Whirlpool LC4500XT manual

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    Model and serial number plate (under lid1 Lid instructions Water level selector (LC4900XT) -v - Temperature selector Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator) CONVERTIBLECOMPACTTWOSPEED AUTOMATlCWASHERLC4900XT COMPACTTWOSPEED AUTOMATlCWASHERLC4500XT[...]

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    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions. 3 Washer Connections (Model LC4900XT) Portable one faucet connection 4 Portable two faucet connections 5 Permanent installation 5 Operating Instructions Starting your washer 6-7 What happens in each cycle 7-10 Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin 11 Drain and spin 11 Soak cycle 11 Pre-wash cycle 1[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions injury to persons when using your washer, fol- low basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before give off vapors that can create a using the washer. FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. l NEVER wash items cleaned, l If hot water has not been used washed, soaked in or spotted with recently (usually 2 w[...]

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    Washer Connections (Model LC49OOXT) Portable one faucet connection Use the hose connector provided with the washer for a one faucet connection. connector To connect washer: l Lift the hoses off the storage rack on the back of the washer. l Attach the hose connector to the faucet adapter by pulling down on the locking collar while lifting up on the [...]

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    Portable two faucet connections If you have two separate water inlet hoses and a drain hose, your washer can be connected to both hot and cold water faucets. Connecting the washer: l Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the hot and cold faucets. l Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe. l Plug the power cord into a 3-prong grounded[...]

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    Operating Instructions The drawings in lhis book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown. Starting your washer Read “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3 before starting your washer. Be sure to m[...]

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    model LC4900XT For model LC4900XT with one faucet connection: l Set Temperature knob to MANUAL SELECT area. This allows you to adjust the water temperatures at the faucet. l See pages 8-10 for details on chang- ing water temperatures at the faucet. 3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the ri[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily to moderately soiled. Permanent Press Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily to moderately soiled. to Selected Level For model LC49OOXT NOTE: Adjust faucet for rinse water temperature before fill for deep rinse if [...]

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    Gentle Knits Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits. FILL lo Selected Level 4 Minutes Low Speed 2 Minutes No Agitation 2 Minutes Low Speed Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period. For model LC49OOXT NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics. Adjust faucet for cold rinse be[...]

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    Soak or Pre-Wash Cycles (model LC4900XT) Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergenl or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle. Super Wash Cycle (model LC4900XT) Use for washing heavily soiled loads that req[...]

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    Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin 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. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate, drai[...]

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    washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next selected wash cycle. The PRE-WASH Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. NOTE: See the Laundry Guide for additional pre-washing information. Cleaning the lint filter Agitator y barrel , Clean the filter after every load for the best filtering results. NOTE: The load [...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any krnd. If your washer does not fill: 9 Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? . Are both water faucets [...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 4. If you need FSP- replacement parts:.. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality when- ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace- ment parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same e[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    Whirlpool”Automatic Washer Warranty s AWOO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (Including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools” service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY F[...]