Whirlpool LA8860xW User's Manual
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1. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation You are responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally expect ed of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 3 UY oO gt c gt m lt c pr zJ e c oO N Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it 1 Select a load size Tum the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash Set the knob on SMALL a few small items MEDIUM or LARGE a full load NOTE For best washing results items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the LARGE water level Reduce wash time when using the SMALL water level setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results 2 Select water temperature Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top temperature is the wash selection and the bottom temperature is the rinse selection NOTE Use warm wash water with the PERMANENT PRESS or SHORT cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak b2. guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into 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 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating lint from water The collected particles of lint are then continuously spun away from the filter and washed out of the system at the end of the wash cycle If your washer drains into a tub MAGIC CLEAN Basket remove any lint collected in the tub or lint filter Interior strainer 10 If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calllng for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage Are both water faucets open Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Are the water supply hoses kinked s the Cycle Control Knob set and pu
3. 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EX PLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and al low water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape DO NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open You are responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the correct 3 prong outlet electric supply water supply and drain is properly grounded is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities 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 follow instructions on packages of detergents and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials
4. MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown SS ee eae LARGE CAPACITY ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER LA8860XW Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions Starting your washer What happens in each cycle Other Operating instructions Rinse and spin 9 Drain and spin 9 os AAA 9 Liquid bleach dispenser 10 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 10 If You Need Service Or Assistance sess 11 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty coooccoconconcccacanonccnnnnnonononos 16 1992 Whirlpool Corporation lf your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the washer is used To remove any remaining glue Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or Soak area with liquid hand dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate under lid near hinge and the purchase date from t
5. No 3357457 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
6. e for sturdily constructed fabrics A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that that are heavily soiled are moderately soiled RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed Spray Rinse RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed Spray Rinse ca Permanent Press Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately Soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items SPIN High Speed SPIN High Speed Spray Rinse Permanent Press Light Cycle Acycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items oO 0 na zy gt lt ep nm a E c co Operating Instructions Continued Short Cycle Use this cycle for items that need a short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose in a net laundry bag Soak Cycle A cycle that uses a brief period of high speed agitation to loosen and remove heavy soils and stains Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The Soak cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle A Indicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period Special care is needed when soaking laundry See the Laundry Guide for soaking tips Other Operating Instructions When usin
7. e highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Gearcase assembly covered by your warranty See back cover for more information IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Notes Notes Notes WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty NE LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials including top and lid rust or From Date of Purchase workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown in the Service or Assistance section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail WARRANTY to contain water due to defective materials or From Date of Purchase workmanshi
8. efore washing in warm water ALWAYS use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics 3 Select cycle and wash time Start the washer Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water tempera ture The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling Agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the wash er fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash agitation time oO Me rn J gt 2 o o I c oO oO e Operating Instructions Continued Regular Heavy Cycle Regular Normal Cycle A cycl
9. g 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 2 minutes drain and spin Drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the bar just before an orange OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin Soak cycle For best results use warm water for soaking stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of pre soak product or detergent 2 Push Cycle Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the number next to SOAK 4 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will start 5 When the cycle is over add detergent for the next selected wash cycle The Soak cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle NOTE See the Laundry Guide for additional soaking information D m I gt 2 ep c Mer J c oO Oo Nn e e mu m mel e mo m I gt co me Cc ce e c Other Operating Instructions Continued Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not
10. he sales slip Keep this book the Laundry Guide and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serlal Number Purchase Dete Service Company Phone Number Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or Injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the washer NEVER wash items cleaned wash ed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or flammable fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove tho lid to prevent accidental entrapment e DO NOT reach into the washer basket while it is filling with water while agitator is moving or while basket is spinning If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls e NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents kerosene in or near your washer DO NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e li hot water has not been used recently usually
11. lled out if your washer does not spin s the lid closed s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle The washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal If your washer fills and drains without running Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle Make sure the draln hose is higher than the water level in the washer If It isn t The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consult ants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized SERVICE Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product war
12. p WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 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 CONSEQUENTIAL 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S LIMITED TEN YEAR Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part
13. ranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under cH APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 hiapis 900 0009 11 oO pr I m J o 0 m JJ gt ep zZ ce D E mi i e m lt e c mm m oO co m me oo m e J gt N 2 Nn hetr gt gt m 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 replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appli ance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at th
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