Whirlpool LA7681XS manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7681XS[...]

Contents Page 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 For a Drain and Spin For a Soak Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter CARING FOR YOU[...]

Additional Safety lnsfrucfions 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 glass fiber ALWAYS read and follow instructions ma[...]

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

Start the washer A. Push In the Control Knob an turn It to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. t 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 ut the Control Knob. The washe will fill to t[...]

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. lpq,~~~ I Extra Rinse [...]

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle pilq~~~~~ 0 REFILL lightly soiled permanent COOL press and some synthetic DOWN I fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle ~(z$J,pzJ rindicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period. washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable[...]

DRAIN No 4gitatloi WASH LOW Speed 1 NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.[...]

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

Special care is needed when soaking laundry See your ‘Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I 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.[...]

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 wanted in a REGULAR Cycle, make [...]

For best results, use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soa k 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 start. 5. When the cycle [...]

Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Add detergent and load to the basket. 2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the bottle. 3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water. Add enough hot water to fill the dispenser up to the opening. 5. Start the washe[...]

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 SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before never be put on or in the washer. washing. Close metal zippers. Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc. AFTER [...]

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 R.V 3. Set the washer for a faucets. Disconnect or automobile type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the (see page 12). Let it inlet hoses. basket. r[...]

If you need ser vice or assistance, we suggest YOU follow these five steps: assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If vour washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or ci[...]

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 company[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOOl WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-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 franchised TECH-CAREm service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts f[...]