Whirlpool LC49OOXM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Convertible
Compact
Model
LC49OOXM
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Parts and features
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE LINT FILTER
. CONTROL
/
KNOB
YTUB
/ 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.
See the”Laundry Guide”
for tips on detergents,
other laundry aids and in-
structions for washing spe-
cial items.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need 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). Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
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.
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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.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.-
* 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 comolete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
WASHER CONNECTIONS 4
LOADING INFORMATION 5
STARTING YOUR WASHER 6
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE 8
REGULAR HEAVY 8
PERMANENTPRESS 8
KNIT 8
GENTLE 10
SUPER WASH 10
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 12
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 13
Winterizing 14
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 15 -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 collarwhile lifting up
on the connector, until it snaps into
place.
l Slowly turn the water faucet on
to full.
l Pull the electric 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 electric 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.
l Move the locking collar down and
pulldown on the connector.
.
.
Drain water from the hoses through
the hose connector.
t-tang 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.

Loading information
DO NOT OVERLOAD
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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 sizes
FABRIC TYPE
Permanent press
or knits
MIXED LOAD UNMIXED LOAD
1 dress 6 shirts OR
2 pairs slacks 2 pantsuits OR
2 blouses 3-4 dresses
Medium weight 1 pair pajamas 1 king or queen-Size
2 pillowcases sheet OR
3 shirts 1double sheet and 2
2 sets of underwear 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 of jeans
WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS
O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains IO-20 Grains
Powdered Detergents
Low Suds ’ z-34 cup 34-I cup 1cup
(125-175 ml] (175250 ml] (250 mL)
Normal Suds 1cup 1’4-1’ 2cups I”2 cups
(250 ml) (300-350 mL) (350 mL)
High Suds 1-1’4 cups 1’2 cups 134cups
(250-300 mL) (350 mL) (425 mL)
No phosphate - Follow package recommendations -
Liquid Detergents 14to 23cups (60 to 180 ml], depending on the
brand and amount of soil. Follow package
recommendations.
‘These recommendations do not apply...
9 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.

Starting your washer
Before starting your washer, be sure you have measured and added
detergent, and have put in a properly sorted load
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select W.4TER
2. TEMPERATL’RES
l Turn the knob to point at a settrng
that descrrbes the srze of load you
want to wash
9 Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few Items) and LARGE (a
full load).
See page 5 for details on load sizes.
For permanent or two faucet
connection:
l USE WATER TEMP Selector to match
wash and rinse water temperatures
to the type of fabrics being washed.
For one faucet connection:
l Set WATER TEMP Selector.
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.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the
when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
to wash. in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items
LARGE (11.9gals./45.1 L)’
- (10.4 gals.139.4 L)’
- (8.8 gals.133.3 L)’
EX SMALL (7.3 gals.127.7 L)’
‘Approximate fill with load.
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3. Start the washer
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 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 startsAfter agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
wrinkles from setting into
permanent press fabrics.
KNIT Cycle LOW agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
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 rinsing
f --
DRAIN HIGH
Adjust faucet for rinse water tem-
perature if using single faucet
connection.
I
DOWN
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using
single faucet connection.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for delicate knit fabrics.
Adjust faucet for cold rinse if using
single faucet connection.

GENTLE Cycle Use for delicate Items that
SUPER WASH Cycle
Use for washing heavily
soiled or stained load that
needs extra agitation. Use
twice the recommended
amount of detergent when
using Super Wash.
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