Whirlpool LA7680XS User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7680XS Contents PARTS AND FEATURES For a Soak IMPORTANT SAFETY Liquid Bleach Dispenser INSTRUCTIONS Fabric Softener Dispenser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter Starting Your Washer 4 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER What Happens in Each Cycle Winterizing OTHER OPERATING IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR INSTRUCTIONS ASSISTANCE For a Rinse and Spin WASHER WARRANTY For a Drain and Spin 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN SIZE CONTROL TEMPERATURE LINT FILTER KNOB LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER Remeve 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 or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate under the lid near the hinge Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book your Laundry Guide and sales slip in the Laundry Information service Company Center Phone Number Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Model Number Important safety instructions to persons when using your washer2. follow basic precautions W WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury including the following Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer 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 launder and air dry fabrics con taining 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 automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off va pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION WARNING If hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or longer hydrogen 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
3. gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed repaired and parts re placed by a qualified person e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is properly maintained e 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 detergent and laun dry 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 ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers e is not run by children or anyo
4. water can set stains 4 Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product 2 Push Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise to point to the number in the SOAK Cycle 4 Pull 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 Important See additional care information in your Laundry Guide To start soak with agitation the Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 4 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 spoutto avoid spilling Load the washer first 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 e z m xn O d m x gt z O Z o peri a Cc e e zZ Nm 4 2 For more information on bleaching see your Laundry Guide Liquid fabric softener dispenser II 4 4 Dilute fabric softener with hot water i i Add enough hot water to fill the dis penser up to the opening 5 Start the washer Diluted fabric softener will be added
5. 4 structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 E SUPER WASH 4 N A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle PERMANENT PRESS A cycle designed for mod erately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items Minutes High Speed WASH 4 Minutes High Speed WASH PARTIAL 4 DRAIN Minutes Pause Low Speed gt REFILL COOL DOWN 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 Gentile 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 NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow tor the reversing ot the motor normal washe operation and the cool down portion ot the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle O Oo m 20 z 10 Z Mm pd el Cc O O z o PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle et PARTIAL 4 o PERMANENT DRAIN Fr PRESS Minutes Pause High Speed REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent COOL press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down DO
6. ER tearing of load items EX LARGE 21 7 gals 82 1L MEDIUM 16 4 gals 62 1 L EX SMALL 11 9 gals 45 0 L Approximate fill with load 10 NORMAL 6 UAT PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR NOAMAL 10 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start he washer 10 NORMAL _R LIGHT REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH a A Push in the Control Knob and turn B Stop on a number in the cycle it to the right It must be pushed in you want The numbers are min and turned only clockwise utes of wash time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D 10 stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer will push in the Control Knob To fill to the level you set with wash restart the washer pull out the water of the selected temper Control Knob ature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 0 m Ry gt zZ O Z 4 E O 0 z vw 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 clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 1
7. GHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow tor the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 10 WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle PARTIAL REFILL SNOILONAISNI ONILVdIdO Other operating instructions ore 10 ee LIGHT ha PERMANENT REGULAR IN PRESS NORMAL 10 Y N HEAVY 14 i SUPER WASH 4 ZA y orr 4 8 NORMAL 6 LIGHT KNITS GENTLE SOAK 14 OFF For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra detergent can require an extra rinse 4 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to any e on the dial See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin OFF 10 NORMALI LIGHT e PERMANENT REGULAR EN PRESS NORMAL 10 4 N A a OFF HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 y g NORMAL AS x KNITS GENTLE SOAK 14 OFF For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water 4 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise fo the bar just before the OFF area in any cycle See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 For a soak 1U NORMAL EGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 SOAK 14 OFF For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot
8. WN rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle 7 i A SOAK 2 Minutes gt E NORMAL A 6 LIGHT N ii a Indicates the machine is ei pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently perlod washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle Minutes Low OFF 8 NORMAL 6 LIGHT AR GENTLE a Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period SOAK 14 OFF Acycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits IMPORTANT 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 Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics SNOILONZISNI SDAL ELO SOAK Cycle OFF 8 NORMAL 6 LIGHT KNITS GE SOAK 14 OFF REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 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 Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROU
9. eeded in order to better respond to your request for assistance 7 lt 0 c z m m O m m a lt O m O gt Mm n vv i gt z O m Notes Notes WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company FSP replacement parts for any part of gear case assembly if defective in materials or From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN YEAR workmanship FSP replacement of oufer tub should it crack WARRANTY or fail to contain water due to defective From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use your 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 d
10. lorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can e soak or store urine soaked damage washer and dryer dials con clothes soles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 14 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 Shut off both water Puta quart of faucets Disconnect automotive type and drain water antifreeze in the inlet hoses basket To use the washer again 4 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 3 Setthe washer for a DRAIN and SPIN see page 12 Letit run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and walter Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze YIHSYM ANOA 404 ONIIVI If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five 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 D e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper vo
11. ltage e Are both water faucets open 16 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked e Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked you home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer fills and drains without running e 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 drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Cali Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants 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 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE panies TECH CARE are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone n
12. ne un able to operate it properly SNOILONALSNI ALIIVS INVIJO4JINI SIANIVIA ANY SILVA Operating instructions lt gt Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it vum 4 N SUPER CAPACITY rana I 1 ke am 2 SPEED 8 CYCLE MENTU WASH SYSTEM INFINITE WATER SAVING ENERGY SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Select 4 a Select a LOAD SIZE 2 WATER TEMPERATURES 4 dd 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 wantto wash e This drawing shows a warm wash e Set the 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 e To change the water level after the washer has started to fill turn the knob to RESET then the desired water level IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide NOTE Use the EX LARGE water soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre soak before soak washing in warm water level for best permanent press results LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely CAUTION in the water Too big a load or too DO NOT little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASH
13. o not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exctusion 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 gt g Whirlpool Part No 3349142 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Range
14. to the load during the deep rinse portion of the cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer during this time If you do the softener will mix with the remain ing soapy wash water This will cause stains Do not put detergent 4 Add detergent and load to the in the liquid fabric softener basket dispenser 2 Add liquid fabric softener to the 6 If dispenser needs cleaning flush dispenser using the amount recom with hot water NOTE Do not wash mended on the bottle clothes with dispenser removed 3 Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 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 13 Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to water faucets turned off this takes the wipe the outside and inside dry Leave pressure off the water inlet valve and the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe hoses up spills right away Spills can dull or E damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SP SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer mes Yo Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc ins NEVER USE THE ee TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with ch
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