Whirlpool LC4900XK User's Manual
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1. z Q m a 7 a gt z z z c 2 zZ lt ce a gt wn I m a important Detergent information Detergents and soaps clear by loosening soil and by holding it in the water so it drains away If not enough detergent is used soil and lint can settle back on the items ir the load SOAP works best In soft wate 0 4 grains hardness In harder water both the wash and rinse water should be softened Use enough soap to make about 112 to Z inches 3 8to55 cm of suds DETERGENT works in hard or soft water Package directions are usually based on soft water and washers with normal size tubs Use more detergent 1 for hard water 2 for heavy greasy or oily soils 3 if the detergent is low phosphate 4 for cold water washes DETERGENT SUDS There are high normal and low sudsing pow dered detergents If the recom mended amount of detergent makes too much suds switch to a lower sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent Use the following chart as beginning suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your Laundry Guide for more infor mation pages 14 22 RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds 2 34 CUD 125 175 mL Normal Suds 1 cup 250 mL High Suds 1 414 CUDS 250 300 mL No phosphate Liquid Detergents 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains 34 1 Cup 175 250 mL 42. Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here Model LC4900XK Compact lt gt Whirlpool CONVERTIBLE WASHER Use amp Care Guide LINT FILTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR S hun LEVEL SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL a 7 KNOB When you need service or cal n a question have this information dy Complete Mode and Serial Numbers tom the plate under the lid near the nage Purchase date from sales slip or date stalled vo Copy ths information in these Pat gale soaces Keep this book in the Laundry ntormation Center with your Laundry m a a zuge sales slip and warranty a ae a Before using SAFETY FIRST Do not permit children to operate your Washer or play with the washer Please read this booklet to be sure your washer is installed and used CAUTION Store laundry deter gent and additives in a cool dry place where children can t reach them properly It will helo you get the best results and longest life your washer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer s installed by a qualified installer SPINNING SAFETY 5 properly installed and leveled on a If the lid is opened while the bas floor that can support the weight ket is spinning the basket will e Is connected to the right kind of outlet automatically stop in a few sec electric supply water supply and drain onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE e Is properly clecucally
3. in on the Cycle Control Knob To set the washer so it drains and spins water out of the load push In on the Control Knob turn the dial to the right clockwise so the indicator points at the spot just before OFF in any cycle Pull the Control Knob out The washer will drain spin out water and stop Cleaning the Lint Filter Water runs through the nt fiiter whenever he washer agitates Check it often to make sure Its clean and filter rg at its best To remove it for cleaning twist if clockwise and pul straight out Instruc tions for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter For a Soak or Pre Wash Some stains heavy soil or other laundry problems are best removed with a soak or a double wash You can work the Cycle Control Knob for these added cleaning operations SOAK e Adjust faucet or set WATER TEMPERA TURE Dial for the water temperature you want e Add detergent or pre soak product to washer basket Always dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot fading on colored items e Add load e Push Control Knob in and turn to the right clockwise to a two minute wash time setting e Pull the Control Knob out e The washer will fill and then begin to agitate e Allow the washer to agitate for about one minute Then push the Control Knob in to stop the washer e Let the load soak for the needed time Follow the recommendations on the pre soak product packa
4. the cord into a grounded outlet See Installation Instructions for proper outlet and complete information Disconnecting the Washer e Unplug the electric power supply cord and put it back in its storage area e Turn the water faucet off e Press the red Water Flow Button to empty water pressure from the hose e Move the locking collar down and pull down on the connector wo m pa 0 a m c z 2 0 z fas z nn m 0 gt g z 2 Cc zZz Oo m xa 44 i gt zZz z z Drain as much water as you can from the hoses through the faucet connector e Hang the hoses back onto their stor age rack as shown below As a Portable Two Faucet Connections If you have the two separate water inlet hoses and the drain hose your washer can be connected to both hot and cold water faucets Connecting the Washer e Connect not and cold water inlet hoses to hot and cold faucets e Secure drain hose to sink or standpipe e Plug power supply cord into a grounded outlet Disconnecting the Washer e Turn water faucets off e Unplug power supply cord and return it to its storage area e Disconnect and drain water supply hoses Hang them on the storage rack Permanent Installation This washer can be converted from portable to permanent Instructions for permanent installation come with the washer Two fill hoses one drain hose and four levelling legs needed
