Whirlpool LSR6132EQ0 User manual

UseAndCare
GUIDE
3366868
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 ........... 8
Using drain and spin........... 8
Understanding normal
washer sounds ................... 8
Understanding what
happens in each cycle........ 9
MAGIC CLEAN®lint filter ... 10
Adding liquid
chlorine bleach ................. 10
Adding liquid
fabric softener................... 10
Caring for Your Washer....... 11
Laundry Tips ........................ 12
Removing Stains.................. 16
Troubleshooting................... 19
Requesting Assistance
or Service in the U.S.A. ....... 21
Requesting Assistance
or Service in Canada. .......... 22
Warranty ............................... 24
ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
*
Home Appliances

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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.

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•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, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
•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
understand and have the skills
to carry out.
•See Installation Instructions for
grounding requirements.
This symbol alerts you
to hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.

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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.
Extra Rinse
ExceptHand WashablesExceptHand Washables
On
Off
Temperature
Load Size
7 Cycle - 1 Speed7 Cycle - 1 Speed
Heavy Duty • Large CapacityHeavy Duty • Large Capacity
WashWash
RinseRinse
Warm
Warm Warm
Cold
Hot
Cold
Extra
Extra
Large
Large
Large
Large
Small
Small
Medium
Medium
Cold
Cold
Pull StartPull Start
Push StopPush Stop
Permanent
Press
Normal
Normal
Pre - Wash
Soak
Regular
Light
Light
Normal
Normal
Heavy
Short
Spin
Spin
Spin
Spin
Spin
Off
O
Of
ff
f
O
Of
ff
f
O
Of
ff
f
Rinse
Rinse
Cool
Down
Rinse
Soak
PausePause
8
12
12
6
6
4
4
20
20 8
4
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
(p. 2)
Basket
Tub
MAGIC CLEAN*
lint filter (bottom of
washer basket)
(p. 10)
Cycle control knob
(pp. 6-8)
Water temperature
selector
(p. 6)
Load size
selector
(p. 6)

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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.
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 12 and 13.
•If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach to the wash load.
2. Close the washer lid.
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,
explosion, or fire.
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 or electrical
shock.
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3. Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
•Your washer’s Load Size Selector has
two settings (see illustration).
•To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
4. 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 14 for water temperature
guidelines.
•Your washer’s Water Temperature
Selector has three settings (see
illustration).
•The top temperature is the wash water
and the bottom temperature is the
rinse water.
5. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you
want. See page 7.
6. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
the washer.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add mea-
sured liquid chlorine bleach after the
washer starts agitating. See page 10.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add mea-
sured and diluted liquid fabric softener
to the final rinse cycle. See page 10.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Small Large
Load Size
Temperature
Hot
Cold
Cold
Cold
Wash
Rinse
Warm
Cold

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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 open)
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.
Normal Cycle
The Normal cycle features longer spins to
shorten drying time.
Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and
linen fabrics. Select 6
(Regular) or 12
(Heavy) minutes of
wash time, depending
on whether your load
is moderately or heavily soiled.
Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a
cool-down rinse and
shorter spins to
reduce wrinkling. Use
this cycle for cleaning
permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics.
Select 6 (Light) or 8
(Regular) minutes of
wash time, depending on whether your wash
load is lightly or moderately soiled.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
•The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.
•Refer to page 8 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
•Refer to page 9 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Short Cycle
The Short cycle features brief wash and
soak periods, followed
by shorter spins. Use
this 8-minute cycle to
clean delicate items
and washable knits
that are lightly or
moderately soiled.
Soak Cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of agi-
tation and soak time
to help remove heavy
soils and stains that
need pretreatment.
•Use warm water
when soaking
laundry. Hot water
can set stains. See
pages 16-18 for stain removal information.
• Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by the manufacturer.
•After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
Short
Spin
Rinse
Soak
8
Off
Soak
20
Off
Permanent
Press
8
Cool
Down
Pause
Off
Spin
Rinse
Regular
Light
6
Normal
Regular
Heavy
Spin
Rinse
6
12
Off

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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.
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Spin
Spin
Spin
Regular
Heavy
Soak
4
20
6
8
12
Cool
Down
Pause
Pull Start
Push Stop
Regular
Light
4
Permanent
Press
Normal
Short
Rinse
Rinse
Off
Off
Off
Off
Rinse
Soak
Rinse
Rinse
Rinse
8
Regular
Heavy
Soak
4
20
6
8
12
Cool
Down
Pause
Pull Start
Push Stop
Regular
Light
4
Permanent
Press
Normal
Short
Off
Off
Off
Off
Spin
Spin
Spin
Soak
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

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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 clean-
ing of the wash
load.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob
turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area
and the cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
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

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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.
Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do
not guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Follow manu-
facturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup
with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load.
2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach
around agitator, not directly on load.
•Follow directions on care labels. Do not
use chlorine bleach on wool, silk,
spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
•When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
Adding liquid fabric softener
•Always dilute fabric softener with 1⁄2to
1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
•Add diluted fabric softener only in the
final rinse.
•Fabric softener should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy
stains may form. If stains form, remove
them by wetting the stain and rubbing with
liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash
the stained item.
•Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric softener or
do not use it every time.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
MAGIC CLEAN
lint filter Basket
interior
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches. The damage appears as
rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.