Whirlpool 6LSR7244EQ0 Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool 6LSR7244EQ0 Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool 6LSR7244EQ0 Use & Care Manual

One and two speed automatic washers

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3951062B
One and Two Speed
Automatic Washers
A Note to You ..................2
Washer Safety ..................3
Parts and Features ..........4
Washer..............................5
and time..........................7
Cycle descriptions ..........8
lint filter ..........................9
washer sounds ..............9
Washer ............................11
Troubleshooting ............12
Requesting
Assistance
or Service ......................16

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3951062B One and Two Speed Automatic Washers A Note to You ...2 Washer Safety ...3 Parts and Features ...4 Operating Your Washer...5 Using your washer...5 Selecting a cycle and time...7 Cycle descriptions ...8 Rinse/drain and spin ...9 MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter ...9 Understanding normal washer sounds ...9 Understanding what...
  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    ASHER AFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    ARTS AND EATURES 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. Temperature selector (rotary or CLEAN TOUCH*) (p.
  • Page 5: Operating Your

    PERATING SING YOUR WASHER wWARNING Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
  • Page 6 OPERATING YOUR WASHER SING YOUR WASHER (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser. • any fabric softener on the clothes. • only liquid fabric soft- ener in this dispenser. • not have a liquid fabric softener dispenser, see Step 12.
  • Page 7: Selecting A Cycle And Time

    SING YOUR WASHER Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it to the wash cycle you want. See “Cycle descriptions.” • Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. ELECTING A CYCLE AND TIME This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads.
  • Page 8: Cycle Descriptions

    OPERATING YOUR WASHER YCLE DESCRIPTIONS Spin Rinse Regular Light Normal Super Wash Spin Rinse Hand Extra Spin Rinse Washables Cycles may vary with model Regular cycle The Regular cycle features high speed agitation. High spin speeds shorten drying time. Use 6 (Light) or 12 (Normal) minutes of wash time for cleaning sturdy cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately or heavily soiled.
  • Page 9: Rinse/Drain And Spin

    YCLE DESCRIPTIONS ( CONT Prewash cycle (on some models) The Prewash cycle features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. INSE DRAIN AND SPIN Rinse and Spin feature When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed.
  • Page 10: Understanding What Happens In Each Cycle

    OPERATING YOUR WASHER NDERSTANDING 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.
  • Page 11: Caring For Your

    ARING FOR LEANING YOUR WASHER Cleaning the exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem ... Cause ... • Washer leaks Fill hoses not tight. NOTE: After • Fill hose washers not properly seated. checking these, check household • plumbing. Drain hose clamp not properly installed or is off. • Drain is clogged.
  • Page 13 OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem... Cause... • Washer makes noise Gears engaging after drain and (cont.) before spin. • Upper part of agitator clicks during wash. • Won’t fill/rinse/agitate Power cord not plugged in. or wrong temperature • Cycle Control knob is not lined up. •...
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem... Cause... • Residue or lint Improper sorting. on load • Overloading. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Not enough detergent. • Detergent not dissolving. • Wash water colder than 21°C (70°F). • Tearing Overloading. Improper use of washer. •...
  • Page 15 OMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem... Cause... • Load is Overloading. tangled/twisted • Clothes wrapped around agitator. • Clogged dispensers Not diluting softener. or bleach leaking • Use of colour safe bleach in liquid bleach dispenser. • Improper use of liquid bleach. •...
  • Page 16: Or Service

    WHIRLPOOL* appliance. 3951062B © 1998 Whirlpool Corporation ERVICE Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service. NOTE: If the power supply cord of this washer is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord...

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