Whirlpool LC4500XK User manual

Model LC4500XK
Compact
Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER
1Use& Care
Guide
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Before using
your Washer
Please read +‘>Isbooklet to be
‘;Jre ;ctur washer s ~tlstolled and used
properly. It WIII help yor1 get the best
results and longest l’fe your washer was
designed to grve
You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that Your
washer...
l Is installed by G q~Jallf~ed n-staller
l Is properly ~nstaflec and leveled on a
floor that can support ‘he weight
l ISconnected to the right kind of outlet,
electric supply, water supply and dram
l Is properly electrrcally grounded
l Is used only for robs normally
expected of home automatic washers
l Is properly mantaned
l Is protected from ‘he viieather
l Is rot run by children or anyone
unable to operate It properly
Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label It WIII be easer to remove
before the washer ISused
You may ,want tc \h/ipe out the
basket with CIdamp cioth before usng
to remove dust from storing or shIppIng
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide for tips on deter-
gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
See the lnstallat~on Instructions for
complete informotron
CAUTION: Store laundry deter-
gent and additives in a cool, dry
place where children can’t
reach them.
Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer 3
Installation 3
Using Your Washer 4
Suggested Load Sizes 5
Important Detergent Information 6
For a Soak or Pre Wash 6
For Rinsing Only 7
For Spinning Only -1
Cycle Operation ‘3
PERMANENT PRESS
NORMAL :
SHORT 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter IO
If You Need Service or Help 13
1 Before Calling for Service 10
2 If You Need Service 1’;
3 If YouHavea Problem 11

loading your
Washer I-
I-or best wa:.‘lln I. results and
energy saYlrqs scIrt tl;? l,iundry
carefuily.
1. Sort the Laundry Into Loads.
l Groclp tne launc :y I-‘?() oads that
can be washed ar d tlr1e3 together.
See the Laundry c;Jlac’ fcr informa-
tlon ar>d samples .lf t\‘r)lcal loads.
l Try tc: rnlx large and small items for
best movement in the washer.
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
l See detergent i-for j&ion on
page 6 and in Sert!c’ IL of the
Laundry Guicie
l Add dry oleac17 31L’Uoter condi-
tioner (not tat3nc softener] if used.
Follow the package directions
carefully.
3. Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Add-
ing to the Washer Basket.
l See the “Laundry Aids” section of
the Laundry Guide for more
Information
4. Load the Washer.
l Spreud the loa,J evenly (For exam
ple don’t put all the towels on one
side and a few wash Icloths on the
other.) An unbalancea load can
cause the washer to shake during
spinning.
l Load without pacKlng so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
l DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners often
combine with soap or detergent to
make sticky lumps or greasy stains.
Installation
v 3ur wi=sr’er ISa compact
automatic washer, not a portable. It IS
Y ;ll~~i Lerv ‘nu::h llke a full-stzed
3: /d?r
‘hE Inst~I (ItIon InstructIons” give
Y olete Infomotion To get the safes?
:.13 best [usefrorj your washer, those
jtr rctlorSs must be followed exactly.
“.e u1umbir.g and electrtcal wiring
r>lust rreet !OCCI codes and the
1,eeas 3f the washer
_: .:je fxm shIppIng block in the
hasher basket and the two shipping
txlts under the washer must be
removed
Control Dial
3 The four leveling legs must be
installed and adjusted so the washer
IS level
4 The water inlet and drain hoses must
be installed tightly and correctly to
avold leaks

Using
your Washer
\
1
Your autoriatlc washer ISeasy to
use ‘o make It even easier, read the
fo lowing steps before starting your first
IOClcl
Start your Alasher after you put In
detergent, any other laundry aids (see
ouge 31, and the load
1. Set the WATER TEMP Selector.
l Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and SOIISto be
swashed All rinses are cold
2. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
l Push the Cycle Control Knob in ana
l Stop when the pointer ISon the n7um
oer of minutes of washing you want
In the cycle you want
l Start the washer by pulling the Cycle
Control Knob out When the cycle IS
over, the washer WIII stop
l To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer
l To change a setting, push the Con-
trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn
the Cor,trol Knob to the right (clockwise]
to the setting you want Pull the knob
out to start the washer
l Pages 8 and 9 show what happens In
turn i: to the right (clockwise] each cycle
CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE GUIDE
Minutes
WATER TEMPERATURE of
Wash Rinse Wash
CYCLE LOAD Time
‘VORMAL Sturdy white and Warm or Hot Cold 10 to14
colorfast cottons
Sturdy non-colorfas+ Cold or Warm Coid a t0i4
cottons
SHORT Delicate Whites Warm or Hot Cold 6
Delicate colors Warm Coid 6
PERMANENT Sturciy permanent press Warm or Hot Cold 8tolo
PRESS ‘white and colors
Delicale perrmarler It WCIrFi CO10 4
press
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Suggested loads
Proper 1;~31/1i-:~ s Importarlt
Tgo feu Items III the b+osn wastes
energy and tioier Too Tony WIII slow
do\h/r- the rnovP,ye?t rieeded fcr
clean:ng For ‘he best cleaning results
+hp l~acj shoulti *lTove freely or the
FABRIC TYPE MIXED LOAD
Permanent Press 1 dress
or Knits 2 pairs slacks
2 blouses
tioter Watch for rollover An Item
(iIke o sock] should sink In the middle
and come up later on the outside
Be sure to read poges II-13 13
qsur Lou~c!~~~ Guide You WIII find
more Information on loadlng and
kmd sizes
UNMIXED LOAD
6 shirts; OR
2 pantsuits; OR
3-4 dresses.
Medium Weight 1 pair pajamas 1 king or queen-size sheet;
OR
2 pillowcases 1 double sheet and 2
3 shirts pillowcases,
2 sets of underwear OR
2 .stnRle sheets and 2 plllowcoses
Heavyweight 3 work shirts
2 work pants 0 bath towels; OR 6 bath towels; 3 hand towels
and 6 washclothes; OR
3 pairs of jeans.
With a load, the washer fills with about 119 gallons (45 1 liters] of water.