Whirlpool LCR5232DQ0 User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

COMPACT TWO-SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

LAVEUSES AUTOMATIQUES COMPACTES

A DEUX VITESSES

Index

Page

A Note to You ............................................................ 1

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

Parts and Features ................................................... 3

Washer Installation ..................................................

Operating Your Washer ........................................... 6

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

Stopping/restarting your washer ........................... 8

Selecting a cycle and time .................................... 8

Using Spin Only .................................................... 9

Manual clean lint filter ........................................... 9

Understanding normal washer sounds.. .............. 10

Page

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

Using the liquid chlorine bleach.dispenser .......... 11

Using the liquid fabric softener dispenser ........... 11

Caring for Your Washer ......................................... 12

Laundry Tips ........................................................... 13

Removing Stains .................................................... 16

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 19

Requesting Assistance or Service In U.S.A.. .......21

Requesting Assistance or Service in Canada.. ....22

Warranty.. ................................................................ 23

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 information 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 appli-

Model Number

ante, you need to know your complete model number

and serial number. You can find this information on the

Serial Number

model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 3

Purchase Date

for location of plate).

Dealer Name

Please also record the purchase date of your appli-

ance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone

Dealer Address

number.

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number

is toll-free from anywhere in the

U.S.A.

1-800-253-1301

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 instru’ctions given. Here is a brief

explanation of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such

as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

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 followrng:

oRead all instructions before using @Donot allow children to play on or in the

the washer. washer. Close supervision of children is

@Donot wash articles that have been necessary when the washer is used near

previously cleaned in, washed in, children.

soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, *Before the washer is removed from

dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, service or discarded, remove the door.

or explosive substances as they give off @Donot reach into the washer if the tub or

vapors that could ignite or explode. agitator is moving.

@Donot add gasoline, dry-cleaning sol- @Donot install or store the washer where it

vents, or other flammable, or explosive

substances to the wash water. These will be exposed to the weather.

substances give off vapors that could @Donot tamper with controls.

ignite or explode. *Do not repair or replace any part of the

@Undercertain conditions, hydrogen washer or attempt any servicing unless

gas may be produced in a hot water specifically recommended in this Use and

system that has not been used for 2 Care Guide or in published user-repair

weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS instructions that you understand and have

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system the skills to carry out.

has not been used for such a period, @SeeInstallation Instructions for

before using a washing machine, turn grounding requirements.

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. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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.

Liquid chlorine Llquld fabric Model and

serial Load size selector

bleach dlspenser

sofiener dlspenser number plate

(Pm7)

(P.11) (P.11) \ I

Temperature

\ I /

M selector

/ (P.7)

Start/Pause

button

(P.7)

To order Stand Kits:

Washer Stand Kit for permanent installation,

secured to the wall:

-#49971, White

-#49978, Almond

NOTE: The wall must be strong enough to support

the washer’s weight. (Do not use in mobile homes.)

(P.7)

Manual

clean

llnt fllter

(attachedto

bottomof fabric

softenerdispenser

- not shown)

(P.9)

Washer Installation

Model LCR7244D comes equipped for portable

installation.

. Model LCR5232D comes equipped for permanent

installation.

Both models can be converted to portable or perma-

nent installation. In the U.S.A., call our Consumer

Assistance Center and in Canada contact your

Whirlpool Dealer to obtain kit numbers.

Portable one-faucet connection

NOTE: Make sure the lid Is closed before moving

the washer.

Use the hose connector provided with the washer for

a one-faucet connection.

To convert Model LCR5232D for portable installation,

call our Consumer Assistance Center number at

l-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S.A. In

Canada, call your authorized Whirlpool Dealer.

Set the Temperature Selector to Warm/Warm or to

Warm/Cold (depending on your model).

Attach the hose connector to the faucet adapter by

pulling down on the locking collar while lifting up on

the connector until it snaps into place.

Slowly turn the water faucet on all the way.

Faucet adapter

Hose connector

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 or electrical shock.

Pull the electrical power cord from the storage area in

the back of the washer. Plug the power cord into a

3-prong grounded outlet.

Water temperature adjustment:

Adjust water temperature as follows:

Wash Water: Adjust faucets for wash water tempera-

ture prior to the fill for wash.

Rinse Water: Adjust faucets for temperature prior to

fill for rinse.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

,To disconnect washer:

Unplug the electrical 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 pull the hose

connector down to disengage from the faucet

adapter.

Drain water from the hoses through the hose

connector.

Hang the hoses on the storage rack.

Hose connector

Portable two-faucet connections

IMPORTANT: Whirlpool Service Kit #3430190 must be

purchased when using a portable model on a two-

faucet connection.

NOTE: Make sure the lid Is closed before moving

the washer.

If you have two separate water connections, your

washer can be connected to both the hot and cold

water faucets. For more information about a service

kit, contact your authorized Whirlpool Dealer.

To connect the washer:

Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the

hot and cold faucets.

Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe.