5. the indicator is point ing to anumber on the Cycle Control Dial IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS OR KNIT CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 112 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in these cycles IN A PERMANENT OR TWO FAUCET CONNECTION MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions 2 If you need service _ Whirlpool TECH CARE gt HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE If your WHIRLPOC areplhance ever needs service anyw ere i the United States nelp is just c enore call away to your nearest Whirlpoci franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlpool maintairs a nationwide network of franchisea TECH CARE ser vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after waranty service ana maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition You li find your nearest TECH CARE service company listed n your local telephone book Yel ow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE gt service assistance tele phone number When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawdii 800 253 1121 All other states 800 253 1301 If you move Jo make sure nat
6. 4 1 2 CUPS 300 350 rL 1 2 cups 350 mL 1 cup 250 mL 1 2 cups 350 mL 4 cups 425 mL Follow package recommendations 3 to 2 cups 60 to 180 mL depending on the brand and amount of soll Follow package recommendations These recommendations do not apply e In areas where phosphates are banned e In areas with laws limiting by weight or percentage the amount of detergent used in a wash load Water Levels and Load Sizes ye LOAD SIZE SELECTOR let you contra he amount of wter that fill the washer Tre water level can be set for extra smal oriarge oads with two levels i petween WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons Liters EX SMALL 7 3 27 7 8 8 33 3 Co 10 4 394 LARGE 19 4514 Approximate fil with oad To save water and energy match the water level to the load size Water may splash if you use EX SMALL with the NORMAL Cycle If this happens move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to a higher water ievel SUGGESTED LOADS FABRIC TYPE MIXED LOAD Permanent Press 1 cress or Knits 2 Pairs slacks 2 blouses For the best cleaning results the oad should move freely in the water Watch fer rorover An item like a sock i should sink im he middie and come up later on the outside e7 Vij ile E NEVER overload your com pact washer A water level too low for the load size can result in tearing A load too large for the washer size can cause some items sheets lightweight synthetic
7. TEMPERATURE e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT KNIT CYCLE ase for washable synthetic Knit fabrics Anen tne ashe begins to agitate If sig asingle faucet connection adjust tne fqucet tor cold water Cooung of me wasn water and low speed spin nep orever tthe setting of wrinkies PARTIAL DRAIN Pause The washer Pauses for etn about DOWN 415 Minutes DOWN GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items trat need a short wash and spin time Wash nyon nose or panty hese in a net aundry bag 9 lt O m m 0 v m W gt ie z If You Need Service or Help We Suggest You Follow These Three Steps 1 Before calling for service Problems are sornetimes caused ks utne things you car correct without tools Check th s ust petore you call for serce IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL e is tF power supply lt Xa plugged n e i a use blowr o circ u 7 breaker tipped es the Cycie Control Knob set and pulled out PORTABLE CONN CTION e isthe water or eis tre WATER TEMP Dial set on WARM COLD or COLD COLD Manual Select ons eis the water sur pry nose kinked B OMANENT OR TIVO FAUCET SN NEOTON Are botn water faucets open e Are the water supply hoses kinked IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN eis tne lid closed e is the power supply cord plugged in e s a fuse blown or circult breaker tripped IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that
8. ash cycle never for a pre wash rand zZz N m O z lt v Bo O z lt zZ mn m a N N O gt K v a m gt nn x washer to agitate before it drains and H he numbers in each cycle are Cycle Operation E E cinta tou van ike eur vOShe er as cee cles ar mien filis for he rinse You will want onger he Cyc Zorr Oa AVees Jesianed c man othe ny hce wth agitation times for heavily soiled loads Due ee eS ues EENS a ee pre set agtatior weer ns ceeds fou choose the wash and rirse PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE use for permanent press fabrics Wher the washer begins tc agitate f usirg a single faucet connection adiust tre faucet for coid water Cooing of tne wash water helps prevert the setting of WIiNnkies e SET WATER LEVEL SET OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT PARTIAL DRAIN Pause The wasner Pauses for about 1 2 Minutes NORMAL CYCLE Use for sturdy white and colorfast ccttons and for heavy work cicthes e SET WATER LEVEL e SET OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE o PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT SUPER WASH CYCLE Use as a double wash for neavily soiled loads Use enough detergent for twe washes SUPER WASH and NORMAL e SET WATER LEVEL o SET OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURES e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT 2 Minutes _ No Agitation 1 w
9. ater temperatures you want by adiust ing the water faucet Use tne TEMPERATURE SELECTOR If you have a permanent installatior or two water inlet hoses and a drair nose You set the amourt of water tnat fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR High Agitation Ad ust qucet for se y f us IgGs ngle fgqucet co re Rinses a AEA oe RE APACE ways use COLE INSE WATE tor FERMANENT PRESS fabrics Ag ust Sauce for COLD rse gt faucet Correction NOTE You may notice that same of tne SPIN cycies have SPRAY RINSES R nse water is sprayed on the spinning oad to help rinse and remove detergent residue if ycu turn toacycie and start the washer Duf change vour mind Cush on the Cycle Control Knob and turn to the ngnt clockwise to the setting you want Then puii out to start RINSE 2 Minutes High 9 lt O oO m 7 k 7 am Agitation gt 0 z Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot fading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills See Laundry Guide for more information The washer will go on with the NORMAL Cycle If you want slower agitation and spin speeds for your double wash use the manual PRE WASH page 9 o SET WATER LEVEL e SET OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT e SET WATER LEVEL o SET OR ADJUST WATER
