Whirlpool GLA7900XM User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Regular Capacity Model GLA7900XM Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR CONTROL LINT FILTER SIZE CENTER Mee SELECTOR KNOB not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer is used You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping See the Laundry Guide for tips on detergents other laundry aids and in structions for washing spe cial items Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Mode Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid nearthe hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Serial Number Purchase Date Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important us2. fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops if the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children to operate ort play with the washer 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 instruc tions on packages ot detergent and laundry aids especially kke alare Exe lare N olc rere IT itel EA POISON GAS can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A134VYS SIILITISISNOdS3a ANOA SIANIVII ANV SlaWd Starting your washer Before starting your washer be sure you have measured and added detergent and have put in a properly sorted load as recommended in
3. your Laundry Guide waler saving Idad size selector Select a 1 LOAD SIZE Ti water saving load size selector e Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e Set the knob on or between EX SMALL a few items and LARGE a full load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes energy saving temperature selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES energy saving temperature selector Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed All rinses are cold Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide and printed under the washer lid LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS Use less than a full tub of water when you have less than a full load to wash LARGE For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load or too little water can tear items 16 9 gals 64 0 L 14 5 gals 54 9 L 11 6 gals 43 9 L EX SMALL 9 1 gals 34 5 L Approximate fill with load regular heavy 5 CYCLE Magic Clean Filter Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care JZHSVM ANOA ONILAVIS pull atari push siop Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer regular Ce se tf pre wash A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are pushed in and turned only minutes
4. breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS KNIT CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 112 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to anumber in the cycle 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 In stallation Instructions 2 When you return to the United States Migratory Policy We realize that youre purchasing a Whirlpool appliance for what may bea temporary stay ina particular area If you are transferred to the United States and find that your Whirlpool appliance requires service within the warranty pe riod simply contact a Whirlpool autho nized dealerorservice agent All he ll re quire is proof ofthe purchase date ofthe appliance Service will be supplied at no charge NOTE The parts to convert this machine to 120 voit 60 Hz operation are in cluded in the console of the ma chine These parts must be installed by an authorized Whirlpool service agent 3 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with
5. fill to selected level with cold water agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6and 7 regular heavy For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry e Use enough detergent or pre soak product fora single load e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point ata number inthe SOAK Cycle e Pull Control Knob out e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Set the washer and startthe next selected wash cycle To start the soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number inthe SOAK Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Follow directions on the bottle forthe amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full toad Use less with lower water level settings Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric
6. it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 141 Liquid fabric softener dispenser e Lift the dispenser off the agitator e Add detergent and load to the basket e Replace the dispenser on the agitator e Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom mended on the bottle MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lintis drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load e IMPORTANT Always add water 12fo 1 cup to dilute fabric softener to the full mark on the dispenser e Diluted softener will be added to the load when the washer stops spinning after the wash par of the cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer during this spin If you do the fabric softener will be added to the remaining soapy wash water This can cause stains e Clean the dispenser after each use with only warm water Detergent can make softeners sticky and lumpy O pa m a oO m a gt z Z r Cc O O e 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
7. of detergent Selected Level clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends 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 DRAIN HIGH No SPEED Agitation SPIN 4 Spray Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN Pause about 112 Minutes REFILL COOL DOWN High Speed 2 Minutes DRAIN HIGH No SPEED Agitation SPIN 4 Spray Rinses SOAK WASH 6 High Minutes Speed 2 Minutes SOAK 6 Minutes No Agitation High Speed 2 Minutes RINSE High Speed 2 Minutes HIGH SPEED SPIN 4 Spray Rinses Ir lt gt uv v m Z el zZ m gt T Q O m WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle lt Pre wasn setting begins here see page 8 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other operating instructions permanent 5 press regular heavy 2 Orr Bre wash permanent r lar press egula heavy masratie ants s js short 2 6 8 2 Jou pre wash For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any on the dial See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will
8. of wash time The clockwise drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the To set the controls for a rinse and washer will agitate for the spin a drain and spin or a soak selected number of minutes or pre wash see page 8 mn What happens in each cycle Each cycle was 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 REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove Bos heavy soils and spin Selected regular heavy water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics Cooling of the wash water before the spin helps on igh permanent keep wrinkles from setting Selected Speed press into permanent press Level 2 mashable S fabrics Minutes 6 Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose or panty hose ina net laundry bag SOAK AND PRE WASH Cycles T Periods of agitation and i soaking time clean stained yellowed gray or heavily soiled laundry Use recommended amount
9. pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers 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 e soak or store urine soaked clothes i to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from liffle 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 in e Are both water faucets open e Are fuses blown or circuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked e is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e isthe lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or circuil
10. e and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualifiedinstaller e is properly installed and leveled ona floor that can support the weight eis connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing s is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents paige PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin Fora Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser 9 Magic Clean Filter 9 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Before Calling for Assistance When You Return to the United States _IfYouNeed Assistance 11 If You Need Service 11 Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable
11. one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 4 If you need service Whirlpool has lt gt 7 anationwide net Whirlpool work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice 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 tele phone number see Step 3 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages 7ECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE 11 O Pid zZ n Q a lt 0 c va gt nn x m 7 e lt 0 ce Z m m O nn m x S O m Oo a gt N a A gt zZz 9 m lt gt Whirlpool S Home Za Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 385027 Printed in U S A ymatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges t
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