Whirlpool LC49OOXM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Convertible

Compact

Model

LC49OOXM

vave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlllers, Automatlc Washers. Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrl~@ratOr-Freezers.

Parts and features

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE LINT FILTER

. CONTROL

KNOB

YTUB

/ AGITATOR

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide label. It will be

easier to remove before

the washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth

before using to remove

dust from storing or

shipping.

See the”Laundry Guide”

for tips on detergents,

other laundry aids and in-

structions for washing spe-

cial items.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need 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). Serial Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

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.

Your responsibilities

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 qualifiedinstaller.

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.-

* is 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 comolete information.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

WASHER CONNECTIONS 4

LOADING INFORMATION 5

STARTING YOUR WASHER 6

WHAT HAPPENS IN

EACH CYCLE 8

REGULAR HEAVY 8

PERMANENTPRESS 8

KNIT 8

GENTLE 10

SUPER WASH 10

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 12

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 13

Winterizing 14

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 15 -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Washer connections

1. Portable one faucet

connection:

Use the hose connector provided

with the washer for a one faucet

connection,

To connect washer:

Lift the hoses off the storage rack on

the back of the washer.

Attach the hose connector to the

faucet adapter by pulling down on

the locking collarwhile lifting up

on the connector, until it snaps into

place.

Slowly turn the water faucet on

to full.

Pull the electric power cord from

storage area in the back of the

washer.

Plug the power cord into a

grounded outlet.

To disconnect washer:

Unplug the electric power cord

and put it back in its storage area.

Turn the water faucet off.

Press the red Water Flow Button to

release the water pressure.

Move the locking collar down and

pulldown on the connector.

Drain water from the hoses through

the hose connector.

t-tang the hoses on storage rack.

2. Portable two faucet

connections:

If you have two separate water

inlet hoses and a drain hose, your

washer can be connected to both

hot and cold water faucets.

Connecting the washer:

Connect the hot and cold water

inlet hose to the hot and cold

faucets.

Secure the drain hose to the sink

or standpipe.

Plug the power cord into a

grounded outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

Turn water faucets off.

Unplug power cord and return it to

storage area.

Disconnect the drain water supply

hoses. Hang them on the storage

rack.

3. Permanent installation:

This washer can be converted from

portable to permanent. Instructions

for permanent installation come with

the washer.

You will need two fill hoses, one

drain hose and four leveling legs.

These can be purchased from your

Whirlpool Dealer.

Loading information

DO NOT OVERLOAD

Overloading or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

increase wrinkling;

cause excessive lint;

wear out or tear items.

See the chart below for suggested load sizes.

Suggested load sizes

FABRIC TYPE

Permanent press

or knits

MIXED LOAD UNMIXED LOAD

1 dress 6 shirts OR

2 pairs slacks 2 pantsuits OR

2 blouses 3-4 dresses

Medium weight 1 pair pajamas 1 king or queen-Size

2 pillowcases sheet OR

3 shirts 1double sheet and 2

2 sets of underwear 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 of jeans

WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS

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

Powdered Detergents

Low Suds ’

z-34

cup 34-I cup 1cup

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

Normal Suds 1cup 1’4-1’ 2cups I”2 cups

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

High Suds 1-1’4 cups 1’2 cups 134cups

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

No phosphate - Follow package recommendations -

Liquid Detergents 14to 23cups (60 to 180 ml], depending on the

brand and amount of soil. Follow package

recommendations.

‘These recommendations do not apply...

9 In areas where phosphates are banned.

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

of detergent used in a wash load.

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer, be sure you have measured and added

detergent, and have put in a properly sorted load

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select W.4TER

TEMPERATL’RES

Turn the knob to point at a settrng

that descrrbes the srze of load you

want to wash

9 Set the knob on or between EX

SMALL (a few Items) and LARGE (a

full load).

See page 5 for details on load sizes.

For permanent or two faucet

connection:

USE WATER TEMP Selector to match

wash and rinse water temperatures

to the type of fabrics being washed.

For one faucet connection:

Set WATER TEMP Selector.

See pages 8-11for details on

changing water temperatures at

the faucet.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”

and printed under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the

when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely

to wash. in the water. Too big a load or too

little water can tear items

LARGE (11.9gals./45.1 L)’

- (10.4 gals.139.4 L)’

- (8.8 gals.133.3 L)’

EX SMALL (7.3 gals.127.7 L)’

‘Approximate fill with load.

3. Start the washer

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 the level you set with

wash water of the selected

temperature. 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

spin or drain and spin, see page 12.

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 startsAfter agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

wrinkles from setting into

permanent press fabrics.

KNIT Cycle LOW agitation and spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items and washable

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

NOTE: 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

f --

DRAIN HIGH

Adjust faucet for rinse water tem-

perature if using single faucet

connection.

DOWN

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using

single faucet connection.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

for delicate knit fabrics.

Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using

single faucet connection.

GENTLE Cycle Use for delicate Items that

SUPER WASH Cycle

Use for washing heavily

soiled or stained load that

needs extra agitation. Use

twice the recommended

amount of detergent when

using Super Wash.

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