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A Note to You .........................

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Washer Safety ........................

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Parts and Features ................

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Operating Your Washer .........

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Starting your washer ..........

5

Stopping/restarting
your washer ........................

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Selecting a cycle and time ...

7

Using rinse and spin ...........

8

Using drain and spin ...........

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Understanding normal
washer sounds ...................

8

Understanding what
happens in each cycle ........

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MAGIC CLEAN

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lint filter .....

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Adding liquid chlorine
bleach ...............................

10

Adding liquid fabric
softener ............................

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Caring for Your Washer ......

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Laundry Tips ........................

12

Removing Stains ..................

16

Troubleshooting ...................

19

Requesting Assistance
or Service 
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21

Warranty ...............................

24

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Summary of Contents for LXR9245EQ0

Page 1: ...al washer sounds 8 Understanding what happens in each cycle 9 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 9 Adding liquid chlorine bleach 10 Adding liquid fabric softener 10 Caring for Your Washer 11 Laundry Tips 12 Removing Stains 16 Troubleshooting 19 Requesting Assistance or Service 21 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments UseAndCare G U I D E TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS WITH QUICK WASH Hom...

Page 2: ...our appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 4 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this bo...

Page 3: ...s not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO SIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using a washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries As the gas is flammable do not smo...

Page 4: ...PERMAN ENT PRESS REGULAR KNITS GENTLE 14 6 8 NORMAL HEAVY HEAVY NORMAL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 10 10 6 NORMAL 4 SUPER WASH LIGHT LIGHT Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the feature...

Page 5: ...dispenser See page 10 Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser 3 OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser See page 10 4 Close the washer lid wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock wWAR...

Page 6: ... Temperature Selector Match the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed See page 14 for water temperature guidelines 7 OPTIONAL STEP If desired set the Extra Rinse Selector to On for an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle 8 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want See pages 7 and 8 9 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob...

Page 7: ... cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system high agitation speeds and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics Select 9 Regular 12 Heavy or 15 Ex Heavy minutes of wash time depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics use the 6 minute Softwash setting Permanent Press cycl...

Page 8: ...unds you may hear and what causes them During washing When you select a small load size setting for a small wash load the water level in your washer is lower With this lower water level you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator OPERATING YOUR WASHER Permanent Press Quick Wash Delicates Normal Regular Heavy Softwash Ex Heavy Spin Spin Spin Spin Spin Spin Spin Rinse Rinse ...

Page 9: ...These pauses are normal for washer operation A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press cycles Fill Rinse Drain No agitation Spin Spray rinse Spin Off Fill Wash selected time Drain No agitation Spin The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains WASH R...

Page 10: ... of cycle Adding liquid fabric softener 1 Add detergent and load clothes into the basket 2 Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis penser using the amount recommended on the package Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 3 Dilute fabric softener with warm water Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross bar in the opening 4 Start the washer Diluted fabric so...

Page 11: ...eeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 4 Run washer on a drain and spin setting see page 8 for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 5 ...

Page 12: ...ink and reappear later Load washer properly and select correct load size setting Overloading or packing the machine and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can cause poor cleaning increase wrinkling create excessive lint wear out items faster because of pilling Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle Mend tears loose hems and seams Treat spots and stains See Removing Stains on p...

Page 13: ...ommended for the fabric and soil Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company Heavy Work Clothes 2 pair pants 3 shirts 3 pair jeans 1 coverall Knits 2 slacks 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses Permanent Press 1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases Mixed Load 2 double or 1 king size sheet s 4 pillowcases 6...

Page 14: ...r also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load Checking hot water temperature Your hot water should be 130 F 54 C or above If you do not know your hot water temperature you can check it easily You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater To check your hot water 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer NOTE If you ...

Page 15: ...ts Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester nylon and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be dried in a dryer Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a mesh bag Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they are quilted or stitched Tucked cotton batting tends ...

Page 16: ...ng stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 hydrogen peroxide on stain for three five minutes Rinse thoroughly Wash Use ice to make gum hard Scrape off what you can Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Let dry Wash Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid deter gent to stain or soak in ...

Page 17: ...f stain remains cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia Wait 15 to 30 minutes Wash Old stains Sponge with white vinegar Rinse Repeat procedure for fresh stains Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 min utes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric For colored f...

Page 18: ... 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 Hand wash paint stained items 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 with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Spon...

Page 19: ...our directly on clothes dispenser not used Sharp items not removed from pockets fasteners not fastened Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water Not enough detergent Line drying Overloading Clothes wrapped around agitator Overloading leave more room for permanent press and knits Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle Warm rinse water Cycle selection incorrect Water te...

Page 20: ... the hot and cold water faucets turned on Are the water hoses kinked or clogged Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer It must be higher for proper operation Is the washer making noises see page 8 or vibrating Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator NOTE Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle These pauses are normal If none of these items was causing your p...

Page 21: ...HINES MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 WHIR...

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Page 24: ... to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone numb...

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