Whirlpool 6LBR6233BQ0 manual

UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Washer Safety ........................ 3 Parts and Features ................. 4 Operating Your Washer .................................... 5 Starting your washer ......... .5 Stopping/restarting your washer ................................ 6 Selecting a cycle and time ............................[...]

A Note to You 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 information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safel[...]

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 This symbol alerts you to such dangers instructions given. Here is a brief explana- as fire, electrical shock, burns, and tion of the symbol. personal injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRU[...]

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. NOTES: l 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.[...]

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. 2. 3. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. l Sort and load clothes as descr[...]

6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed. l Your washer has one of the Water Temperature Selectors shown: rotary knob, push-button, or CLEAN TOUCH*. l For all Selectors, the top temperature is the wash water, and the bottom temperature is the r[...]

Selecting a cycle and time The Cycle Control Knob shown below Each cycle is designed for different may vary from the Cycle Control Knob on types of fabrics and soil levels. your washer. The Knob shown illustrates the l An Extra Rinse option is available (on different features of all washer models some models) in the Regular and covered by this book[...]

Extended Soak Cycle The Extended Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. l Use warm water when soaking laundry (hot water can set stains). See pages 17-l 9 for stain removal information. l Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer. l[...]

What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling (agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down). After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points [...]

Adding liquid chlorine bleach Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 250 mL (1 cup) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid[...]

Adding liquid fabric softener No fabric softener dispenser installed l Always dilute fabric softeners with 125 mL . Too much fabric softener can make some (I/Z cup) to 250 mL (1 cup) warm water. items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. If this happens, use less fabric softener, or l Add diluted fabric so[...]

Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills Fiiiil with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occa- sionally wipe the outside of the 0 washer to keep it looking like new. D[...]

Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information. Preparing clothes for washing l Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid l Tie strings and sashes so they will not snagging other items. Remove tangle. pins, buckles, and other hard l Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. objects to avoid scrat[...]

Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 2 pair pants 3 shirts 3 pair jeans 1 coverall Knits 2 slacks 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses Permanent Press 1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases[...]

Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE+ SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT l Work clothes l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 54°C (130°F) l Sturdy whites/colourfast l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy or above pastels soils and stains l Diapers l Prevents graying or yellowing WARM l Dark/noncolourfast colours l Be[...]

Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and (electric or [...]

Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules l Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. l Most stains are ea[...]

r STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. and anti- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and colour safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, Items soil[...]

STAIN Meat juice, egg TO REMOVE Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and a colour safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stain[...]

Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 22. Common problems PROBLEM Brown, yellow stains Dye transfer CAUSE l Chlorine staining l Iron in water heater or pipes; i[...]

Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Has a time-delay fuse been used? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose lower than[...]

Reauestina Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 20-21. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting” section . . . Contact the dealer from whom y[...]

WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty Outside the United States a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-Y EAR FSP’ replacement parts and repair labour to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service mus[...]