caring for your washer. Whirlpool 8LSR5233EZ0
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Whirlpool 8LSR5233EZ0 is an easy-to-use automatic washer that can handle various laundry tasks, helping you manage your laundry efficiently. With its three load size options (small/quick wash, medium, and large), you can customize the wash cycle based on the size and type of your load. It features a variety of wash cycles, including heavy, normal, P. press/wrinkle resist, delicate, and quick wash, allowing you to select the most suitable cycle for different fabrics and soil levels. Additionally, the washer offers an extra rinse option for heavily soiled clothes or special-care items.
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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 q
I with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occa- sionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your like new. washer. They can damage the finish. Check all pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets.
Interior
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo- rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Winter storage or moving care
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.
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 page 9) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Non-use or vacation care
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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 the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer. l
Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
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Table of contents
- 1 front cover
- 2 a note to you
- 3 washer safety
- 4 parts and features
- 5 operating your washer
- 5 starting your washer
- 7 stopping/restarting your washer
- 7 selecting a cycle, time and temperature
- 9 using rinse and spin
- 9 using drain and spin
- 9 understanding normal washer sounds
- 10 understanding what happens in each cycle
- 10 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter
- 11 adding liquid chlorine bleach
- 11 adding liquid fabric softener
- 12 caring for your washer
- 13 laundry tips
- 17 removing stains
- 20 troubleshooting
- 22 if you need assistance or service
- 24 warranty