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Whirlpool LLC7244BQ0 Use And Care Manual

Speed select automatic washers

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SPEED SELECT AUTONIATIC WASHERS

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SPEED SELECT AUTONIATIC WASHERS A Note To You Understandng Washer Safety bowing Your Washer% Features kg Your ia=- asher (Selecting speeds page 7) OtherFeatures Laundry Tips If You Need fiz-fE-or Warranty 1400-253-1301 Cdl us with qestions or comments.
  • Page 2: A Note Toyou

    Note ToYou Thank you for buying You have purchased a quality, world-class home appli; mce. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of irouble-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.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSrRUCTiONS To reduce the risk of fire, 4 blectrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer, 1 allow basic precautions, including the 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.
  • Page 4: Washer% Features

    Knowing Your Washer3 Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated it I this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTE: 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 bock.
  • Page 5 Operating In This Section Before starting your w8shsr Starting or stopping your washsr Sslscling a load size ..““...“... wash-rinse tsmperatura Selecting Salscting agitation-spin Operating your washer properly ensures maximum wa thing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, timlr, and temperature for your wash load.
  • Page 6 Selecting a load size Your washer has a knob or slide Load Size Selector. Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash. Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing.
  • Page 7 Selecting agitation-spin Your washer has either a knob, CLEAN TOUCH- or push button Speed Selector. Match the agitation and spin speeds to the type of fabric and soil being washed. The top speed is the agitation speed and the bottom speed is the spin speed.
  • Page 8 Selecting a cycle You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section. Pages 8-10: Use the information on these pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time. Page 11: Use this page to help you under- stand what happens during a wash cycle.
  • Page 9 Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and a short- ened spin to reduce wrinkling. Use 9 minutes of wash time to clean perma- nent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.
  • Page 10 Using rinse and spin NOTE: If your washer has the Extra Rinse option, see page 12. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
  • Page 11 What happens 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 will begin agitating immedi- ately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down.
  • Page 12: Otherfeatures

    Other Features In This Section Understanding your lint filter ......12 Using the extra rinse option .
  • Page 13 Using the fabric (on some models) Add detergent and load the basket. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross-bar in the pouring well.
  • Page 14: Laundry Tips

    Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash ..........14 Removing stains ...
  • Page 15 Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the h I LARGE CAPACITY WA iERS Permanent Press Heavy Work Clothes 1 double sheet 2 pair pants 1 tablecloth 3 shirts 1 dress 3 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 blouse 2 slacks Knits 3 shirts 2 slacks...
  • Page 16 Stain removal guide TO REMOVE STAlN These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh Alcoholic beverage stains with cold water. Wash. If stain .emains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash. Rinse immediately or soak in cold wa:er with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or Blood longer.
  • Page 17 STAIN TO REMOVE Iron or rust Colored or noncolorfast to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if ne :essary. White or colorfast hem. Some rust removers are not wa:;her safe. Follow package directions. Ketchup or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a tomato prewash soil and stain remover.
  • Page 18 Water usage guide erature Water tern RINSE WASH USE FOR Heavy soils 130°F (54°C) Work clothes or above Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers Light and moderate soil:’ COLD WARM 90”-110°F Dark or noncolorfast (32”-44°C) colors 9 Moderately soiled perm;~- nent press Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens...
  • Page 19 Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on pages 15-l 7 for more information.) Chlorine bleach Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one. (See page 13.) If your washer does not have a bleach dispenser: 1.
  • Page 20 Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care label!; with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General wasring instructions for some special washables are included in this section. Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time Blankets, electric and woolen according to the type of blanket being washed.
  • Page 21 Fiberglass Do not wash fiberglass materia s in your washer. Glass particles could materials stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means Knits that knits are more likely to be : ,tretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits).
  • Page 22 Solving laundering Most laundering problems are easily solved if you undtlrstand the cause. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. CAUSE PROBLEM Brown, yellow Chlorine staining...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: If You Need

    If You Need Ass8istance Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance Is your water turned on? RI!! - Is the power cord plugged in? •n!l - Have you blown a fuse or tripped thf~ circuit breaker? If you need more help, check the chc art below. PROBLEM Washer will not fill Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper...
  • Page 25 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. 3. If you need service* Whirlpool has a nationwide network of autho- rized WhirlpoolSM service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    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 exclusio damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.