Whirlpool LSR6132EQ0 User manual

UseAndCare

GUIDE

3366868

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

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

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

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

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

Stopping/restarting

your washer........................ 7

Selecting a cycle

and time.............................. 7

Using rinse and spin ........... 8

Using drain and spin........... 8

Understanding normal

washer sounds ................... 8

Understanding what

happens in each cycle........ 9

MAGIC CLEAN®lint filter ... 10

Adding liquid

chlorine bleach ................. 10

Adding liquid

fabric softener................... 10

Caring for Your Washer....... 11

Laundry Tips ........................ 12

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

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

Requesting Assistance

or Service in the U.S.A. ....... 21

Requesting Assistance

or Service in Canada. .......... 22

Warranty ............................... 24

ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

Home Appliances

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.

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

Assistance Center toll-free.

Model Number _________________________

Serial Number _________________________

Purchase Date _________________________

Dealer Name __________________________

Dealer Address ________________________

Dealer Phone __________________________

1-800-253-1301

In Canada, contact your dealer, or nearest Inglis Limited

Appliance Service Branch.

•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, 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. – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

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 per-

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

following:

•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.

This symbol alerts you

to hazards such as fire,

electrical shock, or

other injuries.

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. Page references are included next to some

features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.

Extra Rinse

ExceptHand WashablesExceptHand Washables

Off

Temperature

Load Size

7 Cycle - 1 Speed7 Cycle - 1 Speed

Heavy Duty • Large CapacityHeavy Duty • Large Capacity

WashWash

RinseRinse

Warm

Warm Warm

Cold

Hot

Cold

Extra

Large

Small

Medium

Cold

Pull StartPull Start

Push StopPush Stop

Permanent

Press

Normal

Pre - Wash

Soak

Regular

Light

Normal

Heavy

Short

Spin

Off

Rinse

Cool

Down

Rinse

Soak

PausePause

20 8

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

(p. 2)

Basket

Tub

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter (bottom of

washer basket)

(p. 10)

Cycle control knob

(pp. 6-8)

Water temperature

selector

(p. 6)

Load size

selector

(p. 6)

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 12 and 13.

•If desired, you may also add color safe

bleach to the wash load.

2. Close the washer lid.

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 or electrical

shock.

continued on next page

3. Turn the Load Size Selector to the

setting that corresponds with the size

of your wash load and the type of

fabric being washed.

•Your washer’s Load Size Selector has

two settings (see illustration).

•To change the load size setting after

the washer has started to fill, turn the

Selector to the desired new setting.

4. Select a wash-rinse temperature with

the Water Temperature Selector. Match

the water temperatures with the type

of fabric and soils being washed.

•See page 14 for water temperature

guidelines.

•Your washer’s Water Temperature

Selector has three settings (see

illustration).

•The top temperature is the wash water

and the bottom temperature is the

rinse water.

5. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you

want. See page 7.

6. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start

the washer.

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add mea-

sured liquid chlorine bleach after the

washer starts agitating. See page 10.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add mea-

sured and diluted liquid fabric softener

to the final rinse cycle. See page 10.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Small Large

Load Size

Temperature

Hot

Cold

Wash

Rinse

Warm

Cold

Stopping/restarting your washer

•To stop the washer at any time, push in

the Cycle Control Knob.

•To restart the washer, close the lid (if open)

and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a cycle and time

This section illustrates and describes the

wash cycles you can select with the Cycle

Control Knob. Use this information to help

you make the best cycle selections for your

wash loads. Each cycle is designed for

different types of fabrics and soil levels.

Normal Cycle

The Normal cycle features longer spins to

shorten drying time.

Use this cycle for

cleaning cotton and

linen fabrics. Select 6

(Regular) or 12

(Heavy) minutes of

wash time, depending

on whether your load

is moderately or heavily soiled.

Permanent Press Cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a

cool-down rinse and

shorter spins to

reduce wrinkling. Use

this cycle for cleaning

permanent press and

some synthetic fabrics.

