Whirlpool LST7233AG0 User manual

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TWO AND THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

A Note ToYou
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical
shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to your personal
property.
Our Consumer Assistance number, 1-800-253-l 301, is
toll-free 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you
will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience,
we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from
the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip
together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the
l Read all instructions before using your
washer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
l Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer. Do
not add flammable fluids to your wash
water. These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Do not allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl on or inside your washer. Super-
vise children closely when your washer is
used near them.
l Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
*After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injury or damage, before using
your washer, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several min-
utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do
not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please ..
l Have only a qualified repairman install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.
l Maintain washer properly.
* Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.*
l Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.’
l Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet if possible).
l Read and follow instructions on pack-
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after launder-
ing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric
may smoke or catch fire by itself.
l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust re-
mover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
* Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer.
l Do not machine wash fiberglass materi-
als. Small particles can stick to the
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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Knowing Your Washer’s
Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts
and features before using your washer.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show
the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
Load size Temperature
selector selector Cycle control
I I I knob
Agitator
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Fabric softener
dispenser*
Other features not shown:
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter*
Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)*
Extra rinse option*
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3 Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
- Bleach dispenser*
Basket
Tub
*Available on some models
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Operating Your Washer
In This Section
Page Page
Before starting your washer.. ............................ 5 Selecting a cycle and time .............................. 6
Starting or stopping your washer ..................... 5 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 6
Selecting a load size 5 Using drain and spin ....................................... 8
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Selecting wash-rinse temperatures 6 What happens in each cycle ........................... 9
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Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted
NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy
load in the washer before starting. See page 12 Guide, remove it and place it in your Use and
for additional “Before you wash” information. Care Guide.
Starting or stopping your washer
Starting your washer:
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the number in the
wash cycle you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. Make other selec-
tions, if necessary.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Refer to pages 6-9 for additional information to
help you make selections.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
l To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Selecting a load size