Whirlpool LA9800XT User's Manual
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1. Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1 Add detergent and load to the basket 2 Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom mended on the bottle Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 3 Add enough hot water to fill the dispenser to the FULL mark 4 Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load when the washer stops spinning after the wash cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer dur ing this spin If you do the fabric soft ener will be added to the remaining soapy wash water This will cause stains 5 Clean dispenser after each use with warm water Do not put detergent in dispenser it could cause dispenser to clog To remove the dispenser pull on the top portion Replace after cleaning For more information on fabric softeners see the Laundry Guide What happens in each pre wash option Use Pre Wash Options to provide extra cleaning to heavily soiled or stained items For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained items The HOT WATER Option cannot be selected with any Pre Wash Options Hot water can set stains NOTE When combining the SUPER WASH Option with a wash cycle it is necessary to select the SUPER WASH Option before the washer starts to fill Soak Cycle Option Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recommended amount of detergent SOAK2. CYCLE 1 Touch Power ON 2 Check Water Level setting 3 Touch SOAK CYCLE NOTE The washer will shut off after completing the SOAK CYCLE Option TOUCH SOAK CYCLE Pause 8 Seconds FILL Warm or Cold Option WASH 4 Minutes SOAK 26 Minutes Occasional Agitation WASH 4 Minutes DRAIN No Agitation The washer will stop after spin e After the SOAK CYCLE Option has been completed a Fabric Selection can be chosen NOTE The SOAK CYCLE Option automatically fills to the HI water level with warm water unless a different water level and or COLD WASH has been selected S z z 0 A F ix S N Operating Instructions Continued Pre Wash Option Use PRE WASH Option on loads that need some pretreating before the wash cycle Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive 1 Touch Power ON 2 Check Water Level setting 3 Touch PRE WASH NOTE The washer will shut off after completing the PRE WASH Option TOUCH PRE WASH Pause 8 Seconds Warm or Cold Option WASH 4 Minutes DRAIN No Agitation e The washer will stop after spin e After the PRE WASH Option has been completed a Fabric Selection can be chosen NOTE The PRE WASH Option auto matically fills to the HI water level with warm water unless a different water level and or COLD WASH has been selected Super Wash Option Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil remov
3. Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the washer is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dish washing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer fol low basic precautions including the following e Read these Laundry Instruc tions for important use and safety information before using your washer e NEVER wash items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or in flamma ble fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics contain ing these materials e NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children e When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automati cally stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls e NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry
4. calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Part No 3351544 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
5. for detailed times oO Ey 0 z a So Restarting your washer The washer is designed to remember where it was in the cycle when the HOLD RESTART Pad is touched It will not remember if there is a power inter ruption such as a blown fuse If power is lost at beginning of wash cycle 1 Touch Power ON 2 Touch Fabric Selection and options The washer will finish filling if needed and wash according to the new selections If power is lost with water remaining in the washer 1 Touch Power ON 2 Touch SPIN to drain and spin the load 3 After the washer stops touch Power ON again 4 Touch Fabric Selection and options The washer will wash according to the new selections If memory is lost at beginning of rinse cycle 1 Touch Power ON 2 Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling and or the rinsing cycle Operating Instructions Continued Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL tor a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow directions on bottle for safe use Use a cup witha pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle
6. 1and 12 for recom mended wash times Time display The Time Display shows the total amount of wash agitation time selected When the first fill begins the display changes to AU indicating automatic operation e Any time during wash agitation the MORE TIME or LESS TIME Pad can be touched The display will show the number of minutes left in wash agitation e During the final rinse the display changes to show the number of min utes left until the cycle is finished and the load can be removed Proper and improper selections The washer is designed to help you choose selections for the best washing results 1 For fabric protection the washer will not accept certain selections The indicator lights will not stay on and 3 beeps will sound when a selection is not accepted 2 When a selection is accepted the indicator light for that selection comes on and stays on and one beep will sound The washer will use the Fabric Selection and options you selected PERM T PRESS 3 When one indicator light comes on but another goes off this tells you the second selection has canceled the first NOTE The REG HEAVY Indicator Light goes off when the PERM T PRESS Indicator Light comes on 4 For best fabric care and washability maximum and minimum wash times are preprogrammed for each cycle The washer will not accept less time than the minimum wash time or more time than the maximum wash time See pages 11 and 12
7. AZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover e ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer e DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation e You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 3 D S pom 2 gt nd ad gt bs J N a ec L z Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before Starting it This automatic washer has solid state electronic controls Read instructions carefully before setting any cycles POWER WATER LEVEL SUPER EE SOs a Ea a Lom PREWASH OPTIONS oa D i SOAK PRE SUPER CYCLE WASH WASH FABRIC SELECTION os i REG PERM T HEAVY PRESS 1 Touch power ON e The washer will power up and the Fabric Selection lights will scan The control is now ready for your selection e The lights will scan until a selection has been made NOTE If a selection has not been made within 15 minutes the washer will automatically shut off 2 Select a water level e The washer will automatically fill to the H
8. I water level If more or less water is needed touch the Select pad until the light shows the desired water level A blinking light shows the actual water level as it fills e Select the setting that fits the size of the load you are washing See the Laundry Guide for load size suggestions 3 Touch a pre wash option e If pre washing is not needed skip to step 4 e The washer will shut off after complet ing the SOAK or PRE WASH Cycles See pages 9 and 10 e The SUPER WASH Cycle must be combined with a Fabric Selection See page 10 4 Touch a fabric selection e Touch a Fabric Selection according to the type of load being washed See pages 11 and 12 e The washer will begin filling shortly after a Fabric Selection has been made m MOLD RESTART TEMP OPTIONS RINSE OPTIONS o a HOT COLO WARM WASH WASH RINSE B eee For more selection time e Touch HOLD RESTART pad at any step you want more time to decide on another selection e HOLD RESTART will stop the washer for up to 15 minutes To restart the washer touch the blink ing HOLD RESTART pad To change a selection e All options except Fabric Selections can be changed any time before they have started e Fabric Selections may only be changed up to the start of the first fill e If the washer has completed the first fill touch Power OFF then start over with step 1 The indicator light will stay on and one beep will sound when a selecti
9. Power on off control Water level control Solid state electronic touch controls Digital time display Model and serial number plate under lid Bleach dispenser Fabric softener dispenser Basket Agitator Tub MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED SOLID STATE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC WASHER LA9800XT Contents Page Fe ny a Thankyou tor buying a Whiripool Operating Instructions appliance Please complete and mail Starting your washer a g the Owner Registration Card provided Proper and improper with this product Then complete the selections 6 7 form below Have this information ready Restarting your washer 7 if you need service or call with a Liquid bleach dispenser a question Liquid fabric softener e Copy model and serial numbers dispenser 8 from plate under lid near hinge and What happens in each the purchase date from the sales slip pre wash option 9 10 Keep this book the Laundry Guide What happens in each and the sales slip together in a fabric selection taste atte 11 12 handy place What happens in each rinse option 13 14 Cycle signals 15 MAGIC CLEAN lintfilter 15 Model Number If You Need Service or Assistance 16 17 Whirlpool Warranty 20 Serial Number 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number If your washer has a
10. al Double the recommended amount of detergent when using this option 1 Touch Power ON 2 Check Water Level setting 3 Touch SUPER WASH 4 Touch a Fabric Selection NOTE The washer will not begin SUPER WASH until a Fabric Selection has been made TOUCH SUPER WASH Pause 8 Seconds Warm or Option 4 Minutes WASH PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation After the partial drain the washer refills and washes according to the Fabric Selection and options touched Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash NOTE The SUPER WASH Option automatically fills to the SUPER water level with warm water unless a different water level has been selected What happens in each fabric selection Each Fabric Selection has pre set agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics All Fabric Selections are pre set to use warm wash water and cold rinse water These temperatures can be changed by touching the pad that corre sponds to the temperature you want These temperature options are dis cussed on later pages The washer will pause briefly throughout each selection These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the coo down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Selection NOTE Fabric Selections can be changed up to the start of the first fill Regular Heavy Selection A selection for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily
11. an 8 minutes TOUCH KNITS GENTLE Pause 8 Seconds FILL Warm or Cold Option WASH 5 7 Minutes Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed FILL for Deep Rinse Cold or Warm RINSE DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse Available options e MORE TIME or LESS TIME 5 7 minutes e COLD WASH WARM RINSE e EXTRA RINSE e A Pre Wash Option can be used See pages 9 and 10 Available options e MORE TIME or LESS TIME 5 10 minutes e HOT WASH or COLD WASH e EXTRA RINSE e A Pre Wash Option can be used See pages 9 and 10 Low Speed EXTRA RINSE What happens in each rinse option There are three Rinse Options and one Spin Option All Fabric Selections are pre set to use cold rinse water The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor and normal washer operations Warm Rinse Option To get warm rinse water in REG HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE NOTE WARM RINSE Option will not be accepted with the PERM T PRESS Selection This protects permanent press fabrics 1 Touch Fabric Selection 2 Touch WARM RINSE Extra Rinse Option This option is for towels jeans or heavily soiled items that need extra detergent The rinse temperature agitation speed and spin speed will be the same as the first rinse 13 D S G3 j a x r Operating Instruction