Select 6 (Light) or 8

(Regular) minutes of

wash time, depending on whether your wash

load is lightly or moderately soiled.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

•The washer pauses briefly throughout each

cycle. These pauses are normal for washer

operation.

•Refer to page 8 to learn more about the

sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

•Refer to page 9 to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

Short Cycle

The Short cycle features brief wash and

soak periods, followed

by shorter spins. Use

this 8-minute cycle to

clean delicate items

and washable knits

that are lightly or

moderately soiled.

Soak Cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agi-

tation and soak time

to help remove heavy

soils and stains that

need pretreatment.

•Use warm water

when soaking

laundry. Hot water

can set stains. See

pages 16-18 for stain removal information.

•

Use the amount of detergent or presoak

additive recommended by the manufacturer.

•After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent

and set a new wash cycle.

Short

Spin

Rinse

Soak

Off

Soak

Off

Permanent

Press

Cool

Down

Pause

Off

Spin

Rinse

Regular

Light

Normal

Regular

Heavy

Spin

Rinse

Off

Using rinse and spin

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 clockwise to Rinse,

as illustrated.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The

washer fills to selected load size,

agitates, drains, and spins.

Using drain and spin

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

clockwise to Spin, as illustrated.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The

washer drains, then spins.

Understanding normal washer sounds

Your new washer may make sounds that

your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are

unfamiliar, you may be concerned about

them. Don’t be; most of them are normal.

The following describes some of the sounds

you may hear and what causes them.

During washing

When you select a small load size setting

for a small wash load, the water level in your

washer is lower. With this lower water level,

you may hear a clicking sound from the

upper portion of the agitator.

Spin

Regular

Heavy

Soak

Cool

Down

Pause

Pull Start

Push Stop

Regular

Light

Permanent

Press

Normal

Short

Rinse

Off

Rinse

Soak

Rinse

Regular

Heavy

Soak

Cool

Down

Pause

Pull Start

Push Stop

Regular

Light

Permanent

Press

Normal

Short

Off

Spin

Soak

During drain

The rate that water is drained from your

washer depends on your installation. If water

is drained quickly from the washer, you may

hear air being pulled through the pump. This

happens during the end of draining.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to

spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Understanding what happens in each cycle

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a

number and pulled out, the washer fills (to

the selected load size) before agitation and

timing start. The washer begins agitating

immediately after filling; agitation occurs with

the washer lid up or down.

During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTION*

agitator creates a

continuous

rollover action

that provides a

thorough clean-

ing of the wash

load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob

turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area

and the cycle ends.

The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Fill

▼

Rinse

▼

Drain-No agitation

▼

Spin-Spray rinse

▼

Spin

▼

Off

Fill

▼

Wash selected time

▼

Drain†

No agitation

▼

Spin

▼

†The Permanent Press cycle partially

drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

WASH RINSE

MAGIC CLEAN*lint filter

The lint filter at the bottom of the washer

basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash

and rinse water passes over the filter,

separating the lint from the water. The lint is

then spun away from the filter and out of the

system during the spin part of the cycle.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove

any lint collected in the tub or strainer.

Adding liquid chlorine bleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do

not guess. Never use more than 1 cup

(250 mL) for a full load. Follow manu-

facturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup

with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating

the load.

2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be

removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach

around agitator, not directly on load.

•Follow directions on care labels. Do not

use chlorine bleach on wool, silk,

spandex, acetates, or some flame-

retardant fabrics.

•When soaking with chlorine bleach, add

detergent to soak water.

Adding liquid fabric softener

•Always dilute fabric softener with 1⁄2to

1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

•Add diluted fabric softener only in the

final rinse.

•Fabric softener should not be mixed with

other laundry products because greasy

stains may form. If stains form, remove

them by wetting the stain and rubbing with

liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash

the stained item.

•Too much fabric softener can make some

items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.

If this happens, use less fabric softener or

do not use it every time.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

MAGIC CLEAN

lint filter Basket

interior

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any

fabric it touches. The damage appears as

rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not

show up until several washings later.

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