Whirlpool LC4500XM User manual

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Compact
Model
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Parts and features
CYCLE
CONTROL
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide
label. It will be
easier to remove
before the washer is
used.
You should wipe
out the basket with
a damp cloth be-
fore using to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
See the “Laundry
Guide” for tips on
detergents, other
laundry aids and
instructions for
washing special
items.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed 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). Serio, Number
2. Purchasedatefromsalesslip.
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.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : 3
INSTALLATION 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 8
ForaRinseandSpin 8
Faro Drain and Spin 8
For a Pre-Wash
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Your re lsibilities
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...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight?
l iS connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
l is properly grounded.*
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
l is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
installation instructions
Your washer is a compact aufo-
mafic washer, not a portable. It is
installed very much like a full-sized
washer.
The”lnstallation Instructions”give
complete information. To get the
safest and best use from Your
washer, those instructions must be
followed exactly.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer
Select WATER
1. TEMPERATURES
DO NOT OVERLOAD
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
Overloading or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
9 increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.
See the chart below for suggested
load sizes.
Suggested load sizes
Be careful to use enough water For best results, the load should
for the load. Too big a load or too move freely in the water. Watch
little water can result in a wash for rollover. An item (like a sock]
that isn’t clean; some items can should sink and come up again
be torn. later.
FABRICTYPE MIXED LOAD UNMIXED LOAD
Permanent press 1 dress 6 shirts OR
or knits 2 pairs slacks 2 panlsuits OR
2 blouses 3-4 dresses
Medium weight 1 pair pajamas
2 pillowcases
3 shirts
2 sets of underwear
1 king or queen-size sheet OR
1 double sheet and 2
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 ofjeans
Fully loaded, the washer fills with
about 11.9 gallons (45.1 liters) of water

A. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right. It must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
B. 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 its highest level with wash
water of the selected tempera-
ture. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. 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

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 start. After agitation starts, the knob turns
NORMAL Cycle High agitation and spin
speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin Water
from heavy or sturdy
cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
SHORT Cycle
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Cooling of the wash
water before the spin
helps keep wrinkles from
setting into permanent
press fabrics.
Shorter wash and spin
times gently wash deli-
cate items and washable
synthetic knits. Wash
nylon hose or panty hose
in a net laundry bag.
WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS
O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains IO-20 Grains
Powdered Detergents
Low Suds %-=Llcup %-I cup 1cup
[125-175 mL) (175250 ml) (250 ml]
Normal Suds 1 cup I%-1% cups
I’/2 cups
(250 ml) (300-350 mL) (350 mL)
High Suds
l-IV4 cups 1% cups 1% cups
(250-300 mL) (350 mL) (425 ml)

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
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.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
rl
[Pause]
No phosphate
Liquid Detergents - Follow package recommendations - ~4to z/3cups (60 to 180 mL), depending on the
brand and amount of soil. Follow package
recommendations.
*These recommendations do not apply...
l In areas where phosphates are banned.
l In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage) the amount
of detergent used in a wash load.
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For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any *on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill with cold water,
agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle,see pages 6 and 7
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to the dot just
before OFF in any cycle.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
Other operating instructions
For a pre-wash
For best results, pre-wash heavily
soiled or stained laundry.
l Set WATER TEMP dial for desired
water temperature. Use enough
detergent for a single load.
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1
l Push Control Knob in.Turn clock-
wise and turn to a number of min-
utes on the dial (usually eight).
l Pull Control Knob out.The washer
will fill and agitate.
l When the washer drains and spins,
push the Control Knob in before it
refills for the rinse.
l Add detergent for the second
wash. Important: see additional
care information on page 7 of
your “Laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
Cleaning the lint falter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates.
Check it often to make sure it’s clean
and is filtering at its best.
To remove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
botfom of the filter.
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Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the wafer inlet valve
and hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up spills right away. Spills can
dull or damage the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
con damage washer and dryer dials.
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freez
ing con cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather.
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 8). Let it
run for a bout 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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