Страница 1: ...er Safety Knowing Your Washer s Features Operating Your Washer Other Features Laundry Tips If Yqu Need sssttce Or Warranty 1 800 253 1301 2 3 4 5 10 12 22 24 Call us with questions or comments TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODELS LMR5243A LMV5243A ...
Страница 2: ...bol 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 Center number 1 800 253 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 Y...
Страница 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...
Страница 4: ...s The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below Become familiar with all pat k and features before using your washer Temperature selector Load size r Cycle control knob selector Bleach dispenser Agitator I Basket Tub ...
Страница 5: ...en place a sorted load in the washer before starting See page 12 for additional Before you wash information NOTE If your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide remove it and place it with your Use and Care Guide Starting or stopping your washer Starting your washer l To restart the washer close the lid if necessary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Selecting a load size Position the Load Size Selector ...
Страница 6: ...erature is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Delicate cycles For heavily soiled permanent press items use hot wash water l Alwavs use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or presoak in warm water before washing See the Water usage guide on page 16 for more information Selec...
Страница 7: ...l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled permanent 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 Pulsed spinning reduces wrink...
Страница 8: ...lothes or washing special care items you may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clock wise until the indicator points to RINSE as illustrated 2 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected load size agitate drain and spin ...
Страница 9: ...lockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation Regular and Delicate cycles Fill to selected load size Wash selected time Drain No agitation Spin w 4 Fill Rinse Drain No agitation Spin Permanent Press cycle Fill to selected load size 7 Wash selected time v I4 Partial drain No agitation v Fill to selecte...
Страница 10: ... the cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur 5 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 clog Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure chlorine bleach Do not guess For this washer never use more than cup 125 mL ...
Страница 11: ...r cap Lint filter is attached to the end of the shaft 2 Detach lint filter by pinching forked ends of shaft together Slide lint filter off shaft 3 Wash or wipe the lint filter clean 4 Slide filter back into place on shaft open end up Snap into place 5 Push lint filter and agitator cap firmly back into agitator Fabric softener dispenser Lint filter ...
Страница 12: ...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 if they would normally be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers...
Страница 13: ...dry 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 3 How old the stain is washing and drying can set some stains l Start with cold or...
Страница 14: ... milk Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain or ice cream 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 stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest water ...
Страница 15: ...n your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing 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 machine launder...
Страница 16: ...owdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water l Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils 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 Water hardness Many poor washing results can be tra...
Страница 17: ...oads heavily soiled items l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water try a low sudsing detergent Fabric softeners l Use fabric softener dispenser l Always dilute fa...
Страница 18: ...oolens 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 slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly Diapers Wh...
Страница 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...
Страница 20: ...ing 9 Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent 9 Clogged lint filter Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering return fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes 9 Items damaged before washing ...
Страница 21: ...l Wash full loads 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 w...
Страница 22: ...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 Lid is open Close lid firmly not spin Power cord is n...
Страница 23: ...ice Co Example XYZ Seruce Co PROBLEM Washer fills and drains without running POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cycle control knob is not pointing Set cycle control knob on correct to a number in the cycle number in the cycle Washer drains Drain hose is lower than the Adjust drain hose so that it is higher during wash and water level in the washer than the water level in the washer rinse cycles or water siph...
Страница 24: ...r 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 s 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some stat...
