Whirlpool LA82OOXW User's Manual
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1. Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin s the lid closed e Is 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 Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal 10 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 drain 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 COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consul tants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations 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 lt _ nationwide network Whirl ol of authorized SERVICE Whirlpool service companies Wh2. Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranties 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 franchised 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 COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Gearcase assembly i covered by your warranty Part No 3353497 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
3. Use amp Care Guide Temperature selector Load size Cycle control selector Model and serial number plate under lid Agitator Tub Basket Manual clean lint filter inside agitator TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER LARGE CAPACITY LA8200XW Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions Starting your washer 4 5 What happens in each cycle 5 8 Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin 9 Drain and spin 9 Soak cycle us 9 Manual clean lint filter 10 If You Need Service Or Assistance 10 11 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty 12 1990 Whirlpool Corporation 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 e Copy model and serial numbers from plate under lid near hinge and the purchase date from the sales slip Keep this book the Laundry Guide and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number If 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 e Soak area with liqui
4. d 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 Instructions on page 3 important Satety instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer fol low basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the washer NEVER wash items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or flamma ble fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics contain ing 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 the lid to prevent accidental entrapment NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automati cally stop in a few seconds LO NGF tamper with controls 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 f hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydro
5. e failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e 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 infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty AWO03 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials including top and lid From Date of Purchase rust or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of WARRANTY gearcase assembly if defective in materials From Date of Purchase or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown below FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or WARRANTY fail to contain water due to defective materials From Date of Purchase or workmanship 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 Repairs when washer is used in other than norrnal single farnily household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home
6. gen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow 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 ne are responsible for mas nu spore that your wasiie 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 right kind of 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 e i WAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them e A15 unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer in a locked cabinet if possible e AYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry fabrics washed in following loads and aids especially warnings and cause skin irritation precautions e c0 rn ceRLOIrSID E ba on ere HR US can be eo Oval sour waste formed if chlorine bleach is used in is used only for jobs n
7. irlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 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 exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance 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 con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool hav
8. lected Level WASH 4 Minutes High Speed SOAK 4 Minutes No Agitation WASH 2 Minutes High Speed 4 Minutes No Agitation SOAK WASH 6 Minutes High Speed No Agitation DRAIN SPIN High Speed WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle Special care is needed when soaking laundry See the Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other Operating Instructions REGULAR sonas 10 HEAVY 14 y 10 NOHMAL PERMANENT PRESS ud JH j KNITS GENTILE PULL START PUSH STOP FF 10 NORMAL IR PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP SOAK 20 OFF 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 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 to any bar just before an OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 8 Soak Cycle For best results use warm water for Soaking stained laundry Hot water can set s
9. m water ALWAYS use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP 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 e Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature Atter filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of wash agitation time When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer 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 They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of Some cycles In some cycles water is
10. ormally ex the same wash as ammonia or acids pected of home automatic washers such as vinegar or rust remover is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly e 5 it machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it MEDIUM WATER SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR RINSE ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 1 Select a load size Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash The water level can be set for EX SMALL a few 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 EX SMALL water level setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results 2 Select water temperature e Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed e 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 KNITS GENTLE Cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in war
11. sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing 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 e me m gt G N LE zi i e Operating Instructions Continued Regular Heavy Cycle Acycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 ma i Regular Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled REGULAR 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 PERMANENT PRESS Knits Gentle Normal Cycle Acycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period e a uj gt z e z a S e Operating Instructions Continued Soak Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle SOAK 20 OFF FILL to Se
12. tains 1 Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product 2 Push Cycle Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise to point to the number in the SOAK Cycle 4 Pull the 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 care information m gt 62 z n zB x e 2 e e r a m J i n m L4 E o gt 2 zo c E zi e c Other Operating Instructions Continued Manual clean lint filter Agitator barrel Manual clean lint filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best filtering results To clean 1 Lift off the agitator barrel 2 Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable 3 Replace the agitator barrel and snap it into place 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 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
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