Whirlpool LC4900XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Convertible
Compact
Model
LC49OOXS
Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condftmners Dehumldfflers Automatic Washers Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Relrleerator-Fl

Parts and features
\
CYCLE
CONTROL
/ KNoB
MODEL AND SERIAL WATER
, BASKET
LINT FILTER
TUB
1 AGITATOR
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with CI
question, have this information ready,
Mndel Yumber
1. Complete Model and Sertal Numbers
(from plate under the lid near +ne -. --. -
SF’rlol Fiblmber
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
PLrchoie Date
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information -
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
Service Company
slip and warranty
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
2

Your responsibilities
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 qualifiedinstaller
. 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
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES.. 2
YOUR RESPONSlBlLlTlES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
WASHER CONNECTIONS. 4
LOADING INFORMATION.. 5
STARTING YOUR WASHER, 6
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE.
a
REGULAR HEAVY
a
PERMANENT PRESS a
KNITS GENTLE a
SOAK AND PREWASH 10
SUPERWASH 10
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 12
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER. 13
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE 6i 14
ASSISTANCE., 15
c1986 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Washer connections
1. Portable one faucet
connection:
Use the hose connector provided
with the washer for a one faucet
connection.
To connect washer:
l Lift the hoses off the storage rack on
the back of the washer.
l 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.
l Slowly turn the water faucet on
to full.
l Pull the electrical power cord
from storage area in the back of
the washer.
l Plug the power cord into a
grounded outlet.
To disconnect washer:
l Unplug the electrical power cord
and put it back in its storage area.
l Turn the water faucet off
l Press the red Water Flow Button to
release the water pressure.
9 Move the locking collar down and
pull the connector.
l Drain water from the hoses through
the hose connector.
9 Hang the hoses on storage rack.
2. Portable two faucet
connections:
If you have two separate water
inlet hoses and a drain hose, your
washer can be connected to both
hot and cold water faucets.
Connecting the washer:
l Connect the hot and cold water
inlet hose to the hot and cold
faucets.
l Secure the drain hose to the sink or
standpipe.
l Plug the power cord into a
grounded outlet.
To disconnect the washer:
l Turn water faucets off.
l Unplug power cord and return it to
storage area.
l Disconnect the drain water supply
hoses. Hang them on the storage
rack.
3. Permanent
installation:
This washer can be converted from
portable to permanent. Instructions
for permanent installation come with
the washer.
You will need two fill hoses, one
drain hose and four leveling legs.
These can be purchased from your
Whirlpool Dealer (Kit #285418).
4

Loading information
DO NOT OVERLOAD
0
Overloading or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.
See the chart below for suggested load sizes.
Suggested load size%
MIXED LOAD
1 pair slacks
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
2 T-shirts
PERMANENT
PRESS
i 5hlrf>
2 3ouDle .dlef- 5
; olllowcase!
HEAVY
WORK CLOTHES
3 work shirts
2 pair pants
2 srngle shee?
Z vllowcase:
KNITS
2 slacks
2 shirts
-or-
3 dresses
TOWELS
0 bath towels
3!
6 bath towels
3 hand towel5
6 wash cloths
DELICATES
1 camisole
2 slips
2 panties
2 bras
1 nightie
1 half slip
WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS
O-4 gr. 4-10 gr. lo-20 gr. 20+ gr.
Powdered
Detergents
low suds1
'4c
m
phosphate (60 mL) (8C ;L]
'2 c. 3;s-1c.
(125 ml) (175250 mL)
normal suds/ ‘2 c “3 c. 1 c. 1% c.
phosphate (125 ml] [I75 ml) (250 ml) (300-250 mL)
low sudslnon- ‘!3c l‘ c.
314 c. 1 c.
phosphate (80 ml) [I25 ml) (175 mL) (250 mL)
normal suds/ ‘2 c (12 kL) I-lY4 c.
1% c.
non-phosphate (125 ml) (250-300 ml] (350 mL)
Liquid Detergents '4c ' 3-' .' c.
'2 c. Y4 c.
(60 ml) (80-125 ml) (125 mL) (175 mL)

Starting your washer
Before starting your washer, be sure you have measured and added
detergent, and have put in a properly sorted load.
1. Select a 2. Select WATER
TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL [a few items] and LARGE
(a full load).
See page 5 for details on load
sizes.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water
when you have less than a full load
to wash.
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely in
the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
LARGE (11.3galsI42.7 L)’
(9.4 gals./356 L)’
(7.5 gals.128.4 L)*
EX SMALL (5.6 gals./21.2 L)’
*Approximate fill with load.
6
For permanent or two faucet
connection:
l USEWATERTEMP Selector to match
wash and rinse water temperatures
to the type of fabrics being
washed.
For one faucet connection:
l Set WATERTEMP Selector to
COLD/COLD.
l See pages 8-11for details on
changing water temperatures at
the faucet.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “laundry
Guide” and printed under the
washer lid.

3. 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 oui
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected
temperature. 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 spin
or drain and spin, see page 12.

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 starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for
sturdily
constructed
fabrics that are
heavy to
moderately soiled
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
REFILL
n
COOL
DOWN
A Indicates the machine is pausing
for a brief soak period.
a

NOTE: 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 rinsina.
SPIN FILL I I RINSE I I RINSE I I DRAIN I SPIN
Adjust faucet for rinse water
temperature if using single faucet
connection.
SPIN FILL 1 1 RINSE 1 1 DRAIN 1 SPIN
n
WASH
Low
Speed
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.
Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using
single faucet connection.
-II I I c IUU
I WASH I I DRAIN I SPIN FILL 1 RINSE I I DRAIN I I SPIN
I SpeedI’ I I ’ I Rinse; I ’ I ‘...‘-- I ’ I Sied I’ I I ’ I I
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for delicate knit fabrics.
Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using
single faucet connection.

SUPER WASH Cycle
Use for deltcate Items that
need a short wash and
spin time Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
10