Whirlpool LA7000XS User's Manual
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1. 2 If you need assistance Call 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 nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Com panies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill tne 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 number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOQL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 124 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 18 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step2. pull out the water of the selected temper Control Knob ature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 WASH 6 REGULAR Minutes Minutes High Low NORMAL 10 Speed Speed HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 Acycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed REGULAR Minutes High Speed NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 e SUPER WASH 4 A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle r 10 NORMAL PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL A cycle designed for mod erately soiled permanent COOL press and some synthetic DOWN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics NOTE You may hearthe 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 Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in th
3. 2 andtalk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 amp 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 every new Whirlpool appliance 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 respond to your request for assistance a IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 9 x e WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear WARRANTY case assembly if defective in materials or From Date of Purchase workmanship LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack WARRANTY or fail to contain water due to defective From Date of Purchase materia
4. EXPLOSION oo o0 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 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 Colao Koco ilat eiS properly grounded e is properly maintained eis protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities ALWAYS unplug the power s
5. L EIL d REGULAR CYCLE EXTRA ASE mi CYAUT Oey sm Extra rinse option automatic For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL Cycles e Flip the Extra Rinse button to the ON position before the REGULAR Cycle starts The washer will automatically proceed into the extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in ma LJ s REGULAR 2 QN NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 F KNITS GENTLE Cini STAPY aeu OT For a rinse and spin manual You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra detergent can require an extra rinse 4 2 3 a REGULAR Cycle make sure the button is in the OFF position For an extra rinse in other cycles see For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin n rq N PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR ECAA CYCLE NORMAL 10 e HEAVY 14 SUPER wasn 4 1 ve ARCA KNITS GENTLE Oi ST oltcu eT Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise to any 0 on the dial See above drawing Pull Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water 1 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to 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 agitati
6. ROUGHOUT 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 0 m Led Z Z Q z CD EA c O e z SOAK qnd PRE WASH Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom IEEE edem mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle Should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of TORNA e detergent recommended uoce when using the SUPER WASH Cycle REGULAR SUPER WASH 4 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 SOAK WASH WASHER 8 4 i STOPS Minutes Minutes itati Select Wash Cycle Pre wash setting begins here see page 13 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle 9 E 2 z Z o z G A Cc G o zZ eo PARTIAL REFILL 11 Other operating instructions PERMANENT PRESS ETRA ANSE OP TION OFF 10 NORMA
7. e REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time NOTE The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse if selected See page 12 NOTE The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse if selected See page 12 WASH NOTE Always use cold rinse water Low for permanent press fabrics Speed 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 O m a Z Z Q z wn L O O wn PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle 10 NORMAL PEHMA dnd WASH PARTIAL 4 DRAIN Minutes Minutes Pause High Low Speed Speed REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic EN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle WASH 2 Minutes A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits 6 NORMAL LIGHT KNITS GENTLE A SOAK WASH 2 2 Minutes Low Minutes No Agitation Minutes A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY TH
8. e any fabric it touches Q cr m a O m i zZ z o E a c O e p 277 Liquid fabric softener dispenser Add detergent and load to the basket Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom mended on the bottle 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 in 14 the drain or strainer 4 Dilute fabric softener with hot water Add enough hot water to fill the dis penser up to the opening Start the washer Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the deep rinse portion of the cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer during fhis time If you do the softener will mix with the remain ing soapy wash water This will cause stains Do not put detergent in the liquid fabric softener dispenser Ift dispenser needs cleaning flush with hot water NOTE Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers NUS NEVER USE THE WASHER TO o store wet or dry laundry e soak
9. es to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets 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 IS the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage 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 s the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin Is the lid closed els 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 stops during a cycle 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 The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions continued on next page 17 S Nn x Mm a o gt E m e lt O Z m Jg o m 2 S O rm je gt wn Oo m
10. for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids e soak or store urine soaked clothes Di AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials con soles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 3 1a x O m 7 A Z Z Nn c O ie Z o O 2 zd zZ o pal O a c 7 5 e I rm n 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 4 Shut off both water Put a quart of Set the washer fora faucets Disconnect automotive type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the see page 12 Let it inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter To use the washer again 4 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hos
11. is 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 mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Model Number Important safety instructions 2 including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions 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
12. ls 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 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 lt gt i Whirlpool Part No 3349441 d 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Automatic Washers C othes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Range
13. mended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water 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 21 7 gal 824 L MEDIUM 16 8 gal 63 6 L EX SMALL 11 9 gal 45 0 L EXTRA BINSE OPTION oFF 10 NORMAL PERMANENT e E UGHT PRESS S RE REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 a SUPER WASH 4 ore PRE WASH 4 od SOAK 14 OFF o E 2 a z 0 z h Aa c G 5 zZ eo KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer CXTRA nwsE OPTION oFF 10 NORMAL o REGULAR fp NORMAL 10 e 4H HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 A Push in the Control Knob and tum 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 To 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
14. on and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 For a soak or pre wash Er ES REGULAR NORMAL 10 a HEAVY 14 6 P SUPER WASH 4 P PRE WASH 4 KNITS GENTLE SOAK 14 OFF Dini CTaDT Once ET For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product 2 Push Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle Use the 4 minute mark fora pre wash 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 or pre wash 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 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 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 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see your Laundry Guide will damag
15. upply 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 is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers e is not run by children or anyone un able to operate it properly 3 e gt rd Jg TI m 2 c x m e le z 2 Z 1 24 gt m z Z 44 Aa c Q O z eo Operating instructions Starting Your Washer a sorted load in the washer before starting it TP Be sure to measure and add detergent then place INFINITE WATER LEVEL Or Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL a few small items and EX LARGE a full load To change the water level after the washer has started to fill turn the knob to RESET then the desired water level NOTE Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results WARM COLO SUPER CAPACITY IMPERIAL 2 SPEED 9 CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN FILTER GENTLE WASH SYSTEM TEMPERATURE 4 Select 2 WATER TEMPERATURES HOT Ot WARM COLD WARM COLD COLD COLD peratures by pushing a button This drawing shows a warm wash top temperature and cold rinse bottom temperature selection Recom
16. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7000XS icrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator F Contents PARTS AND FEATURES For a Drain and Spin IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak or Pre Wash INSTRUCTIONS Liquid Bleach Dispenser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fabric Softener Dispenser Starting Your Washer 4 MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter What Happens in Each Cycle CARING FOR YOUR WASHER OTHER OPERATING Winterizing INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Extra Rinse Option ASSISTANCE For a Rinse and Spin WASHER WARRANTY 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAGIC CLEAN SIZE INFORMATION SELECTOR KNOB LINT FILTER ult o EXTRA RINSE not shown AE SWITCH es MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER 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 or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate under the lid near the hinge Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy th
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