Whirlpool LSR8244EQ1 User manual

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Home Appliances

UseAndCare

GUIDE

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........... 9

Using drain and spin........... 9

Understanding normal

washer sounds ................... 9

Understanding what

happens in each cycle...... 10

MAGIC CLEAN*lint filter.... 10

Adding liquid chlorine

bleach............................... 11

Adding liquid fabric

softener............................. 11

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

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

Removing Stains.................. 18

Troubleshooting................... 21

Requesting Assistance or

Service in the U.S.A. ............ 23

Requesting Assistance or

Service in Canada ................ 24

Warranty, U.S.A.................... 26

TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

WITH HAND WASHABLE CYCLES

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, electrical shock, or injury to per-

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

following:

This symbol alerts you to

hazards such as fire, electrical

shock, or other injuries.

•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 under-

stand and have the skills to

carry out.

•See Installation Instructions for

grounding requirements.

Load SizeLoad Size

TemperatureTemperature Cycle OptionCycleOption Extra RinseExtra Rinse

Extra

Large

Medium Large

Pull StartPull Start

Push StopPush Stop

Permanent

Press

Normal

Super WashSuper Wash

Hand WashablesHand Washables

Regular

Light

Normal

Light

Normal

Soft WashSoft Wash

Heavy

Delicates

SpinSpin

Off

RinseRinse

CoolCool

DownDown

RinseRinse

ExtraExtra

RinseRinse

ExtraExtra

RinseRinse

X-X-RinseRinse

PausePause

Small

Off

WarmWarm

WarmWarm WarmWarm

ColdCold

HotHot

ColdCold ColdCold

ColdCold

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.

Basket

Tub

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser

(p. 11)

Cycle control knob

(pp. 7-9)

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(bottom of washer basket)

(p. 10)

Load size

selector

(p. 5)

Water temperature

selector

(p. 6)

Cycle signal

selector

(p. 6)

Liquid fabric

softener

dispenser

(p. 11)

Extra rinse

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.

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, explo-

sion, or fire.

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 13 and 14.

•If desired, you may also add color safe

bleach or extra detergent for the Super

Wash cycle.

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour

measured liquid chlorine bleach into

the liquid bleach dispenser. See

page 11.

•Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the

bleach dispenser.

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour

measured liquid fabric softener into

the fabric softener dispenser. See

page 11.

4. Close the washer lid.

continued on next page

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.

Liquid fabric

softener dispenser

Liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

5. Turn the Load Size Selector to the

setting that corresponds with the size

of your wash load and the type of

fabric being washed.

•See pages 13 and 14 for loading

suggestions.

•The Load Size Selector has 4settings:

Small, Medium, Large, and Extra

Large.

•To change the load size setting after

the washer has started to fill, turn the

Selector to the desired new setting.

6. 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 15.

•Four wash-rinse temperatures are

available: hot-cold, warm-cold,

cold-cold, warm-warm.

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the Extra Rinse

selector to On for an additional rinse

and spin at the end of the wash cycle.

•Use the Extra Rinse option when

adding extra detergent for the Super

Wash cycle, or any other cycle.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the Cycle

Signal selector to On if you want the

washer to alert you when the wash

cycle is complete.

•The signal is helpful when you are

washing items that should be removed

from the washer as soon as the

cycle ends.

Load Size

Small Extra

Large

Medium Large

Temperature

Hot

Cold Warm

Warm

Wash

Rinse

Warm

Cold Cold

Cold

Off On

Cycle Signal

Extra Rinse

Off On

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

9. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you

want. See the following pages.

10. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to

start the washer.

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 necessary) 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.

•The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

•Refer to page 9 to learn more about the

sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

•Refer to page 10 to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

continued on next page

Super Wash Cycle

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 two

times the amount

of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Normal Cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash

system, and high

agitation and spin

speeds to shorten

drying time. Use

this cycle for

cleaning cotton

and linen fabrics.

Select 9 (REGU-

LAR) or 12

(HEAVY) minutes of wash time, depending

on whether your load is moderately or

heavily soiled.

For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics,

use 6 minutes (SOFTWASH) of wash time.

Permanent Press Cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the

Gentle Wash

system, a cool-

down rinse, and

low spin speeds

to reduce wrin-

kling. Use this

cycle for cleaning

permanent press

and some

synthetic fabrics. Select 6 (LIGHT) or 9

(REGULAR) minutes of wash time, depend-

ing on whether your wash load is lightly or

moderately soiled.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Delicates Cycle

The Delicates cycle features a reduced

agitation speed

for gentle soil

removal. Low

spin speeds

reduce wrinkling.

Use 6 minutes

of wash time for

cleaning lightly

to moderately

soiled delicate items and washable knits.

Hand Washables Cycle

The Hand Washables cycle features brief,

low-speed

agitation (2

seconds), and

short soaks (28

seconds) to

gently clean

special-care

items. Low spin

speeds reduce

wrinkling. Use 6 minutes of wash time to

clean lightly soiled hand washables.

Wash small loads. If items appear to be

floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer

by pushing in the Cycle Control Knob. Push

items down into the washer. Restart the

washer. Refer to “Hand washables” on

page 16 for more information.

Delicates

Spin

Rinse

Extra

Off

Hand WashablesHand Washables

Spin

Rinse

Extra

Off

Super Wash 18

Normal

Spin

Rinse

X-Rinse

Off

Regular

Heavy

Softwash

Permanent

Press

Spin

Extra

Rinse

Cool

Down

Pause

Off

Rinse

Regular

Light

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

Extra

Regular

Light

Heavy

Softwash

Spin

X-Rinse

Extra

Rinse

Extra

Cool

Down

Pause

Off

Permanent

Press

Normal

Delicates

Super Wash

Hand Washables

Rinse

Off

Rinse

Extra

Regular

Light

Heavy

Softwash

Spin

X-Rinse

Extra

Rinse

Extra

Cool

Down

Pause

Off

Permanent

Press

Normal

Delicates

Super Wash

Hand Washables

Off

Spin

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 cleaning

of the wash load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob

turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area

and the cycle ends.

NOTES:

•The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

•A Gentle Wash system helps protect your

fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed

during the last few minutes of wash

agitation in the Normal and Permanent

Press cycles.

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. MAGIC CLEAN

lint filter Basket

interior

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