Whirlpool 8LSR5233EZ0 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 ........................ 7 Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature ................. 7 Using rinse and spin .......[...]

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 informa- tion about how to opera[...]

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. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA[...]

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 selector in .G Wash temperature / selector (PP. 6, 7) Load size [...]

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. Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not[...]

5. Turn the Load Size selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. l The Load Size selector has 3 load size settings: Small/Quick Wash, Medium, and Large. l To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting. 6. (OPTIONAL[...]

9. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. 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 necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob. Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature This section shows how to select a wash cycle, time, and temperatu[...]

Wrinkle Resist Heavy Cycle Use the 15-minute Heavy cycle for cleaning large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics, or large loads that are heavily soiled. After the Heavy cycle is completed, the washer automatically advances into the Normal cycle. Normal Cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high agitation speeds, and longer spin [...]

Using rinse and spin NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles. See page 6. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. To add an extra rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to Rinse, as illustrated. 2. Pull out the Cycle Con[...]

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* rrl agitator creates a[...]

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 1 cup (250 mL) 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[...]

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 Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills q with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occa- sionally wipe the outside of the I washer to keep it looking like ne[...]

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 snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non- washable trim and ornaments. l Empty pockets and[...]

Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall Knits 3 slacks 3 blouses 6 shirts 4 tops 4 dresses Permanent Press Mixed Load Towels 2 double or 3 double sheets 10 bath towels 1 kin[...]

Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE+ SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT l Work clothes l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 130°F (54°C) l Sturdy whites/colorfast l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy or above pastels soils, and stains l Diapers 0 Prevents graying or yellowing WARM l DarkInoncolorfast colors l Best[...]

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[...]

1 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 ammo- nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fire Hazard I 4 No was[...]

STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup or tomato products Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash. Lipstick Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with abs[...]

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 laundry problems __-~.-- PROBLEM CAUSE Brown, yellow l Chlorine staining stains *Iron in water heater or pipes;[...]

Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? b2J @a Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked o[...]

Requesting Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling an autho- rized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This informati[...]

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WHIRLPOOl Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by FROM DATE OF PURCHASE an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase ass[...]