

Page 1: ...II Oneratincl Your washer 5 Other Features 10 Laundry lips If You Need Assistance Or Service 12 22 I Call us with questions or comments TWO AND THREE 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 1 800 253 l 301 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 Y...

Page 3: ...vent 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 repairman install repair or replace parts on washer l Maintain washer properly Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature wi...

Page 4: ...gned to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Load size Temperature selector selector Cycle control I I I knob Agitator Fabric softener dispenser Other features not shown MAGIC CLEAN lint filter Manual clean lint filter inside agitator Extra rinse option B Consumer Assistance a A l zY 3 Model and serial number plate under lid Bleach ...

Page 5: ... Consumer Buy load in the washer before starting See page 12 Guide remove it and place it in your Use and for additional 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 ti...

Page 6: ...res Your washer has a knob CLEAN TOUCH or push button Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Delicate cycles l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily ...

Page 7: ...nent press and some synthetics NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal for washer operation Delicate cycle The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling 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 br...

Page 8: ... For proper cleaning use double the amount of detergent recommended for a regular wash cycle NOTE The machine pauses during Super Wash This is normal for washer operation Super wash cycle Using rinse and spin NOTE If your washer has the Extra Rinse option see page 11 When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push Cycl...

Page 9: ...e washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation NOTE A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles Regular and Delicate cycles Fill to selected load size Wash selected time t4 Drain No agitation Spin I Fill v Drain No agitation Spin S...

Page 10: ... softener will be added to the load during the final rinse NOTE Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur Flush dispenser periodically with warm water NOTE Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed Do not add detergent or all fabric bleach to dispenser The dispenser can cloq Using the chlorine bleach dispenser on some models Always measure chlorine bleach...

Page 11: ...eans 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 system during the spin part of the cycle If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer Manual clean lint filter on some models Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the b...

Page 12: ...e 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 give...

Page 13: ...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 pillowcases 8 ...

Page 14: ...fabric If full load is crayon stained take to cleaners or coin op dry cleaning machine Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and 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 Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your ...

Page 15: ...ains 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 m...

Page 16: ...a 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...

Page 17: ...c 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 lightly soiled items normal mix loads...

Page 18: ...block by gently stretching to origina 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 sl...

Page 19: ...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 20: ... sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter Load too wet l Cold rinses after spin l Lid is opened before spinning is completed Shrinking Snags rips holes l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed l Items damaged before wa...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...ets are not open Water supply hoses are kinked Cycle control knob is not set or pulled out Lid is open Power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped A time delay fuse has not been used Washer pauses briefly at differ ent times in each cycle These pauses are normal Power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper v...

Page 23: ...onwide network of authorized id 01 WhirlpoolSM service SERV CE companies 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 of in...

Page 24: ... 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 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQ...

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