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UseAndCare // f?!w ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC A Note To You Knowing Your Washer’s Features Operating Your Washer Laundry Tips If You Need ~~ssi$d~ce Or Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or corm merits. WASHER MODELS LBR2132B LBR4132B...
A Note ToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
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IMPOKANT SAFt To reduce the risk of fire, electrical when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using your washer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids.
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Knowing Your Washer’s Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all park and features before using your washer. Load size se’ector Agitator Cycle control temperature Consumer Center number 1-800-253-1301) Model and serial ..knob and selector Assistance...
......9 See page 10 for additional “Before you wash” information. your washer LBR4132B Wash water temperature Wash water temperature continued \ LBR2132B on next page...
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You may select different wash times by first selecting the water temperature and then turning to the new wash time. For example, if you have the LBR2132B model washer and you want 10 minutes of wash time with hot water: Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to 14 (hot wash water).
Selecting a cycle Use the following information to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time. When you select a wash cycle, your washer selects the wash water temperature. If you want a different temperature, see “Selecting a wash temperature” on page 6. LBR4132B This model has the following cycles.
LBR2132B This model has the following cycles. Heavy cycle The Heavy cycle features hot water for heavy soils and longer spins to shorten drying time. Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads.
What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills to the selected water level with the selected water temperature before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling;...
Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash ... Removing stains ... Water usego guide ... Using laundry aids ... Washing paciakare itams ... This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. Before you wash Preparing...
Loading suggestions For these suaaested full-sized loads. use the Larae load size settina. -. _..--- --=~--.-- .-.. -.---.----, LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes Permanent 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 1 dress 3 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 blouse 2 slacks...
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Stain removal guide STAlN TO REMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh beverage stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash. Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer.
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STAIN TO REMOVE Colored or nonoolorlast Iron or rust to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. White or colorfast hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions. Sponge immediately with Ketchup tomato soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent products to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak.
Water usage guide Water temperature RINSE USE FOR WASH COLD Heavy soils 13O"F(54%) Work clothes or above Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers COLD Light and moderate soils WARM 90"-110°F Dark or noncolorlast (32"-44°C) colors Moderately soiled perma- nent press Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits and delicate fabrics...
Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on pages 1 l-1 3 for more information.) Fire or Explosion Hazard Store flammable solvents or liquids away from your washer. Dry-cleaning solvents or fluids should not be put directly into your washer.
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Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. follow cam label dlrectlons when they are avallable. special washables are included in this section. Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time Blankets according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary.
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Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, Knits this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie.
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Solving laundering Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” section of this book. CAUSE PROBLEM Brown, yellow...
Caring for your washer Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe. If the washer interior needs cleaning (for example, after tinting or dyeing), put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer.
If You Need Assistance Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance Is your water turned on? RI!! - Is the power cord plugged in? •EI - Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? If you ne ,d more help, check the chart below. PROBLEM Are both hot and cold water faucets open? Washer will not flll...
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3. If you need service* . . . Whirlpool has a nationwide network of autho- rized Whirlpool@ service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To...
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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