12. cleaning solvents kerosene in or near your washer Do Not add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e If hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape DO NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and parts replaced by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain is properly grounded is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities e 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 e ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions e H
13. irlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 if you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 17 7 lt i m m a 5 lt iw m o ee gt N 2 wn Po k o m Notes Notes 1 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty AW004 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials including top and lid From Date of Purchase rust or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for the electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or WARRANTY fail to contain water due to defective materials From Date of Purchase or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service
14. nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service lt gt Whirlpool has a Whirlpool nationwide network of franchised TECH TECH CARE CARE Service FRANCHISED SERVICE J Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING Web POOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CASE SERVI F SERVICE COMPA VIES aI SERN OF oe MAPL 494 39999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP t replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replace ment parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Wh
15. on has been accepted To change wash or rinse temperatures The washer is programmed to provide a warm wash and cold rinse in every selection If another wash or rinse tem perature is wanted touch the pad that corresponds to that temperature NOTE To save energy and receive the most wrinkle free results use a cold rinse for all fabrics To protect some fabrics the washer will not accept the following selections HOT WASH Option cannot be accepted with KNITS GENTLE Fabric Selection any Pre Wash Options WARM RINSE Option cannot be accepted with PERM T PRESS Fabric Selection If the selection has been accepted the indicator light will stay on and 1 beep will sound e if the selection has not been accepted the indicator light will not stay on and 3 beeps will sound e A Fabric Selection must be selected before HOT or COLD WASH Options can be selected pr D z 0 N a oO oO Operating Instructions Continued TIME m iLi TIME S TIMED WASH TIME xE Ae z BEEP PRESS BEEP BEEP cau B BEEP To change the amount of wash time When a Fabric Selection is touched the amount of wash agitation time will show in the Time Display The wash agitation time which shows is the recommended time for that cycle for moderately soiled items If more or less time is desired touch the appropriate Timed Wash Pad before the end of the first fill See pages 1
16. s Continued 14 Rinse Spin Option This option is for loads needing rinse and spin only Also useful for finishing a cycle that s been canceled by a power interruption or by turning power off Spin Option This option drains and spins loads or items that only need the water spun out of them This option is also useful for loads canceled by a power interruption DRAIN No Agitation High Speed or Low Option Spin cancels all other selections The washer Starts draining and spinning right away NOTE RINSE SPIN and SPIN Options are pre set for high speed rinse and or spin For a low speed rinse and spin touch KNITS GENTLE before you select RINSE SPIN or SPIN This also shortens the spin time by 2 minutes Cycle signals There are two cycle signals that sound signals as an operating convenience The end of cycle signal beeps 5 times at the end of a wash cycle This tells you the wash is done and the load can be removed The deep rinse signal beeps once at the beginning of the deep rinse portion of the cycle This tells you the washer is filling for the final rinse To cancel both signals touch the CYCLE SIGNAL Pad The Cycle Signal Indicator Light will go off This tells you the signals are turned off MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collec
17. soiled 1 Touch Power ON 2 Check Water Level setting 3 Touch REG HEAVY 4 Select a wash time if different than 10 minutes NOTE The Time Display shows the total high and low speed agitation time TOUCH REG HEAVY Pause 8 Seconds FILL Warm or Option WASH 1 8 Minutes High Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed FILL for Deep Rinse Cold or Warm RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed Spray Rinse Available options e MORE TIME or LESS TIME 7 14 minutes e HOT WASH or COLD WASH e WARM RINSE e EXTRA RINSE e A Pre Wash Option can be used See pages 9 and 10 11 amp me i z N J C x wa 4 Select a wash time if different than 8 minutes 8S D ex m a 73 2 o an o3 o N gg Oo ol aD v an gt E fo IL gt 30 TOUCH PERM T PRESS Pause 8 Seconds FILL Warm or Option WASH 1 6 Minutes High Speed WASH 4 Minutes Low Speed PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL COOL DOWN WASH Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse RINSE FILL Cold RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse SPIN High Speed Knits Gentle Selection A selection that gently washes and spins delicate and washable knits KNITS GENTLE 1 Touch Power ON 2 Check Water Level setting 3 Touch KNITS GENTLE 4 Select a wash time if different th
18. ted in the drain or strainer 15 m m gt i N a c 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 e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isn t e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions 16 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consul tants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is
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