10. can be pur chased from your Whirlpool Dealer Using your Washer HOT WARM LARGE Your washer is easy to use To make it even easier read the following steps before starting your first load Start your washer after you put in detergent any other laundry aids see page 3 and the load 1 Set the WATER LEVEL Selector Select the water level that matches the size of the load See page 7 for more information e You can change this setting at any time while the washer is filling IMPORTANT For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling make sure the load has enough water for items to move freely 2 Adjust the Water Temperature If your washer has the hose con nection for a single faucet set the water temperatures by adjusting the water at the faucet to the hot warm or cold position e Wash Water Temperature Set the WATER TEMP Dial to WARM COLD or COLD COLD Adjust the faucet so water is as hot as you want for the wash Rinse Water Temperature After the washer fills and begins agitating the load adjust the faucet to the rinse temperature you want cold is recommended e Be sure to use cold rinse water for the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle Or Set the WATER TEMP Selector if your washer has two inlet hoses and a drain hose or is permanently installed turn the WATER TEMP Dial to a wash rinse water temperature combination e Match the water temperatures to the type of fabrics and s
11. ge NEVER SOAK FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS e Pull the Control Knob out to let the washer finish agitating e After the washer drains and spins but before it refills for the rinse push the Control Knob in to stop the washer e Add detergent for the wash Always dissolve powdered detergent ina quart of warm water before adding to a wet load Or use undiluted liquid detergent e Turn the Control Knob to the right clockwise to the cycle and number of minutes you want e Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer e Chlorine bleach should be used only in a wash cycle never fora soak PRE WASH e Adjust faucet or set WATER TEMPERA TURE Dial for the water temperature you want e Add detergent to the washer basket e Add the load e Push Control Knob in and turn to the time needed for pre wash usually six to eight minutes v PRE WASH Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer The washer will fill and begin to agitate e After the washer agitates drains and spins but before it refills for the rinse push the Control Knob in to stop the washer e Add detergent for the second wash Always dissolve powdered deter gent in a quart of warm water before adding to a wet load Or use undi luted liquid detergent e Turn the Control Knob to the right clockwise to the cycle and number of minutes you want e Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer e Chiorine bieach should be used only in a w
12. groundeg ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS s used only for jobs normally COMPLETELY expected of home automatic washers Is properly maintained Is protected from the weather els a run by children or anyone Contents unable to operate it properly Before Using Your Washer 2 Remove the Consumer Buy Loading Your Washer 2 Guide label It will be easier to remove Understanding Your Washer 3 before the washer is used Using YourWasher 4 Youfay WOW WIRE wur the Important Detergent Information 6 basket with a damp cloth before using Water Levels and Load Sizes 7 to remove dust from storing or shipping For Rinsing Only 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the For Spinning Only aoe S 8 Laundry Guide for tips on deter Cleaning the LintFilter 8 gents other laundry aids and For a Soak or Pre Wash 9 instructions for washing special Cycle Operation rete eee 10 items PERMANENT PRESS Steevie IO See the Installation Instructions for NORMAL BASIO complete information SUPER WASH L 40 KNITS l nanda Ae GENTLE eee SPECIAL CAUTION If You Need Service or Help EERE 14 Flammable gases may build up in 1 Before Calling for Service 14 hot water pipes and heater This 2 If You Need Service 15 can happen when hot water 3 If You Have a Problem CORE hasn t been used for a while usu ally two weeks or more Loading To prevent injury or damage allow any gases to escape by running h
13. n fe a mm a lt 2 3743 a registered trademark Whirlpool Corporation for qua ity parts ook for this symbo of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlboo apprance FSP replacement parts wl fit ight and work sight because they are made to Ihe same exacting specifications used to bula every new Whirlpoc appliance of Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Whirlpool Ff Home Appliances Quality Our way of life Part No 382606 Rev A Printed in U S A
14. oils to be washed gt Whirlpool Convertible 2 Speed 5 Cycle wat Press COO DOWN Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics 3 Select a Cycle and Start the Washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the right clockwise e Stop when the pointer is on the num ber of minutes of washing you want in the cycle you want e Start the washer by pulling the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle is over the washer will stop To stop the washer at any time during a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull it out fo restart the washer e To change a setting push the Con trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn the Control Knob to the right clockwise to the setting you want Pull the knob out to start the washer e Pages 10 13 show what happens n each cycle CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE GUIDE Cycle Load Super Wash Heavily soiled clothes diapers Water Temperature Wash Time Wash Rinse Minutes Warm or Cold Hot Sturdy white and colorfast cottons Normal Sturdy non colorfast cottons Warm or Hot Co Cold or Warm Co Gentle Delicate whites Delicate colors Warm Co Warm Col Permanent Press Sturdy Permanent Press white and colored loads Delicate Permanent Press Washabie synthetic fiber knits Warm or Hot Co Warm Co Knit Knitted fabrics synthetic fibers See pages 10 13 for cycle information Warm Co
