Whirlpool LA8800XS manuale d’uso

3J AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Variable Three Speed Model LA88OOXS hers. Clothes Dryen. Freezers. Relriaenlor-Freezer, Ice Makers. Dirhuarhm. Buill-In Owe and Surlsce Umls. Ranpes, Microwave Ovens. Trash ComPaClC[...]

Contents Page Page PARTS AND FEATURES 2 For a Drain and Spin 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13 INSTRUCTIONS. 3 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14 Starting Your Washer 4 MAGIC CLEAN’” Lint Filter 14 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15 OTHER OPERATING Winterizing.. 16 [...]

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities , ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the place where children can’t reach washer. them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash gloss fiber ALWAYS read and follow instructions[...]

Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. 4 . 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][...]

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 wont. The numbers ore min- 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 [...]

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 ore the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to Q number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns c[...]

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin ports of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric core in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the lost few minutes of wash time. t Extra Rinse repeats [...]

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 items. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle KNITS GENTLE I A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle KNITS GENTLE [...]

WASH NOTE: Always use cold rinse water Low Speed for permanent press fabrics. SPIN LOW Speed 1 Spray Rinse SPIN High Speed[...]

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles SUPER WASH Cycle REGULAR 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 tol- lowed by a Wash Cycle. Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil rem[...]

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. PARTIAL REFILL DRAIN to No Selected Agitation Level 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[...]

Other operating instructions Extra rinse option (automatic) For a rinse and spin (manual) 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 [...]

For a soak or pre-wash l Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product. l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to the 14 minute mark in the SOAK Cycleuse the 4 minute mark for a pre-wash: l Pull Control Knob out to star-l washer. l When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next selected wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle should always be fo[...]

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. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth tc wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry[...]

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. or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2.[...]

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 circuit with the proper voltage? l Have you checked [...]

2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE” serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-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 comp[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY AWOOl r L WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES. 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 o[...]