Whirlpool LC4500XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Compact

Model

LC4500XM

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Parts and features

CYCLE

CONTROL

Remove the Con-

sumer Buy Guide

label. It will be

easier to remove

before the washer is

used.

You should wipe

out the basket with

a damp cloth be-

fore using to re-

move dust from stor-

ing or shipping.

See the “Laundry

Guide” for tips on

detergents, other

laundry aids and

instructions for

washing special

items.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When youneed service or call with a

question, have this information ready: Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge). Serio, Number

2. Purchasedatefromsalesslip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book with Your “Laundry

Guide,” sales slip and warranty Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : 3

INSTALLATION 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 8

ForaRinseandSpin 8

Faro Drain and Spin 8

For a Pre-Wash

Cleaning the Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

Page 8

Your re lsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and Your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for important use and safety

information.

You are personally responsible

for making sure that your

washer...

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight?

connected to the right kind

of outlet, electric supply, water

supply and drain.*

is properly grounded.*

is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic

washers.

is properly maintained.

is protected from the weather

and kept where the tempera-

ture will not fall below freezing.

is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions”

for complete information.

installation instructions

Your washer is a compact aufo-

mafic washer, not a portable. It is

installed very much like a full-sized

washer.

The”lnstallation Instructions”give

complete information. To get the

safest and best use from Your

washer, those instructions must be

followed exactly.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer

Select WATER

1. TEMPERATURES

DO NOT OVERLOAD

Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”

and printed under the washer lid.

Overloading or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

9 increase wrinkling;

cause excessive lint;

wear out or tear items.

See the chart below for suggested

load sizes.

Suggested load sizes

Be careful to use enough water For best results, the load should

for the load. Too big a load or too move freely in the water. Watch

little water can result in a wash for rollover. An item (like a sock]

that isn’t clean; some items can should sink and come up again

be torn. later.

FABRICTYPE MIXED LOAD UNMIXED LOAD

Permanent press 1 dress 6 shirts OR

or knits 2 pairs slacks 2 panlsuits OR

2 blouses 3-4 dresses

Medium weight 1 pair pajamas

2 pillowcases

3 shirts

2 sets of underwear

1 king or queen-size sheet OR

1 double sheet and 2

pillowcases OR

2 single sheets and

2 pillowcases

Heavyweight 3 work shirts

2 work pants 8 bath towels OR

6 bath towels,

3 hand towels and

6 washcloths OR

3 pairs ofjeans

Fully loaded, the washer fills with

about 11.9 gallons (45.1 liters) of water

A. Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time. The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

Cycle.

C. Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer will

fill to its highest level with wash

water of the selected tempera-

ture. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

To set the controls for a rinse and

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different

kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH

agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer

fills before agitation and timing start. After agitation starts, the knob turns

NORMAL Cycle High agitation and spin

speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin Water

from heavy or sturdy

cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

SHORT Cycle

I I

Cooling of the wash

water before the spin

helps keep wrinkles from

setting into permanent

press fabrics.

Shorter wash and spin

times gently wash deli-

cate items and washable

synthetic knits. Wash

nylon hose or panty hose

in a net laundry bag.

WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS

O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains IO-20 Grains

Powdered Detergents

Low Suds %-=Llcup %-I cup 1cup

[125-175 mL) (175250 ml) (250 ml]

Normal Suds 1 cup I%-1% cups

I’/2

cups

(250 ml) (300-350 mL) (350 mL)

High Suds

l-IV4

cups

cups 1% cups

(250-300 mL) (350 mL) (425 ml)

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some

cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help

with the rinsing.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

[Pause]

No phosphate

Liquid Detergents - Follow package recommendations -

~4to z/3cups (60 to 180 mL), depending on the

brand and amount of soil. Follow package

recommendations.

*These recommendations do not apply...

In areas where phosphates are banned.

In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage) the amount

of detergent used in a wash load.

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent. (Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any *on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill with cold water,

agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle,see pages 6 and 7

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the dot just

before OFF in any cycle.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

Other operating instructions

For a pre-wash

For best results, pre-wash heavily

soiled or stained laundry.

Set WATER TEMP dial for desired

water temperature. Use enough

detergent for a single load.

Push Control Knob in.Turn clock-

wise and turn to a number of min-

utes on the dial (usually eight).

Pull Control Knob out.The washer

will fill and agitate.

When the washer drains and spins,

push the Control Knob in before it

refills for the rinse.

Add detergent for the second

wash. Important: see additional

care information on page 7 of

your “Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

Cleaning the lint falter

Water runs through the lint filter

whenever the washer agitates.

Check it often to make sure it’s clean

and is filtering at its best.

To remove it for cleaning, press the

release and pull straight out. Instruc-

tions for cleaning are printed on the

botfom of the filter.

Caring for your washer

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both

water faucets turned off. This takes

the pressure off the wafer inlet valve

and hoses.

REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,

buckles, etc., from clothes before

washing. Close metal zippers.

AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth

to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.

Wipe up spills right away. Spills can

dull or damage the finish.

SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should

never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts,

tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

con damage washer and dryer dials.

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

washer or dryer.

Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freez

ing con cause a lot of damage. If your washer is

stored or moved during the cold weather.

1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of

faucets. Discon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze in the

water inlet hoses. basket.

To use the washer again.. .

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer.

3. Turn on the water faucets

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page 8). Let it

run for a bout 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

the antifreeze.

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