Whirlpool LA7700XW User's Manual
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1. 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 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 e 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 instructions on packages of detergents 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 rus2. during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions 12 Whirlpool 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 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 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 s nationwide network of authorized SERVICE Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service com pany in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIAING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHOR ZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement pa
3. top and lid rust or From Date of Purchase workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase WARRANTY assembly if defective in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase The gearcase assembly is shown in the Service or Assistance section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail WARRANTY to contain water due to defective materials or From Date of Purchase 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 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 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
4. 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 remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer 11 EE ro e D ER D A 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 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 Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed Is 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 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 e The washer may seem to be draining
5. Temperature selector Load size Cycle selector control knob Speed selector Model and serial number plate under lid Sen Bleach dispenser Agitator Tub Basket MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown LARGE CAPACITY VARIABLE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER LA7700XW Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions Starting your washer ee 4 Recommended wash speeds 6 What happens in each cycle 6 Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin Drain and Spin sses Pre wash cycle Liquid bleach dispenser MAGIC CLEAN lint filter If You Need Service Or Assistance ooo eens 12 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty 16 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 e 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 glu
6. e e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e 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 Instructions on page 3 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 e 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 e 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 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
7. ils and certain stains that need extra pretreat ment Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 i SUPER WASH 4 NOTE Special care is needed when pre washing laundry See the Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Super Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 After the partial drain the washer automatically refills and goes into the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash Other Operating Instructions PERMANENT REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 OFF S ta I i PRE WASH 4 GENTLE SHORT orr PULL START PUSH STOP PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 OFF DEF EY PAE WASH 4 GENTLE SHORT OFF PULL START PUSH STOP NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 PRE WASH 4 OFF 10 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 so
8. iptions on pages 7 9 The following speed selections are recommended for better fabric care AGITATION SPIN SPEED USED FOR COMMENTS LOW LOW Delicate fabrics or bulky e Gentle cleaning for Knits that are easily light soils wrinkled e Minimizes wrinkling LOW HIGH Delicate fabrics e Gentle cleaning for light soils e Shortens drying times HIGH LOW Permanent press e Removes heavier soils synthetics e Minimizes wrinkling HIGH HIGH Sturdy cottons blends Removes heavier soils e Shortens drying times What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds 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 NOTE In some cycles you may hear the sound of water spraying on the spinning load to help with 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 Regular Heavy Cycle A cycle for fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL 10 o HEAVY 14 mn SUPER WASH 4 orr 7 NOTE When using high speed in the REGULAR Cycles agitation speed is reduced during the las
9. me heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise until indicator points 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 Pre wash cycle For best results use warm water for pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product 2 Push Cycle Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the number next to PRE WASH 4 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will start 5 When the cycle is over add detergent for the next selected wash cycle NOTE See the Laundry Guide for additional pre washing information MAGIC CLEAN lint filter Basket interior 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 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
10. re is the rinse selection NOTE Use warm wash water with the PERMANENT PRESS or GENTLE SHORT Cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water ALWAYS use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics AGITATE SPIN SPEED SELECTOR PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR ERA NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 ore bd l T T GENTLE SHORT OFF PULL START PUSH STOP 3 Select agitation and spin speeds e Turn the knob to point at the wash cycle speeds you want for your wash load The top speed is the agitation selection and the bottom speed is the spin selection See page 6 for tips on selecting speeds 4 Select cycle and wash time Start the washer e 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 Contro 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 e To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob Operating Instructions Continued Recommended wash speeds To select the best cycle for your wash load see the descr
11. rts 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 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 soived e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer 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 problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request covered by your warranty See back cover for more information i Gearcase assembly 13 Notes Notes WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials including
12. 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 COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3354638 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
13. t few minutes for better fabric care Regular Normal Cycle A cycle for moderately soiled fabrics REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 OFF da FILL to Selected Level WASH 4 Minutes Selected Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Selected Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE Selected Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Selected Speed Spray Rinse Operating Instructions Continued Permanent Press 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 nf COOL DOWN FILL to Selected Level WASH 6 2 Minutes Selected Speed WASH 4 Minutes Low Speed PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL COOL DOWN WASH Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Selected Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE Selected Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Selected Speed Spray Rinse oo Gentle Short Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits GENTLE SHORT PULL START PUSH STOP FILL to Selected Level WASH 6 Minutes Selected Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN NOTE When using high speed in the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes for better fabric care Selected Speed Pre Wash Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy so
14. t remover e ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer e DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation e 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 Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it EX SMALL LARGE WATER SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR WASH RINSE ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 1 Select a load size e Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e The knob can be set anywhere on or between EX SMALL a few small items and 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 or SMALL water level settings 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 e The top temperature is the wash selection and the bottom temperatu
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