Whirlpool LBR5232EQ0 User manual

Home Appliances

UseAndCare

GUIDE

ONE AND TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

A Note to You ......................... 2

Washer Safety ........................ 3

Parts and Features................. 4

Operating Your Washer......... 5

Starting your washer .......... 5

Stopping/restarting

your washer........................ 6

Selecting a cycle, time,

and temperature ................. 6

MAGIC CLEAN®

lint filter ............................. 11

Understanding what

happens in each cycle...... 12

Understanding normal

washer sounds ................. 12

Adding liquid

chlorine bleach ................. 13

Adding liquid

fabric softener................... 13

Caring for Your Washer....... 14

Laundry Tips ........................ 15

Removing Stains.................. 19

Troubleshooting................... 22

Requesting Assistance

or Service ............................. 24

Warranty ............................... 28

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

PART NO. 3363571

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL®appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy

to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years

of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor-

mation about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it

carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your

appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your 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 book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center

number is toll-free.

Model Number _________________________

Serial Number _________________________

Purchase Date _________________________

Dealer Name __________________________

Dealer Address ________________________

Dealer Phone __________________________

1-800-253-1301

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

•Read all instructions before using

the washer.

•Do not wash articles that have

been previously cleaned in,

washed in, soaked in, or spotted

with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable or

explosive substances as they

give off vapors that could ignite

or explode.

•Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, or other flammable or

explosive substances to the wash

water. These substances give

off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

•Under certain conditions, hydro-

gen gas may be produced in a

hot water system that has 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.

As the gas is flammable, do not

smoke or use an open flame

during this time.

•Do not allow children to play on

or in the washer. Close supervi-

sion of children is necessary

when the washer is used near

children.

•Before the washer is removed

from service or discarded, re-

move the door.

•Do not reach into the washer if

the tub or agitator is moving.

•Do not install or store the washer

where it will be exposed to the

weather.

•Do not tamper with controls.

•Do not repair or replace any part

of the washer or attempt any

servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Use and

Care Guide or in published

user-repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to

carry out.

•See Installation Instructions for

grounding requirements.

Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements

under warning symbols. Please pay special

attention to these symbols and follow any

instructions given. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the

following:

This symbol alerts you to

hazards such as fire, electrical

shock, or other injuries.

Extra RinseExtra Rinse

ExceptHand WashablesExceptHand Washables

OnOn

OffOff

Small Large

Load SizeLoad Size

Normal

Knits / Gentle

Permanent

Press

Heavy

Regular

Pull Start

Push Stop

Light

Off

Cold

Rinse

Cold

Rinse

Cold

Rinse

Cool

Down

Spin

Pause

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.

NOTES:

•The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to

show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not

include all features.

•Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more

information about the features.

Basket

Tub

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Cycle control knob

(includes temperature

selector) (pp. 6-11)

*On some models

Load size

selector*

(p. 5)

Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section

gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the

washer. Then place a sorted load of

clothes in the washer.

•Sort and load clothes as described on

pages 15 and 16. You may load clothes

to the top row of basket holes, as

shown.

•If desired, you may also add color safe

bleach.

2. Close the washer lid.

3. On washer models with a Load Size

Selector, select a setting that corre-

sponds with the size of your wash load

and the type of fabric being washed.

•You can select either a Small or Large

load size setting, as shown.

•To change the load size setting after the

washer has started to fill, turn the

Selector to the new setting.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer that

are dampened with gasoline or other

flammable fluids.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with

vegetable or cooking oils because

they may contain some oil after

laundering.

Doing so can result in death,

explosion, or fire.

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.

continued on next page

Small Large

Load Size

4. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you

want. Match the wash water tempera-

ture with the type of fabric and soils

being washed. See pages 7-10.

5. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to

start the washer.

6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

measured liquid chlorine bleach after

the washer starts agitating.

See page 13.

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

measured and diluted liquid fabric

softener to the final rinse cycle.

See page 13.

Stopping/restarting your washer

•To stop your washer at any time, push

in the Cycle Control Knob.

•To restart the washer, close the lid

(if necessary) and pull out the Cycle

Control Knob.

Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature

Use the information in this section to help

you make the best cycle selections for your

wash loads. Each cycle is designed for

different types of fabrics and soil levels.

•The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

•Page 12 describes what happens during a

wash cycle.

•All rinses are cold.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

NOTE: This book covers several washer models. The Cycle Control Knobs for these

models are shown on the following pages. Compare your washer’s Cycle Control Knob

with those shown. Once you find the Knob that looks like yours, use the cycle descrip-

tions for that Knob.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Normal

Push Stop

Pull Start

Off

Spin

Rinse

1-Speed Models

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features high-speed

agitation for maximum cleaning, and high-

speed spins to shorten drying time.

