Whirlpool LBR6133DQ0 Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool LBR6133DQ0 Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool LBR6133DQ0 Use And Care Manual

One speed automatic washers

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UseAndCare
A Note to You .........................
2
Washer Safety ........................
3
............... 4
Your Washer ......... 5
Starting your washer.. ......... 5
your washer ........................
6
and time ..............................
7
Using rinse and spin ........... 6
Using drain and spin ........... 6
Understanding
normal
washer sounds.. .................. 9
Understanding
what
happens in each cycle ........ 9
chlorine bleach.. ................ 10
fabric softener ................... 10
Tips.. .......................
12
Stains .................. 16
................... 19
or Service.. ............................
21
...............................
24
1-800-253-l 301
Call us with questions
or comments.
ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
PART NO. 3363567
9195
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    UseAndCare ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO. 3363567 A Note to You ... Washer Safety ..4 Parts and Features.. Operating Your Washer ... 5 Starting your washer..5 Stopping/restarting your washer ... Selecting a cycle and time ... Using rinse and spin ...
  • Page 2: A Note To You

    A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, 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 operate and maintain your washer properly and safely.
  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    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. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read all instructions before using your washer.
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    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: 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.
  • Page 5: Operating Your Washer

    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.
  • Page 6: Stopping/Restarting Your Washer

    4. Select a wash-rinse temperature the Water Temperature Selector. the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed. See page 15 for water temperature guidelines. Depending on your model, your washer’s Water Temperature Selector has either three or four settings (see illustrations).
  • Page 7: Selecting A Cycle And Time

    Selecting a cycle This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob. Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle.
  • Page 8: Using Rinse And Spin

    Soak Cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of agita- tion and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. See pages 16 to 18 for stain removal information. Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 9 Understanding normal Your new washer may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. Don’t be; most of them are normal. The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them. During washing When you select a small load size setting for...
  • Page 10: Magic Clean@ Lint Filter

    MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water passes over the filter, separating the lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle.
  • Page 11: Caring For Your Washer

    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 with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
  • Page 12: Laundry Tips

    Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques information. Preparing clothes 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. Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
  • Page 13 Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Clothes 1 double sheet 2 pair pants 1 tablecloth 3 shirts 1 dress 3 pair jeans 1 blouse 1 coverall 2 slacks...
  • Page 14 Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering follow care label directions when they are available. tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, (electric or woolen) time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary.
  • Page 15 Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE’ SUGGESTED FABRICS Work clothes 130°F (54°C) Sturdy whites/colorfast or above pastels Diapers Darkfnoncolorfast WARM 90-l 10°F Permanent press items (32-44”(Z) Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits/delicate Extra-sensitive COLD 70-90°F Noncolorfast (21-32”(Z) Hand washables The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures.
  • Page 16: Removing Stains

    Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh.
  • Page 17 TO REMOVE STAIN Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Deodorants 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.
  • Page 18 STAIN TO REMOVE Meat juice, 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 color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    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 21. Common laundrv Droblems PROBLEM CAUSE Brown, yellow Chlorine staining...
  • Page 20 Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? l!fPJ 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 or clogged? Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
  • Page 21: Requesting Assistance

    WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    C. Pickup and delivery. Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.

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