Whirlpool LA7900XS User's Manual
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1. e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked you home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer fills and drains without running e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isnt e The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whiripool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 4 800 253 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 in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE of franchised TECH panies TECH CARE 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 assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANC2. WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear WARRANTY case assembly if defective in materials or From Date of Purchase workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown below LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should if crack WARRANTY or fail to contain water due to defective From Date of Purchase materials of workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses ar correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 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 warranties 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 other rights which vary from state to state
3. 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 e is installed repaired and parts re placed by a qualified person e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is properly maintained eis 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 ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them ina 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 formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small p
4. Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange GEARCASE ASSEMBLY p COVERED BY YOUR ae DS WARRANTY i lt gt Whirlpool Part No 3349145 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
5. DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part ofthe cycle For more information on bleaching see your Laundry Guide 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 collected in the drain or strainer Caring for your washer h lm WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to water faucets turned off this takes the wipe the outside and inside dry Leave pressure off the water inlet valve and the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe hoses up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers want SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should 29 N never be put on or in the washer tSS We Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc Na X y N N e NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can e soak or store urine soaked damage washer and dryer dials con clothes soles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service
6. ES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES ORYEAS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 nationwide network CARE Service Com service technicians A if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write fo Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance lt Oo m z mi faa v 7 m 7 lt O m 0 a gt nn nn 77 pu Pg Z O m Notes Notes 19
7. SE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle WASH PARTIAL a aar 4 DRAIN PERMANENT Minutes Minutes Pause High Low Speed Speed w REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent COOL press and some synthetic DOWN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle WASH 2 Minutes AAR RNITS GENTLE alndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak Acycle that gently period washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle B NORMAL 6 LIGHT KNITS GENTLE a Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently Perlod washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits 8 NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle oO m W 2 Z 9 Z a Er O 0 Z Nn Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of SOAK 14 OFF deter
8. articles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers e is not run by children or anyone un able to operate it properly SNOILONALSNI ALZSVS LNVLYOdWI SIANLVId ANY Slavd Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it MED HOT HoT wa m WARM COLO WARM COO Want sun OR ssce waar lA ER SMALL I 1 EE LARGE i RESET B a A E wash RINSE INFINITE WATER SAVING ENERGY SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Select 4 Select a LOAD SIZE 2 WATER TEMPERATURES KOT HOT WARM WARM COLO WARM COLD WARM COLD e Turn the knob to point at a setting e Select wash and rinse water tem that describes the size of load you peratures by pushing a button want to wash e This drawing shows a warm wash e Set the knob anywhere on or be top temperature and cold rinse tween EX SMALL a few small items bottom temperature selection and EX LARGE a full load e To change the water ievel after the peel ieee Saul ap eit sb e washer has started to fill turn the knob y x to RESET then the desired water level IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS NOTE Use the EX LARGE water GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press o
9. ation Center Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Important safety instructions including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer NEVER wash items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or flammable fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics con taining these materials NEVER aliow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children 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 automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off va pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION WARNING If hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or
10. 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 clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle REGULAR Minutes High Speed NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 Acycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle WASH 4 Minutes High Speed REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle 10 NORMAL 6 LIGHT PERMANENT PRESS Minutes Low Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed PARTIAL DRAIN Pause ee REFILL Acycle designed for moa erately soiled permanent press and some synthetic COOL DOWN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics 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 Gentile 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 SNOILONAISNI ONILVAIdO WASH NOTE Always use cold rinse water tow for permanent press fabrics Speed IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAU
11. gent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal NORMAL 10 Double the amount of Heavy 14 detergent recommended when using the SUPER SUPER WASH 4 WASH Cycle REGULAR WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle SNOILONALSNI ONILVAIdO 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 IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 1 Other operating instructions oF 10 NORMAL 6 GHT PERMANENT REGULAR i N PRESS NORMAL 10 FN new 1a ey SUPER WASH 4 J ANS OFF ha 6 LIGHT SI KNITS GENTLE For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra detergent can require an extra rinse 4 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to any e on the dial See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin 10 NORMAL ey 6 LIGHT PERMANENT REGULAR PRESS NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WaSH 4 KNITS GENTLE SOAK 14 OFF For a dra
12. in and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water 4 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to the bar just before the OFF area in any cycle See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 For a soak EGULAR i NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPERA WASH 4 J ar NORMAL AA LIGI OFF KNITS GENTL SOAK OFF For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains _ Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle 4 Pull Control Knob out The washer will start When the cycle is over add detergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle important See additional care eN wo information in your Laundry Guide To start soak with agitation the Cycte Control Knob must point to the number in the SOAK Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 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 O p m m 7 0 aa a z z 9 Z per 7 Cc 2 4 Load the washer first Q nn 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser
13. or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product 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 AIHSYM ANOA AOd NIAVO nea E H SER ON 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of R V 3 Set the washer fora faucets Disconnect or automobile type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the see page 12 Let it inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and Run the washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again one cup of deter 4 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from litle things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill g e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open 16 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked els the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out ift your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed
14. r knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water level for best permanent press results LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely CAUTION in the water Too big a load or too DO NOT little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER tearing of load items EX LARGE 21 7 gal 82 1L MEDIUM 16 8 gal 63 6L EX SMALL 11 9 gal 45 0 L Approximate fill with load orf 10 norma UGHT PERMANENT REGULAR PRESS NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 d SUPER WASH 4 orr NS SE ore TAA 6 LIGHT KNITS GENTLE Q Q m a 2 Z z a a Cc O O z nw SOAK 14 OFF PULL START PUSH STOP Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer 10 NORMAL 6 LIGRT 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 to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper ature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob What Happens in Each Cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed
15. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA7900XS licrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Contents PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEANE Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN SIZE INFORMATION SELECTOR CONTROL LINT FILTER SELECTOR KNOB not shown da l AGITATOR gia ca TUB LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier fo remove before the washer is used You should wipe ouf the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate under the lid near the hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your Laundry Guide and sales slip in the Laundry Inform
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