Whirlpool LA98OOXP User's Manual
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1. EE use amp care guide lt gt Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA9800XP Solid State Mark Il Series Electronic Touch Control wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freeze Parts and features MAGIC CLEAN ON OFF LOAD LEVER LAUNDRY LINT FILTER SIZE INFORMATION SOLID STATE not shown SELECTOR CENTER LECTO ELECTRONIC TOUCH CONTROL LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer is used You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping See the Laundry Guide for tips on detergents other laundry aids and in structions for washing spe cial items Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number There is no warranty reg2. IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Remember the washer will stop for about 2 minutes after the partial O gt x zZ lt gt on m 7 lt le 2 m m un rmn lt Oo m O a gt 2 s gt z o m drain during the cool down period in this cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS is the power supply cord HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN plugged in THE WASHER IF IT ISN T The washer may seemto be draining during wash and rinse Cycles Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions Are both water faucets open 17 2 If you need assistance Cali Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 andtalk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has lt _ a nationwide net Whirlp ol 7 work of franchised TECH CARE Serv JECH CARE ice Companies FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your are
3. Electronic Cycle Selector tabric wash options Be Select a 3 FABRIC selector A Other selections If you want a cycle other than REG HEAVY touch a different FABRIC selector within 8 seconds after turning on POWER SWITCH fabric C if an Indicator Light does not glow after a Selector is touched The Selector was not touched on the lower half Only touch Selec fors in lower area beneath light The Selector was not teuched before the 8 second selection time ran out The option you chose can t be combined with the FABRIC selec tion See pages 6 and 7 rinse oplions BEES oo fab 224 elec wash rinse ophans B For more time Touch HOLD if you want more time to decide on another selection HOLD will stop the washer while you make another selection Then push RUN D Changing a Selection Before the washer starts touch another selector This cancels the selection you don t want If the washer has started move the POWER SWITCH to OFF Then start back at Step 1 on page 4 dIHSYM ANOA ONILAVIS Select WASH and 4 RINSE OPTIONS f The Electronic Controls are pre set for a warm wash and cold rinse in every FABRIC selection Restarting 5 your washer Your washer will remember its Cycle if you touch HOLD It will not remember if there is a power interruption such as a blown fuse If memory is lost at beginning of wash cycie 1 Mo
4. softener will be added to the remaining soapy wash water This can cause stains 5 Clean dispenser after each use with warm water Do not use detergent it could cause dispenser to clog For more information on fabric softener see page 12 in your Laundry Guide MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleansitself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer 14 Caring for your washer N oi WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth water faucets turned off This takes to wipe the outside and inside dry the pressure off the water inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket is dry and hoses Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should Em never be put on orin the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc Der Ir m Oo CU m 20 gt 2 2 4 c O O Z 77 gt a z ie 7 lt gt a lt m lt s T e uS ot NEVER USE THE WASHER store wet or dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS soak or store uri
5. QUART OF WARM WATER BEFORE ADDING OR USE LIQUID DETERGENT TURN POWER ON TOUCH FABRIC AND OPTIONS After the PARTIAL DRAIN the PARTIAL washer refills and washes ac DRAIN cording to the FABRIC Selection ie and OPTIONS touched Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash gt gt D m Z 71 z gt 5 to I Oo zZ Wash time options If you touch a FABRIC selection without touching a time option the washer will agitate for the time pre set in the FABRIC selection REG HEAVY 14 minutes PERM T PRESS 12 minutes KNITS GENTLE 8 minutes When you touch SHORT WASH the pre set agitation fime of each FABRIC selector is shortened to REG HEAVY 10 mins PERM TPRESS 8 mins KNITS GENTLE 6 mins When you touch EXTRA SHORT the pre set agitation time of each FABRIC selection is shortened to REG HEAVY 5 mins PERM TPRESS 5 mins KNITS GENTLE 4 mins 12 Wash temperature options If you touch a FABRIC selection without touching a temperature option the washer will fill with warm wash water It will refill with cold rinse water You can change the wash water temperature by selecting one of these options Touch HOT WASH if you want hot wash imet water for REG HEAVY or PERM T PRESS selections You
