Whirlpool LA7780XS User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7780XS Contents PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Drain and Spin For a Soak Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEANE Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features MAGIC CLEAN LINT FILTER not shown LOAD CONTROL SIZE KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR SELECTOR If your washer has a Consumer DISPENSER AGITATOR Buy Guide label remove it It will seine ies be easier to remove before the PLATE washer is used To remove any under lid remaining glue LIQUID BLEACH Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing 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 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 the2. J f if your washer drains into a tub MAGIC CLEAN Basket remove any lint collected in the tub lint filter interlor or strainer o Fa TO i mi gt z Q Lo 2 Komi Z 6 Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth water faucets turned off this takes the as soon as they occur This will help pressure off the water inlet valve and keep your washer looking like new hoses Za REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should pins buckles etc from clothes before never be put on or in the washer washing Close metal zippers Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc 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 Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freezing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather aIHSVM ANOA AOI ONRIVI 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of R V Set the washer fora faucets Disconnect type antifreeze in DRAIN and SPIN and drain water the basket see page 12 Let it inlet hoses run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com a plete cycle with To use the washer again one cup of deter gent to clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses the antifreeze 2 Connect hoses to the washer
3. and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent in jury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases fo 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 e 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 e 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 e ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer e DO NOT machine wash glass fiber i materials Small particles can stick to fabrics
4. every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above orcall the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer 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 have 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 prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 17 x mn lt Oo z m m Oo ee 7 lt re sh 0 ad gt Vel a gt Z O m Notes Notes 4 WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials including top and From Date of Purchase lid rust or 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 gear case assembly if
5. purchase date from the sales slip e Keep this book your Laundry Guide and your sales slip ina handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date 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 e Read all instructions before using the washer e NEVER wash items cleaned washed 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 laun der and air dry fabrics containing these materials NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of chil dren 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 DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents ker osene in or near your washer DO NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances ive off vapors that can create a IRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e If hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater
6. washed in following loads and cause skin irritation e You are responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly SNOWLONRISNI ALIIVS INVIZOdINI SIUNIVII ONY Slave Operating instructions Starting Your Washer lt gt Be sure to measure and add detergent then place TP a sorted load in the washer before starting it LARGE N INFINITE WATER SAVING ENERGY SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Select 2 1 Select a LOAD SIZE WATER TEMPERATURES HOT Hot WARM WARM COLD WARM COLD WAR COLD COLD e Turn the knob to point at a setting e Select wash and rinse water tem that describes the size of load you peratures by pushing a button want to wash e This drawing shows a warm wash e Setthe knob anywhere on or be top temperature and cold rinse tween EX SMALL a few small items bottom temperature selection and EX LARGE a full load Recommended wash temperatures e To change the water level after the can be found in your Laundry Guide washer has started to fill turn the knob NOTE Use warm water with the to RESET then the desired water level UNE PERM TPRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles NOTE Use the EX LARGE water level For heavily soiled permanent press for best permanent press results or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water NOTE F
7. 3 Turn on the water faucets If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps L 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 e Is 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 is the Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed e ls 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 a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal If your washer fills and drains without running e Make sure that the Contro 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 e The washer may seem fo 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 Dial free from anywhere in the U S 4 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained con sultants The consultant can instr
8. additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 4 800 253 1304 from anywhere in the U S GEARCASE ASSEMBLY COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3347987 Rev B 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
9. cle If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH push in the cycle control knob turn to the cycle and time you want pull knob out to start NOTE THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow forthe reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle Other operating instructions orr 10 NORMAL LIGHT gt PERMANENT REGULAR PRESS FF PERMANENT REGULAR PRESS NORMAL 10 MEAVY 44 HEAVY 14 oF shies Ws x 8 NORMAL 6 LIGHT KNITS GENTLE SUPER WASH 4 ore x B NORMAL orr 6 LIGHT KNITS GENTLE SOaK 14 OFF SOAK 14 OFF For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin When using extra detergent for A drain and spin may help shorten heavily soiled clothes or washing drying times for some heavy fabrics special care items you may want an or special care items by removing extra rinse and spin excess water 4 Push Control Knob in 4 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to one of the dots 2 Turn clockwise to any bar just onthe dial as illustrated before an OFF area on the dial 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer as illustrated will fill to selected level agitate 2 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer minutes drain and spin will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 For a soak 4 Use recommended amount of ess 10 NORMAL LCR pre soak product
10. defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown below FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 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 Pick up 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 Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL 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
11. e High Speed REFILL Acycle designed for lightly soiled permanent COOL press and some synthetic DOWN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle ASOAK WASH 2 2 Minutes Minutes Alndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knifs KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle alndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak Acycle that gently period washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits NOTE Always use cold rinse water WASH for permanent press fabrics NOTE THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow forthe reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle REGULAA NORMAL 10 Brief periods of agifation and soak time help remove x 2 heavy soils and certain Minutes stains that need extra High pretreatment Use recom Speed mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Minutes Double the amount of High detergent recommended Speed when using the SUPER WASH Cycle WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle The washer will proceed to the REGULAR HEAVY Cy
12. n and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle __ A Acycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle NORMA HEAVY 14 Acycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle Acycle designed for mod erately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics 6 Minutes High Speed WASH 4 Minutes High Speed Minutes High Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed WASH 4 Minutes Low Speed PARTIAL DRAIN Pause TE REFILL COOL DOWN NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles water is 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 time Toe Pa Ss NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics NOTE 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 PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle PARTIAL DRAIN Minutes Paus
13. or 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 EX LARGE water level Reduce wash time when using EX SMALL or SMALL water level settings Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results PERMANENT PRESS x Der a 6 REGULAR Le SUPER CAPACITY NORMAL 10 2 SP ED 8 CYCLE MEAVY 14 MAGIC CLEAN FLTER GENTLE WASH SYSTEM KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSM STOP Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop when the indicator on the turn it clockwise knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time C Start the washer by pulling outthe D To stop the washer at any time Control Knob The washer will fill push in the Control Knob To to the selected water level with restart the washer pull out the the selected wash water temper Control Knob ature After filling the washer will agitate forthe selected number of minutes 5 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 agitatio
14. or detergent ee es 2 Push Control Knob in NORMAL 10 3 Turn clockwise until indicator mene 14 points to the number next to SOAK SUPER wasn a pee 4 Pull Control Knob out The washer A P ert will start EAA hee CENE 5 When the cycle is over add SOAK 14 OFF detergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle For best results use warm water for should always be followed by a soaking stained laundry Hot water wash cycle can set stains NOTE See the Laundry Guide for additional soaking information 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 your Laundry Guide MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter atthe bottom ofthe 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 atthe end of the wash cycle
15. uct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary 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 nationwide net work of autho rized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ol SERVICE Whirl APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DAYERS 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 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
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