Whirlpool LA7900XP User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7900XP Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR i RISE CONTROL not shown KNOB MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER 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 o shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a Em question have this information ready Mode Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthelidnearthe Number hinge i 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 DE e Pure hase Date Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety information u are personally responsible making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualifiedinstaller e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properl2. gt Y V m z 2 m gt e I Q Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be setto drain spin forheavily soiled loads which and spin out water need more detergent Extra de e Push Control Knob in tergent can require an extra rinse e Turn clockwise to the bar just before e Push Control Knob in OFF in any cycle See above e Turn clockwise to any eon the dial drawing See above drawing Pull Control Knob out e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain andspin e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water pull start for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product e Push Control Knob in regular eee ee 10 e Turn clockwise to point at a number heavy in the SOAK Cycle Sloss te e Pull Control Knob out to start washer super wash e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash 2 Cycle 4 m Important See additional care pre wash soak information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide To start soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the S
3. lt x gt 0 v m z o z m gt O lt m Rinses REFILL NOTE Always use cold rinse water COOL ig for permanent press fabrics DOWN P Minutes KNITS GENTLE Cycle KNIT GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits Wash nylon hose in a net laun knits dry bag gentle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal eei Double the amount of 2 detergent recommended super wash Aa when using the SUPER WASH Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle Selected Time Low Spe Minutes High Speed Minutes High Speed PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation SOAK 6 Minutes No Agitation REFILL The washer will proceed to to the Regular Heavy Cycle If Selected you want a different cycle Level to follow Super Wash push in the cycle control knob turn to the cycle and time you want pull knob outto start WASH SOAK WASH WASHER 2 6 4 STOPS Minutes Minutes Minutes Select High High Wash Speed Cycle Pre wash setting begins here see page 10 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle lt gt
4. cool dry place where children can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES 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 explo sive 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 aliow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 133 5 SIILITISISNOdSIa ANOA SIINIVIT ANV Sid Wd Starting your washer Before starting your washer 1 Measure ada detergent E 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer SMALL HAND WASHABLE load size selector Select a 1 LOAD SIZE ae Naeser load size selector To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR turn the knob to RESET Then turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of the load you wantto wash Setthe knob anywhere on or be tween HAND WASHABLE a few smai
5. registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever 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 appliance 15 lt Cc 2 m m O e m a lt m an gt A gt zZ m lt gt Whirlpool VA Home 4 Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 388533 Printed in U S A 1986 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Micr
6. OAK Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with 7wer water level settings Follow ctions on bottle for safe use Use up 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 orrun 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 O pa m Oo v m a gt 2 2 e 20 c O 0 z For information bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself 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 11 Caring for your washer 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 Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles efc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should ETT never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bo
7. l items and EX LARGE a full load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes WASH HOT WARM COLD LARGE ARE WARM COLO Con temperature selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES Select wash and rinse water tem peratures by pushing a button This drawing shows a warm wash top temperature and cold rinse bottom temperature selection Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Gu LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or tearing of load items Approximate fill with load CAUTION DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER EX LARGE 20 5 gals 77 6 L MEDIUM 13 9 52 6 L HAND WASHABLE 78 gals 2951 pull start push stop regular permanent SUPER CAPACITY ey 2 Speed 7 Cycle la Magic Clean Filter Permanent Press Cool Down Care 2 super wash 4 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B stop on a number inthe cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set wi
8. lts nuts A Y q d tools etc NEVER USE THE WASHER TO store wet or dry laundry soak for than 2 hours soak with chiorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS soak or store urine soaked can damage washer and dryer dials clothes consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 12 Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manutacturer of that product e Winterizing Because some water stays in the wc he freez ing can cause a lot of damage If you washer is stored or moved during the cold weo her YIHSVM ANOA AOI ONIRIVO 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nectand drain antifreeze in the see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze To use the washer again 1 Flush 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 result from little things you can find and fix y
9. ourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill 15 the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked e ls the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin 15 the lid closed e 15 the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during the per manent press cycle e Remember the washer will stop for about 2 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle If your washer fills and drains with out running Make sure that the Cycle Con Knob is pointing to a number in fi cycle Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isn t e The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number free from mtinental U S 800 253 1301 michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct youinhow to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance o
10. r if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has lt gt a nationwide Whirlpool network of fran chised TECH CARE Service Compa nies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 orlook in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE 5 REPAIR FECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WEIR UN ARE ANE Pu fa gt FRANCHISE TECH SERO E MEANS SERVI Bo MINER que EN OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING ANS E gt TET ARE pei SPRUE OMPRSSES Bored x Mai pai 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 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 infor mation is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance FSP is a
11. th restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes o gt J zZ 10 lt c gt m J 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 setto a number and pulled out the washe fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns ch wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Acycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled Selected Minutes Level High Speed pull start regular regular heavy super wash A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately selected regular soiled Time High Speed pull start Super wash A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse permanent Which helps keep wrinkles Selected press from setting into Permanent Level Press and some synthetic fabrics NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing DRAIN SPIN SPIN No High High Agitation Speed Speed 4 Spray 4 Spray Rinses Rinses lt gt Ret
12. y grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers 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 HER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak and Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER 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
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