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Whirlpool LA7000XM User's Manual

1. THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 12 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure thatthe Cycle Control Knob is pointing to anumber 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 during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions 13 gt 7 pa m 70 O gt a m o lt O c Z m m g n m a lt O m O 7 gt T pa Z gt z O m Z If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial tree from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you inhow to obtain satisfactory op eration 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 net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians 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 assistance tele phone number see Step 2
2. basket will automatically stop in a few seconds olof o2 Kolilo meralilel amre operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them ina locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions POISON GAS 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 Small 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 flam mable 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 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 itis open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 oe gt A j Nn gt O a m gt Cc 79 m Nn lt O Cc 7J A m wm ps O m QN e Sii gt 7 m lt Starting your washer lt gt Before starting your washer waler saving load size selector Select a LOAD SIZE 1z selector To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR turn the knob fo
3. caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility ot the manufacturer of that product e e Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot oft damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather regular 1 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washer fora faucets Discon aufomobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 8 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water Run fhe 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 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL eis the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open e Are fuses blown or circuit boreaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked e Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e isthe tid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in els a fuse blown orcircuilt breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
4. RESET Then turn the knob to point ata setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash Set the knob anywhere on or be tween HAND WASHABLE a few small items and EX LARGE a full load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer warm cold EEEE warm cold cold coid rnea energy saving temperature selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES wash holt warm cold HE IN warm ve ices energy saving temperature selector en Select wash and rinse water tem peratures by pushing a button e This drawing shows a warm wash top temperature and cold rinse bottom temperature selection Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide and printed under the washer lid LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS Use less than a full tub of water when you have less than a full load to wash For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely inthe water foo big a load or too little water can tear items EX LARGE 20 5 gals 77 6L MEDIUM 13 9 gals 52 6 L HAND WASHABLE 7 8 gals 29 5 L Approximate fill with load Off super wash 6 2 permanent regular 8 Regal t press heavy 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE Magic Clean Filter Super Capacily Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care pull slart push siop Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer regular h
5. aking sure that your washer e is installed by a qualified installer is properly installed and leveled ona floor that can support the weighft e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain eis properly grounded e is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e i s NOt run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILTIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fora Rinse and Spin Fora Drain and Spin Fora Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Bieach Dispenser Magic Clean Filter Suds Miser System Model LA7005XM only CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1983 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 orair dry fabrics treated with flammabte 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
6. d keep speed wrinkies from setting into permanent press fabrics Low agitation and spin WASH speeds and shorter wash be Selected time gently wash delicate selected Time items and washable Level Low synthetic knits Speed Periods of agitation and soaking time clean stained yellowed gray or Selected Minutes heavily soiled laundry Level Low with no rinsing Use recom speed mended amountof detergent clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends 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 RINSE HIGH 2 SPEED Minutes SPIN High 4 Spray gt lt gt V U m Z an Z Rinses Speed Rinses gt O L Q O rT m DRAIN LOW RINSE LOW No SPEED 2 SPEED Agitation SPIN Minutes SPIN 4 Spray High Rinses Speed PARTIAL DRAIN Pause about 1 2 Minutes REFILL COOL DOWN WASH 2 Minutes High speed NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics RINSE DRAIN LOW 2 No SPEED Minutes Agitation SPIN Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SOAK 8 Minutes WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle WASH SOAK WASH DRAIN 2 8 2 No Minutes Minutes Minutes Agitation No Low Agitation speed No Agitation a Pre wash setting begins here see page 8 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laund
7. dditional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start the soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycie SOAK PARTIAL REFILL 2 DRAIN to Minutes No Selected The washer will proceed to the Regular Heavy Cycle If you wanta 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 Agitation Level Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Follow directions onthe bottle forthe amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Use a cup witha pouring spout to avoid spilling 4 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 tabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part ofthe cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 m gt p a gt V 0 rr on Z m gt O jn a Q O r mi e O 4 m 7 O m AJ gt Z 2 e p 7 C O Z N 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
8. drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer For Model LA7O05XM The SUDS MISER System Your washer has the SUDS MISER System It has two drain hoses One hose moves a portion of used wash water into a storage tub and moves if back into the washer for use during the next wash The other hose carries water to another tub with an open drain or to a standpipe drain If you do not want to re use wash water for a load leave the stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away STORAGE STORAGE DRAIN TUB STANDPIPE TUB TUB The SUDS MISER System stores a portion of the wash water if you have a storage tub big enough to hold 25 gallons 95 liters of water you can have a qualified installer convert your washer to save more of the water To save wash water Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub The SUDS MISER System does not save rinse water from any cycle nor does it save wash water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle To re use wash water 4 Add about the recom 4 Set Cycle Control Knob on mended amount of detergent SUDS see illustration 5 Put in the clothes 2 Pull the Control Knob out The 6 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob washer will pump most of the to start the washer water from the storage tub 7 Drain the storage tub Water back into the washer basket still in the tub will have any soil Do not add clothes at this that has settled out The hose time The washer will fini
9. eavy Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are pushed in and turned only minutes of wash time The clockwise drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY 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 with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the To set the controls fora rinse and washer will agitate for the spin a drain and spin or a soak selected number of minutes Or pre wash see page 8 wm gt 7J Z lt 0 Cc 7 gt wn pa m 7J 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 issetto anumber and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing stort After agitation starts the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove Selected heavy soils and spin Selected Time feel wafer from heavy or Level High Sturdy cofton fabrics Speed PERMANENT PRESS Cycle High speed agitation low speed spin and cool Selected ing of the wasn water be selected lime fore the spin help ciean Level High clothing an
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12. ry Guide for proper use of this cycle SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily FILL WASH soiled or stained load that aaier needs extra agitation Use Selected Minutes heavy twice the recommended Level High gentie For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de fergent can require an extra rinse e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise fo anyeon the dial see above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level with cold water agitate 2 minutes drain and spin amount of detergent when using Super Wash Speed permanent regular press For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain and spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results soak or pre wash heavily soiled or stained laundry e Use enough detergent or pre soak product fora single load e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point ata number in the SOAK Cycle use the 12 minute mark ford pre wash e Pull Control Knob out After filling the washer may pause before starting to agitate e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle Important See a
13. sh fill is cut on an angle to leave be ing with fresh water hind about an inch of water and any soil from previous 3 When the water has pumped back into the washer push in the Cycle Control Knob wash If you want a cycle other than REGULAR HEAVY to follow SUDS push in the Cycle Control Knob after the water has been Off ue uper wash pumped back into the washer Turn the knob right clockwise to the cycle and wash time you want Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both 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 and hoses Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on orin the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts fools etc LT UO p yn m a lt Q p m S e O gt a a q 1 O 7 lt O Cc S an m AB NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS e soak or store urine soaked can damage washer and dryer dials clothes l consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or performance problems
14. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Models LA7000XM and LA7005XM ave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezer Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN CONTROL LINT FILTER not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR 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 youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid near the hinge 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 There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Serial Number Purchase Date Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for m

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