Whirlpool LA7980XS manual

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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 Extra Rinse Option 12 For a Rinse and Spin 12 Page- For a Drain and Spin 12 For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14 MAGIC CLEA[...]

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities 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 precautrons. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be forme[...]

Operating instructions Starting Your Washer 1 . Select a LOAD SIZE 2 Select . WATER TEMPERATURES 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 To change the water level after the washer has started to fill, tu[...]

3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise B. Stop on a number In the cycle you want The numbers are mln- utes of wash time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to [...]

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 c[...]

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. Extra Rinse repeats FILL, RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN. 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 [...]

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle 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 in- WASH 2 Minutes High Speed PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause) I A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period. washes an[...]

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.[...]

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles 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-soa k 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 amount [...]

I 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.[...]

Other operating instructions Extra rinse option (automatic) For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL Cycles: l 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 wan[...]

For a soak or pre-wash For best results, use warm water tor soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or presoak product. 2. Push Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle. Use the 4 minute mark for a pre-wash? 4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will st[...]

Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water. Add enough hot water to fill the dis- penser up to the opening. 5. 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 this time. If you do, the softener will mix with the remain-[...]

Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. 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. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins[...]

1 16 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... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of R.V. 3. Set the washer for a or automobile type DRAIN and SPIN antifreeze in the (see page 12). Let it bas[...]

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: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live crrcuit with the proper voltage? l Have you checked [...]

2. If you need as&stance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE @ serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dlal tree 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 co[...]

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WHIRLPOOL@ AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOOl r LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a fran[...]