Slowly turn the water faucets on all the way.

Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

Unplug power cord and return it to the storage area.

Turn water faucets off.

Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Hang

them on the storage rack.

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.

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.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then

place a sorted load of clothes in the washer.

Load a few items in the washer, or fill laundry to

the top row of basket holes.

Sort and load clothes as described on pages

13-14.

If desired, you may also add color safe bleach to

the wash load.

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured

liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dis-

penser (see page 11).

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach

dispenser.

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured

liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener

dispenser (see page 11).

4. Close the washer lid.

5. Turn

the Load Size Selector to the settlng that

corresponds with the size of your wash load.

To change the load size setting after the washer

has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired

new setting.

Depending on your model, your washer has either

of the following load size settings:

tW0

four

- Small -Extra Small

- Large -Small

-Medium

- Large

6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Tem-

perature Selector. Match the water temperature

with the type of fabric and soils being washed.

See page 14 for water temperature guidelines.

Depending on your model, your washer has either

of the following wash-rinse temperatures:

three four

- cold-cold - cold-cold

-warm-cold -warm-cold

- hot-cold -hot-cold

-warm-warm

Set the Temperature Selector to Warm/Warm or

to Warm/Cold (depending on your model).

Water temperature adjustment:

Adjust water temperature as follows:

Wash water: Adjust faucets for wash temperature

prior to the fill for wash.

Rinse water: Adjust faucets for temperature prior

to fill for rinse.

7. Turn Cycle Selector Knob to the desired setting.

See page 8.

8. Push the StarVPause button to start washer.

The Cycle Selector Knob will NOT rotate as the

cycle progresses.

The Cycle Status Lights indicate the operation

being performed within the cycle.

When the cycle is complete, all Cycle Status

Lights will be Off.

NOTE: Once a cycle has been started, the Cycle

Selector Knob MUST be turned to Off before a new

cycle can be selected.

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Stopping/restarting your washer

To pause the washer at any time, push the Start/

To cancel cycle, turn Cycle Selector Knob to Off.

Pause button. The Cycle Status Lights will flash while Cycle Status Lights will turn off.

the washer cycle is paused. If left in pause, the cycle -

will terminate after 2 hours. NOTE: When lid is opened during a cycle, all machine

To restwt the washer, close the lid (if necessary) and operation will stop. Cycle will resume when lid is closed.

push the Start/Pause button.

Selecting a cycle and time

This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles

you can select with the Cycle Selector Knob. Use this

information to help you make the best cycle selections

for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for differ-

ent types of fabrics and soil levels.

Depending on your model, your washer may have

either seven or five cycles.

7-cycle model

The cycle descriptions which follow apply to both

models, except where noted.

Refer to page 10 to help you understand what

happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: At the beginning of all spin cycles, the washer

will cycle on and off. This is normal.

5-cycle model

Super Wash cycle

(on 7-cycle models)

The Super Wash cycle

(18

minutes) features an

extended wash time for washing heavily soiled loads

that need maximum soil removal.

For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of

detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Cottons Cycle

The Cottons cycle features high agitation and longer

spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for

cleaning sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics.

On the -/-cycle model, select 10, 14, or 18 minutes

of wash time, depending on whether your wash load

is lightly or moderately soiled.

On the 5cycle model, use 14 minutes of wash time.

Permanent Press Cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features high agitations,

a cool-down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce

wrinkling. Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean

permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are

moderately soiled.

Delicates Cycle

The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation

speed for gentle soil removal, and low spin speeds to

reduce wrinkling. Use this 8-minute cycle to clean

delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to

moderately soiled.

Soak Cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and

soak time. Use this 30-minute cycle to remove heavy

soils and stains that need pretreatment.

NOTE: During the agitation and soak time, the wash

Cycle Status Light will be on.

Use warm water when soaking laundry. (Hot water

can set stains.) See pages 16-l 6 for stain removal

information.

Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive

recommended by manufacturer.

. The soak cycle should always be followed by a

wash cycle.

When soaking with color safe blcLlch, you may extend

the soak cycle for up to 2 hour? by lifting the lid.

When using liquid chlorine bleach, never extend the

soak cycle. Prolonged soaking with liquid chlorine

bleach may damage clothes.

When soaking with detergent alone,

soak

for at least

5 minutes.

Always follow soak cycle with a regular wash cycle.

Using Spin Only

The Spin Only cycle helps shorten drying times for

some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing

excess water.

1. Turn the Cycle Selector Knob to Spin Only,,as

illustrated.

2. Push the Start/Pause button. The washer drains

for 4 minutes and then proceeds to spin.

Manual clean lint filter

Clean filter after every load.

1. To remove, grasp the top of the fabric softener

dispenser with both hands. Pull upward to remove

top of fabric softener dispenser. Lint filter is

attached

the end of the shaft.

2. Wash or wipe the lint filter clean.

3. Push lint filter and fabric softener dispenser firmly

back

into agitator.

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