Whirlpool LA3800XS User's Manual
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1. 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 o 0 o Whirlpool Part No 3347946 A 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges2. gt 74 r m A NEVER USE THE nil TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine 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 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 3 Set the washer for a faucets Disconnect automotive type DRAIN and SPIN see and drain water antifreeze in the page 8 Let it run inlet hoses basket for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hoses 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 your self without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill e isthe power supply cord p
3. in th United States To locate our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAJRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH GARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE n 999 9999 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you pre fer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 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 It you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This inform
4. motor and normal washer operations Other operating instructions REGULAR PI dI NORMAL 10 HEAVY 1 4 For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be setto drain and spin for heavily soiled loads which spin out water need more detergent Extra detergent 4 Push Control Knob in can require an extra rinse 2 Turn clockwise fo the bar just 1 Push Control Knob in before the OFF area in the REGULAR 2 Turn clockwise to any e on the dial HEAVY cycle See drawing See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin Water level and temperature can not be adjusted In this setting Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to water faucets turned off thistakesthe 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 damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers De SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc le dr Ir m A O 9 m gt Z O Z 4 a Cc 9 je Z 77 e O gt 2 Z O a O 7 lt le Cc Aa
5. US FUMES 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 usually two weeks or longer explosive 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 min utes This wili allow gases to es cape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open ISdld ALIAVS e SIILIMIGISNOdSIa ANOA e SIJNIVIJd ANV Sl vd SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Starting your washer Before starting 1 Measure and add detergent your washer 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start the washer REGULAR Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 1 Start the washer Fill Area A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle you turn it to the right It must be want The numbers are the minutes pushed in and turned only of wash time The drawing shows clockwise 6 minutes of agitation in the REG ULAR NORMAL Cycle NOTE The washer will fill only when the knob points to a FILL area C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob After filling the push in the Control Knob To washer will agitate for the resta
6. ation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 74 lt m ps O gt A m e lt le cn Z m m O n m a O m O a gt w 2 vw gt Z 9 m 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 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 Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use FISE up and deliver This product is designed to be repaired in the ome 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
7. ch cycle Each cycle has been 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 Acycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle REGULAR 6 Minutes High Acycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled SHORT Cycle A SOAK WASH 2 2 2 Minutes Minutes Minutes High Pause High Speed Speed Alndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin VW CAUTION time Wash nylon hose or DO NOT panty hose in a net laundry OVERLOAD WASHER bag Overloading or packing can e cause poor cleaning e increase wrinkling e cause excessive lint e wear out or tear items 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 I gt I gt vu 9 m Z aN Z gt lt Q 9 m DRAIN SPIN No High Agitation Speed IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN EVERY CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the
8. d 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 temperature will not fall below freezing e is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin CARING FOR YOUR Winterizin IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1986 Whirlpool Corporation ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids drycleanirig solvents gasoline kerosene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until al motion stops If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automati cally stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children to 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 in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDO
9. lugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked els the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out It your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed e Isthe power supply cord plugged into a Ilve circult with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circult 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 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 Installation Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Consul tants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area 3 If you need service lt gt Fio TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE Whirlpool has a nation wide network of fran chised TECH CARE Service companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the prod uct warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere
10. rt the washer pull out the selected number of minutes Control Knob To select a 2 WASH TEMPERATURE REGULAR NORMAL 6 if ol Heavy 13 SN HOT WATER can be selected by turning the Control Knob to 12 or 14 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle All rinses use cold water This saves energy and helps prevent wrinkles from setting Into place To select a 3 WATER LEVEL REGULAR NORMAL 6 HIGH WATER LEVEL The washer will automatically fill to its highest level about 21 7 gals 82 1L when the Control Knob points to a FILL area NOTE The washer will fill only when the Control Knob points to a FILL area REGULAR WARM WATER can be selected by turning the Control Knob fo 8 or 10 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle e Awarm wash is preset in the SHORT Cycle Just turn the Control Knob to the 6 minute setting in that cycle REGULAR LOWER WATER LEVELS Setting the washer to fill with less water also sets it for a shorter wash time 4 Push the Control Knob in and turn it clockwise to a FILL area in the cycle you want 2 Pull the Control Knob out the washer will start to fill 3 When the washer reaches the desired water level push In the Control Knob and slowly turn it past the FILL area Pull out the Control Knob to start the washer For all rinses the washer fills to Its highest level with cold water n gt A lt Q bu gt N I m 7 What happens in ea
11. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capaci Model 2 LA3800XS Parts and features LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER CYCLE CONTROL KNOB AND TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 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 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 Your responsibilities Safety first Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounde
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