Rinse And Spin; Drain And Spin; Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer - Whirlpool LSQ8512KT0 Use & Care Manual

Delicate cycle
TheDelicate cycle features low-speed agitation forgentle s oil
removal from delicate i tems andwashable knits. L ow spin
speeds minimize wrinkling. Use thiscycle forcleaning lightly to
moderately soiled loads.
ExtraDelicate cycle
(On some models)
This cycle features extra low-speed agitation forgentle s oil
removal from delicate i tems andwashable knits. L ow spin
speeds minimize wrinkling. Select 3or6minutes o fwash time,
depending onyourmodel, toclean lightly t omoderately soiled
loads.
Hand Washables
TheHand W ashables cycle features aseries o fbrief, l ow-speed
agitations and short s oaks t ogently c lean special-care items.
Low spin speeds m inimize wrinkling. Use thiscycle forcleaning
lightly soiled hand washables.
Garments arelabeled "Hand Wash" b ecause:
• The fiberorconstruction may besensitive toagitation.
• The fabric contains sensitive dyes thatmay bleed.
NOTE: Some "Hand Wash" items, particularly wool, n aturally
shrink w hen washed. Keep thisinmind when youpurchase items
labeled " Hand W ash."
Properly sortandthen use yourHand W ashables cycle forgentle
washing. If items appear tobefloating d ue totrapped a ir, s top
thewasher bypushing i ntheCycle Control knob. P ush items
down intothewater. Restart thewasher bypulling o uttheCycle
Control knob. F ollow care label directions fordrying. Items t hat
may shrink s hould bedried flat. W hen still w et,block these items
bygently s tretching tooriginal measurements.
When u sing extra detergent forheavily soiled clothes, orwashing
special-care items, youmay findanextra rinse and spinis
needed.
1. Push intheCycle Control knob and turnitclockwise toanyof
theRinse s ettings.
2. Pull o uttheCycle Control knob. T he washer fillstothe
selected l oad size, a gitates, drains, andspins.
NOTE: AnExtra Rinse o ption isavailable (onsome models). See
"Starting Your W asher."
Adrain and spinmay help shorten d rying t imes forsome heavy
fabrics o rspecial-care items byremoving excess water.
1. Push intheCycle Control knob and turnitclockwise toanyof
theSpin settings.
2. Pull o uttheCycle Control knob. T he washer drains, then
spins.
WASHER CARE
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 interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both
hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after
cleaning.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
softener use only.
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
_%_, _ _ _ __ 2_,_ __
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
• Unplug washer or disconnect power.
• Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see "Drain and Spin")
for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
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