Whirlpool GLA7900XM User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Regular
poye7ity
GLA7900XM
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Parts and features
INFORl
LAUNDRY
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SOFTENER DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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/ 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 o damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
See the”Loundry 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
Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge].
Serlol Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty
Serwce Company
Phone Number
There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that is required for In-warranty service.

Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
l IS installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.-
* is properly grounded..
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
. is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 9
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser 9
Magic Clean’ Filter 9
CARING FOR YOUR WASI% 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. When You Return to the
United States 11
3. If You Need Assistance 11
4. If You Need Service 11

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
your”Laundry Guide:’
Select a
LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l 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.
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l 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 For best cleaning results, the
when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
to wash. in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)’
(14.5 galsi54.9 L)’
(11.6 gals.143.9 L)’
EX SMALL (9.1 gals./34.5 L)’
‘Approximate fill with load

3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed In and turned only
clockwlse.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation In the REGULAR HEAVY
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
temperature. 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.
To set the cotitrols for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash, see page 8

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
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS AND KNIT Cycle
Cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press
fabrics.
SHORT Cycle
1 Use for delicate Items that
need a short wash and
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spin time. Wash nylon hose Selected
or panty hose in a net Level
laundry bag. n ‘I I
Time
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SOAK .4ND PRE-WASH Cycles
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Periods of agitation and
soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.

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
No
Agitatior
PARTIAL
DRAIN
r
[Pause
a bout 1%
Minutes)
HIGH
SPEED
SPtN
4 Spray
Rinses
HIGH
SPEED
SPtN
4 Spray
Rinses
REFILL
COOL
DOWN
WASH
High
Speed,
2
Minutes
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DRAIN
No
Agitation
HIGH
SPEED
SPtN
DRAIN
No
Agitation
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+Pre-wash 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.
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Other operating instructions
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.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will 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
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l 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!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Follow directions on the bottle
for the amount to use. Never use
more than 1cup (250 ml) for a full
:oad. Use less with lower water level
settings Use a cup wrth o pouring
spout to ovoid spilling.
1. 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 if touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash port of the cycle
For more information on bleaching, see”Laundry Guide” page 11
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
l Avoid dripping or spilling any
fabric softener on the load.
l IMPORTANT. Always odd water (‘2 to
1cup] to dilute fabric softener to the
full mark on the dispenser.
l Diluted softener will be added to the
load when the washer stops spinning
after the wash port of the cycle.
NOTE: Do not stop the washer during
this spin. If you do, the fa brie softener
l Lift the dispenser off the agitator. will be added to the remaining,
l Add detergent and load to the basket. soapy wash water.This con cause
l Replace the dispenser on the agitator. stains.
l Add liquid fabric softener to the
l Clean the dispenser after each use
dispenser using the amount recom- with only warm wafer. Detergent con
mended on the bottle. make softeners sticky and lumpy.
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 srrarner. 9

Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
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.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
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.

If you need service or
assistance, we suggest
you follow these
four steps:
I. Before calling for
assistance. ..
Performance problems often re-
suit from little things you con find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
l Is the power supply cord
plugged In?
l Are both water faucets open?
9 Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
. Is the IId closed7
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE
PERMANENT PRESS/KNIT CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer will stop
for about 112minutes after the
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
l 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 ISN’T...
l The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. [See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘)
2. When you return
to the L’nited States .. .
Migratory Policy
We realize that you re purchoslng 0
WhIrlpool oppllance for what may be a
temporary stay in 0 pari~culor orea If
you are transferred to the Umted Slates
and llnd that your Whirlpool oppllance
requires service wtthln the warranty pe-
rlod simply contact a WhIrlpool outho-
rlred dealerorservtceagent All he II rep
quire IS proof of the purchase date of the
appllonce Service will be supplled Ot
no charge
NOTE:
The parts to convert this machine
to 120 volt, 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. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one ofourtrained 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.
-I. If you need service*. ..
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Whirlpool has
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ipd
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE” Serv-
F$%%z% ice Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technlcions 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 Step3) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
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