15. ot water from the faucet your nearest the washer for several W minutes Don t smoke near the asher faucet while it is open and turn off any open flame For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 4 Sort the Laundry into Loads e Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loacs e Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer 2 Measure Detergent Add to Washer Basket e See detergent information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide e Add dry bleach or water condi tioner not fabric softener if used Follow the package directions carefully 3 Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Add ing to the Washer Basket e See the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 4 Load the Washer e Spread the load evenly Dont put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning e Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only to the Deep Rinse Cycle e DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH Fabric softeners can com bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics Understanding your Washer This portable compact washer may be different from ones you have used before It roils back and for
16. s to bubble above the water surface They might then rub against the tub ring and be cut Or they may get caught between the basket and tub ring during spin causing tearing or heat damage melting UNMIXED LOAD shirts OR 2 pantsuits OR 3 4 dresses Medium Weight 1 pair pajamas 2 pillowcases 3 shirts 2 sets of underwear 1 king or queen size sheet OR 1 double sheet and 2 pillowcases OR 2 single sheets and 2 pillowcases 3 work shirts 2 work pants Heavyweight 8 bath towels OR 6 bath towels 3 hand towels and 6 washclothes OR 3 pairs of jeans S3ZIS GVO1 NOUVAWAOINI 1N39313Q For Rinsing Only Loads wit gt tapers jeans orneavily solec fern Hen reed extra detergent Extra Jeterge can require an extra rinse Your wast er can G set to rinse only Use the setting for ar extra rinse or for laundry that orly needs a rinse and Spir AANS There is an asterisk just after the numbers in each cyc e Push in on the Cycle Contr i Knot turn the diai to the right clockwise urh the indicator points to one of ose asterisks Pull the Control Knob ou The washer will fill agitate drain and spin For high agitator snd spin speeds use the asterisk r the NORMAL Cycle The KNIT and GENTLE Cycies nave low agitation ana spin speeds For Spinning Only There may be times when you want to drain out all the wash water and Start over To stop the washer at any tme just push
17. th on casters and hooks to a faucet You con trol the wash and rinse temperatures by controlling the temperature of water from the faucet It can also be used as a portable with two water Iniet hoses Then you control wash and rise water tempera tures with the WATER TEMP Dial Or it can be permanently installed with parts available at your dealer This Use and Care Guide suggests temperature settings load sizes and detergent amounts It shows what the washer does in each cycle and when to change the water temperatures for best washing resu ts As a Portable One Faucet Connection ne wasner rests on casters Tre casters will a ow the washer tc move kacr and forth but not from side te side This helps keep the washer from meving while itis running Using the washer on a leve fioor will help reduce vibration and move ment during spinning Connecting the Washer e Lift the hoses off the storage rack or the back of the washer e Attach the nose connector tc the faucet adapter by pulling down or the locking collar lifting up on the connec tor until it snaps into place Release the locking collar Water Flow Button Hose Connector e Slowly turn the water faucet on to full if your sink has a spray hose it should be disconnected or replaced with a high pressure nose Water pressure can break a standard spray nose e Pull the electric power supply cord from its storage area in the back of the washer e Plug
18. your appliance is correctly installed and to insure Its Continuec satisfactory operation please ielepnone your nearest TECH CARE service company for instalation or to get the name of a qual fied installer installation cost wiil of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your ir TAPE service representative giv faster service if you include the aoga arc serial number of your arel ance wher requesting service 2s cetan your sales sip and warranty wc ver fy veur warranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service represertative s specially trained in the exper repairing and servicing of your ARAB POOL appliances He car help ra Tanan the quality orginally built nts y our WHIRLPOOL appliance So why no take tne time now tc ook up is te acnore number and jot it dowr in the space provided on the cover 3 If you have a problem ai Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistarce telephone number see Step 2 d wite Mr Guy urner Vice President Whripool Corporation Admiristrative Center 200C US 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you Must Cali or write please provide yourrame address telephone number type of appliance branc model serial number date of purchase the dealers name anda complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better resoond to your request for assistance wo m pa 0 m O gt Zz 0
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