Whirlpool LA3400XT User's Manual
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1. 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the bar just before the OFF area in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin E 3 E Z kaz l Zz Y 3 Ce oo Fd N 0 lt mi a g lt fep Da zZ S z r 77 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 alive circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 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 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 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 seem2. WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials including top and lid From Date of Purchase rust or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of WARRANTY gearcase assembly if defective in materials From Date of Purchase or workmanship 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 WARRANTY fail to contain water due to defective materials From Date of Purchase or 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 Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 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 d
3. Cycle control knob and temperature selector Model and serial number plate under lid Agitator Tub Basket a eee LARGE CAPACITY SINGLE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER LA3400XT Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions Starting your washer 4 What happens in each cycle 5 Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin 7 Drain and Spin 7 If You Need Service Or Assistance 8 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty 12 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 witha 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 ina 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 glue 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 abrasiv
4. DROGEN 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 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 ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions e HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust 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 irritatio
5. amages 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 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 3354680 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
6. e 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 fol low basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the 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 contain ing 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 e When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment e 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 spin ning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds e 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 These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e If 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 HY
7. eplacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replace ment 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 satistied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer 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 infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request covered by your warranty See back cover for more information i Gearcase assembly n ei r m aa Y m po o lt e ri i po gt Nn 2 771 gt c9 m Notes Notes
8. l rinses use cold water This saves energy and helps prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics PULL START PUSH 3 Select a water level e The washer will automatically fill to its highest level 17 3 gals 65 5 L in either cycle when the Cycle Control Knob points to a FILL area e Setting the washer to fill with less water also sets it for shorter wash time 6 minutes Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it clockwise to a FILL area in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Pull the Cycle Control Knob out the washer will start to fill When the washer reaches the desired water level push in the Cy cle Control Knob and slowly turn un til it points to the 6 minute mark in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer 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 e For all rinses the washer fills to its highest level with cold water What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been designed for dif ferent kinds of fabrics Numbers on the Cycle Control Knob 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 Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends NOTE You may hear the s
9. n e You are responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 3 El 3 T Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it 1 Select cycle and wash time Start the washer e Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise e Stop when the indicator on the knob s y outer ring points to the number in the E a wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time NOTE The washer will fill only when the Cycle Control Knob points to a FILL area e Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob 2 Select water temperature e Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed e HOT WATER can be selected by turn ing the Cycle Control Knob to 12 or 14 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle REGULAR 62 HEAVY g 3 wt t l e WARM WATER can be selected by turning the Cycle Control Knob to 8 or 10 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Warm wash is preset in the SHORT Cycle Just turn the Cycle Control Knob to the 4 or 6 minute setting e Al
10. ound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In all cycles water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing Y E a N a x r 4 Operating Instructions Continued Regular Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR HEAVY FILL to Selected Level WASH Selected Time High Speed DRAIN No Agitation High Speed for Deep Rinse RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed Spray Rinses The washer will pause briefly through out each cycle These pauses are nor mal They allow for the reversing of the motor and normal washer operation Short Cycle Use for delicate items that need short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose or pantyhose in a net laundry bag Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period Other Operating Instructions REGULAH 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 some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water
11. 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 assistance 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 nec essary 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 gt s nationwide network Whirlpool of authorized SERVICE Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAGI R ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 if you need FSP r
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