Whirlpool LA7001XS manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7OOlXS hkrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlfiers, Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-FI[...]

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 CLEAN6 Lint Filter 14 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 CARING F-OR YOUR WASHER 15 OTHER OPERATING Winterizing, .[...]

Addifional Safety Insfrucfions 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 precautions. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be form[...]

Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sotied load in the washer before starting it. 1 . Select a LOAD SIZE 2 Select . WATER TEMPERATURES . 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. 6. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are 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 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[...]

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. 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. I Extra Rinse repeats [...]

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle piii$iq~~~fl 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 - Y 14 -xF I A lndlcateo the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period. washes and spins moder- ately soiled [...]

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 foi- lowed by a Wash Cycle. SUPER WASH Cycle I Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal.[...]

I Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 13). WASHER STOPS 1 Select Wash Cycle 1 Special care is needed when soaking or pm-washing laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.[...]

Other operating instructions Extra rinse option For a rinse and spin (automatic) (manual) For an automatic extra rinse in the You may need an extra rinse and REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL spin for heavily soiled loads which Cycles: need more detergent. (Extra detergent l Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” can require an extra rinse.] pos[...]

For a soak or pre-wash For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak 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 s[...]

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 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. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is [...]

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 2. Put a quart of faucets. Disconnect automotive-type and drain water antifreeze in the inlet hoses. basket. 3. Set the washer for c DRAIN and SPIN (see page 12). Let il run for [...]

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 Whirlpool 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 compa[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@) service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacem[...]