Whirlpool LA7780XS manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA778OXS[...]

Contents Paae PARTS AND FEATURES - 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 Starting Your Washer 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 12 For a Rinse and Spin 12 Page For a Drain and Spin 12 For a Soak 12 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13 MAGIC CLEANE Lint Filter 13 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 14 Winterizing.. 15 IF[...]

I .MPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCT IONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: IC I! Read all instructions before l If hot water has not been used using the washer. recently (usually 2 weeks or NEVER wash items cleaned, longer), hydrogen gases may washe[...]

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 a LOAD SIZE l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. l Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load). l[...]

3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise. B. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper-[...]

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 cl[...]

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. Gentle 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. DRAIN No Agitation -- WASH [...]

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle m A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle --II rlndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable [...]

DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse cl NOTE: Always use cold rinse water WASH for permanent press fabrics. LOW Speed NOTE: 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 Cycle SUPER WASH Cycle 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 amoun[...]

Special care is needed when soaking laundry. See your laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle. The washer will proceed to the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you want a 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. NOTE: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYC[...]

Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin When using extra detergent for A drain and spin may help shorten heavily soiled clothes, or washing drying times for some heavy fabrics special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin, or special-care items by removing excess water. 1. Push Control Knob in. 1. Push Cont[...]

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. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, d[...]

Caring for your washer OF 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. WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur. This will help keep your washer looking like new[...]

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... I 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect 2. Put a quart of R.V- 3. Set the washer for a type antifreeze in DRAIN and SPIN and drain water the basket. inlet hoses. [see page 12). Let it run for abou[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: L Before calling for assistance... Pertormance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Are both water faucets [...]

2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: I-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained con- sultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service c[...]

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r WHIRLPOOI;” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOO LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPB replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpooPM service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY Fro[...]