Whirlpool 6LBR5132BQ2 manuale d’uso

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 ................................ 5 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 features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some Load size selector, (P. 5) Temperature Cycle control knob Liquid chlorine bleac[...]

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. l Sort and load clothes as described o[...]

Selecting a cycle and time The Cycle Control Knob shown below illustrates the different cycles of your washer. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels. Regular Cycle The Regular cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time. l Use the 1 a-minute NORMAL cycle to clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics t[...]

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. What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Contr[...]

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[...]

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 n 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 water level setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Clothes Press 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 3 pair jeans 1 dress 1 coverall 1 blouse Knits 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 slacks 2 2 blouses pillowcases 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dress[...]

Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATUREt 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[...]

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 soiled[...]

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. 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 stains are almost impossible to re[...]

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 19. 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 Se&ice u Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 17-l 8. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instruc- tions below. 1. If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting” section . . . Contact the deale[...]

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 mu[...]