•Select 14 minutes of wash time, with Warm

water, to clean large loads of sturdily

constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.

•Select 10 minutes of wash time, with Cold

water, to clean washable knits, cottons,

permanent press, and some synthetic

fabrics that are lightly to

moderately soiled.

Cycle options

You may select a different wash time by first

selecting the water temperature (Warm or

Cold) and then turning to the new wash

time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash

time with Cold water:

1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn

it clockwise to Cold Fill.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow

your washer to fill.

3. When your washer has filled, push in and

turn the Cycle Control Knob to Warm Fill,

14 minutes of wash time.

4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Using rinse and spin

(on 1-speed models)

When using extra detergent for heavily-

soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items, you may find an extra rinse and spin

is needed.

1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle

Control Knob and turn it clockwise to

Rinse, as shown.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The

washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.

Using drain and spin

(on 1-speed models)

A drain and spin may help shorten drying

times for some heavy fabrics or special-care

items by removing excess water.

1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn

it clockwise to Spin, as shown.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The

washer drains, then spins.

Off

Rinse

Off

Spin

Normal

Short/Knits

Permanent

Press

Heavy

Regular

Pull Start

Push Stop

Off

Cold

Rinse

Cold

Rinse

Cold

Rinse

Cool

Down

Spin

Pause

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

2-Speed, 4-Cycle Models

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash

system for better fabric care, high agitation

speeds for maximum cleaning, and high spin

speeds to shorten drying time. Use this

cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics.

•Select Regular, 10 minutes of wash time

with Cold water, to clean lightly soiled

loads.

•Select Heavy, 14 minutes of wash time

with Warm water, to clean moderately to

heavily soiled loads.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the

Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,

and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Use this cycle for cleaning permanent

press and some synthetic fabrics that are

lightly to moderately soiled. A cold wash

will provide 4 minutes of wash time. A

warm wash will provide 6 to 10 minutes

of wash time.

Short/Knits cycle

The Short/Knits cycle features a brief soak

and reduced agitation speed for gentle soil

removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

Use this cycle for cleaning delicate items

and washable knits that are lightly to moder-

ately soiled. A cold wash will provide 4

minutes of wash time. A warm wash will

provide 6 to 8 minutes of wash time.

Cycle options

You may select different wash time and

water temperature combinations by first

selecting the water temperature (Warm or

Cold) and then turning to the new wash

time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash

time in the Normal cycle with Cold water:

1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn

it clockwise to the Regular (Cold) setting.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow

your washer to fill.

3. When your washer has filled, push in and

turn the Cycle Control Knob to Heavy, 14

minutes of wash time.

4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Normal

Knits / Gentle

Permanent

Press

Heavy

Regular

Pull Start

Push Stop

Light

Off

Cold

Rinse

Cold

Rinse

Cold

Rinse

Cool

Down

Spin

Pause

2-Speed, 5-Cycle Models

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash

system for better fabric care, high agitation

speeds for maximum cleaning, and high spin

speeds to shorten drying time. Use this

cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics.

•Select Light, 6 minutes of wash time with

Cold water, to clean lightly soiled loads.

•Select Regular, 10 minutes of wash time

with Warm water, to clean moderately

soiled loads.

•Select Heavy, 14 minutes of wash time

with Hot water, to clean heavily soiled

loads.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the

Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,

and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press

and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly,

moderately, or heavily soiled. A cold wash

will provide 4 minutes of wash time. A warm

wash will provide 6 to 8 minutes of wash

time. A hot wash will provide 10 minutes of

wash time.

Knits/Gentle cycle

The Knits/Gentle cycle features a brief soak

and reduced agitation speed for gentle soil

removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

Use this cycle for cleaning delicate items

and washable knits that are lightly, moder-

ately, or heavily soiled. A cold wash will

provide 4 minutes of wash time. A warm

wash will provide 6 minutes of wash time.

A hot wash will provide 8 minutes of

wash time.

Cycle options

You may select different wash time and

water temperature combinations by first

selecting the water temperature (Cold,

Warm, or Hot) and then turning to the new

wash time. For example, for 14 minutes

of wash time in the Normal cycle with

Cold water:

1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn

it clockwise to the Light (Cold) setting.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow

your washer to fill.

3. When your washer has filled, push in and

turn the Cycle Control Knob to Heavy, 14

minutes of wash time.

4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

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