6. RAIN SPIN ONLY OFF SPIN cancels all other selec 2 WERTE tions The ON washer starts draining and 3 TOUCH spinning right SPIN ONLY away WITHIN 8 SECONDS gt x gt v v m 2 o z gt oO gt o v 0 z I x I gt v m z 22 z gt O x 2 2 e m zZ Other operating instructions Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow directions on bottle for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1 Add detergent and load to the basket 2 Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the bottle Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 3 IMPORTANT Add enough hot water to fill the dispenser to the FULL mark 4 Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load when the washer stops spinning after the wash cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer during fhis spin If you do the fabric
7. TLE be accepted The Indicator lights will show which selections are accepted C One indicator light glows but another goes off Your second selection cancelled the first For example if you teuched REG HEAVY and decide you want PERM T PRESS just touch the lower area of PERM T PRESS The REG HEAVY Selection is cancelled and its indi cator light goes off Pages 8 through 13 of this book explain what happens in each se lection See details on which selec reg tions can and can t be used heavy together s gt A 2 lt c za gt lt m 7 c e Z n m O Z eo m 7 What happens in each FABRIC selection Each FABRIC Selection has pre set agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics All FABRIC Selections are pre set to use warm wash water and cold rinse water These temperatures can be changed by touching a WASH OPTION or RINSE OPTION Selector REGULAR HEAVY Selection A selection for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled 1 SETLOAD SIZE 2 TURN POWER ON 3 IN 8 SECONDS WASHER WILL AU reg TOMATICALLY h CHOOSE COR RECT WASHING CONDITIONS PERMANENT PRESS Selection A special selection with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into permanent press and some synthetic fabrics 4 SET LOAD SIZE FILL Warm or Option 2 TURN POWER ON 3
8. TOUCH PERM T PRESS WITHIN 8 PSERONDS NM perm t SECONDS press KNITS GENTLE Selection A selection that gently washes and TOUCH spins delicate items and washable KNITS knits GENTLE 4 SET LOAD SIZE 2 TURN POWER ON 3 TOUCH KNITS GENTLE 8 SECONDS WITHIN 8 SECONDS Each of these options will be discussed on later pages NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin part of the selection In some selections cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing RINSE HIGH FILL SPEED Cold SPIN or Warm 4 Spray Option Rinses HIGH SPEED SPIN 4 Spray Rinses OPTIONS HOT or COLD WASH SHORT WASH 10 mins wash agitation EXTRA SHORT 5 mins wash agitation WARM RINSE 2nd RINSE SUPER WASH can be used as a pre wash I 2 I gt vu 0 m z z gt O gt ow e ce m m a Oo 2 Cold Wash Option DRAIN LOW No SPEED Agitation SPIN 4 Spray Rinses OPTIONS REFILL HOT or COLD WASH COLD COOL SHORT WASH 8 mins wash agitation High DOWN EXTRA SHORT 5 mins wash agitation Speed 2nd RINSE SUPER WASH can be used as a pre wash DRAIN LOW RINSE No SPEED FILL Agitation SPIN Cold or 4 Spray Option Rinses OPTIONS COLD WASH only SHORT WASH 6 mins wash agitation EXTRA SHORT 5 mins wash agitation 2nd RINSE SUPER WASH can be used as a pre wash What happe
9. VER put flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and foilow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions POISON GAS can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Smali particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ANOA SIANLVI
10. a call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPA XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 Maple OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp RONERS SERVICING 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 396 9944 18 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpoo Corporation for quality parts Look for this Fse symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part amp for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work nght because they ore made to the same exacting spe
11. can not select HOT WASH with KNITS GENTLE SOAK CYCLE or SUPER WASH This is to pro tect knits from shrink age or stretching and stains from being heat set in fabrics hot wash Touch COLD WASH if you want cold wash water for any FABRIC selec tion SOAK CYCLE SUPER WASH or RINSE SPIN IMPORTANT For energy saving and most wrinkle free results use a cold rinse for all fabrics What happens for each RINSE option FABRIC selections are pre set for cold rinse water To get warm rinse water in REG HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE 1 Move switch to POWER ON 2 Select LOAD SIZE 3 Touch FABRIC Selector 4 Touch WARM RINSE To protect permanent press fabrics PERM T PRESS Selector will not accept WARM RINSE Extra rinse for towels jeans or heavily soiled items that need extra detergent The rinse temperature and spin speed will be the same asthe first rinse FINAL 2nd RINSE AGITATE SPIN FILL 2 Minutes For loads needing rinse and spin only Also useful for finish ing a cycle that s been canceled by a power interruption or by turning power off Fill RINSE Warm or 4 Minutes Cold Low Option Agitation RINSE SPIN and SPIN ONLY Options are pre set for high speed spin For a low speed spin touch KNITS GENTLE before you select RINSE SPIN or SPIN ONLY A drain and spin for loads that you want canceled Also useful for loads canceled by a power interruption SWITCH POWER TO D
12. cifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE o Notes lt gt Whirlpool Home a Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 385045 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Ponce el EA ee dert epe em dass DR XU omatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
