Whirlpool LA7680XS manual

I I I AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA768oxs i. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers, Refrlgeralsr-[...]

I I Contents PARTS AND FEATURES . . . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . , . 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Starting Your Washer . . . . . 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATlNO INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . 12 For a Rinse and Spin . . . 12 For a Drain and Spin . . . . . 12 Fora Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid Bleach Dispenser . . Fabric Sof[...]

Addifional Safety lnsfmcffons and Your Responsibiliffes 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 glass fiber ALWAYS read and follow instructions ma[...]

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 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 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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation 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. Gerrtle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitotlon speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. NOTE: Always use cald[...]

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 A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. A lndlcater the machine is pauslng for a brlef soak perlod. KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT C[...]

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

I I SOAK 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-soa k additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol- lowed by a Wash Cycle. SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the [...]

WASH Minttes High Speed Special care Is needed when soaking laundry. See your “Laundry Guid#’ for proper use of this cycle.[...]

! I I Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need on extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent con require on extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to sele[...]

Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than I 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. I. 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 suTh 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 3. Set the washer for a faucets. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the (see page 12). Let it inlet hoses. basket run for a[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1 0 Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. It 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 compa[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP’a replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’” service comaanv. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of ge[...]