13. d Starting your washer SUPER CAPACITY Before starting your washer 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer The automatic washer has Solid State Electronic Controls Read instruc tions carefully before setting any Cycles Select a 1 LOAD SIZE load size selector A To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR move the tab to RESET Then move the tab to a setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash Setthe tab on or between HAND WASHABLE a few small items and EXTRA LARGE a full load See the Laundry Guide for details on load sizes VER TE qe AE Ya AU ES dir For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load ortoo little water can cause wear or tearing of load items Approximate T fill with load EXTRA LARGE 20 5 gals 77 6L MEDIUM 13 9 gals 52 6L HAND WASHABLE 7 8 gals 29 5L Mage lean Filter Move POWER 2 SWITCH TO ON fabric e The Indicator Light will come on You will have 8 seconds to touch a different FABRIC selector f you do not touch a different FABRIC selector the washer will automatically start in the REG HEAVY cycle 1 LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER TINI REESE VENIR UE CR E ANA ET LR TOUCH RUN TO RESTART WASHER TOUCH HOLD TO STOP WASHER
14. istration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Serial Number Purchase Date Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e isinstalled by a qualifiedinstaller e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain is properly grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH FABRIC SELECTION WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH WASH OPTION Wash Time and Temperature Options WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH RINSE OPTION OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Liquid Bleach Dispenser Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter 14 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15 Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NE
15. ne soaked can damage washer and dryer dials clothes consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product 16 Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Touch the SPIN faucets Discon automobile type ONLY option see nect and drain antifreezeinthe page 13 Let the waterinlet hoses basket washer run for about 30 seconds to mix the anti freeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again ONE CUP O deer gent to clean out 1 Flush ush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re Are fuses blown or circuit breaker sult from little things you can find tripped and fix yourself without tools of any Are the watersupply hoses kind kinked IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN Is the lid closed s the power supply cord plugged in CD Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
16. ns for each WASH option Use WASH Options to change the automatic settings in FABRIC selections WASH Options allow you to select different water temperatures cycle lengths and special wash cycles SOAK Option Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreat ment Use recommended amount of detergent 4 SET LOAD SIZE 2 TURN POWER ON 3 TOUCH OPTION WITHIN 8 SECONDS 8 SECONDS SUPER WASH as pre wash Use for pre washing heavily soiled or stained loads that you want to check before making a FABRIC Selection Use recommended amount of detergent for a single wash 4 SET LOAD SIZE 2 TURN POWER 3 TOUCH SUPER WASH WITHIN 8 SECONDS 8 SECONDS SUPER WASH as a double wash Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the recommended amount of SE OS detergent when using this option SELECTOR Wanted i 4 SETLOAD SIZE L J 2 TURN POWER ON a 3 TOUCH SUPER WASH WITHIN 8 8 SECONDS 8 SECONDS SECONDS 10 e DISSOLVE DRY DETERGENT IN WASHER QUART OF WARM WATER BEFORE i STOPS ADDING OR USE LIQUID DETERGENT e TURN POWER ON e TOUCH FABRIC AND OPTIONS NOTES SOAK CYCLE automatically fills with warm water unless you touch COLD WASH SOAK CYCLE cannot be used with any other WASH Option or FABRIC Selection DISSOLVE DRY DETERGENT IN STOPS
17. ve switch to POWER ON 2 Touch FABRIC selector and options 3 The washer will finish filling if needed and wash according to the new selections SUPFR CAPACITY Mage Clean Filter wash options HEEE B Change wash and rinse tem peratures by touching WASH OPTION selectors You must touch an OPTION within 8 seconds after touching a FABRIC selection See page 10 for more tips on adding OPTIONS to FABRIC selections If memory is lost at end of wash cycle 1 Move switch to POWER ON 2 Touch SPIN ONLY to drain and spin 3 After the washer stops again move switch to POWER ON 4 Touch RINSE SPIN to fill rinse drain and spin the load If memory is lost at beginning of rinse cycle 1 Move switch to POWER ON 2 Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling or to finish the rinsing cycle Electronic Cycle Selector fabric wash oplions rinse oplions select fabric seilec wash rinse options Using selections together A The Electronic Controls are B The indicator light glows and preset to help you choose stays glowing selections for the best washing When this happens your sel ction To protect some fabrics your has been accepted The washer will washer will not accept certain use the FABRIC selection and selections OPTIONS you selected NIS NIZ Rm um NR SAIN ZIN LUN For example the HOT WASH if you touch option will not KNITS GEN
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