Whirlpool LA33OOXP User manual

&ti SERIES
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
~K&Capacity
LA33OOXP

Parts and features
LAUNDRY
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CONTROL
KNOB AND
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-CLOTHES GUARD
- 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.
Cops your .Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call wtth a -I_ .-___
question, have this InformatIon reads
Model Vumber
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from plate underthe Ild near the -~~---
hinge]
Sr~~ol ‘4 >rnber
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this Information In these spaces
P!irchoL,e Dole
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty Service Company
Phone Yumber
There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for In-warranty service
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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 qualified installer
9 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:
l 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.
l 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
ForaRinseandSpin...... 8
ForaDrainandSpin...... 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
I, Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. IfYou Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
Before starting ~
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1 Measure and add detergent
your washer 2 Place sorted load In washer
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3 Start washer
~ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
1. Start the washer
Fill Area
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 minutes of
wash time. The drawing shows10
minutes of agitation in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cvcle. NOTE: The washer will
fill only when the knob points to a
FILLarea.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the selected
number of minutes.
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D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.

To select a
2. WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
HOT WATER con be selected only
in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Turn the
Control Knob to12 or14 minutes In the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
All rinses use cold water. This saves
energy and helps prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.
To select a
3. WATER LEVEL
HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will
automatically fill to its highest level,
(about17.2 gals 165.1L),when the
Control Knob points to a FILLarea
WARM WATER can be selected by
turning the Control Knob to 8 or10 min-
utes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
l A worm wash is preset in the SHORT
Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to
the 6 or 8 mrnute setting in that cycle.
LOWER WATER LEVELS. Setting the
washer to fill with less water also sets it
for a shorter wash time.
1. Push the Control Knob in and turn it
clockwrse to Q FILLarea in the cycle
you wont.
2. Pull the Control Knob out; the washer
will start to fill
3. When the washer reaches the de-
sired water level, push in the Control
Knob and slowly turn it post the FILL
area Pull out the Control Knob to
start the washer.
For all rinses, the washer fills to its
highest level with cold water.

What happens in each cycle*
Each cycle has been designed for different ktnds of fabrics Numbers on the
dial In each cycle ore 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
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that ore FILL
heavily soiled
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51IORI‘ C‘Jcle
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Use for 3wcote Items that
need a shIrl wash ond
spin time Wash nylon hose
or panty hose In o net
lodndry bog
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER
Overloading or packing can..
. cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.
Be careful to use enough water for the
load. Too big a load or too little water
con cause poor cleaning and wear or
tear load items.
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD

clockwise until It points to OFF and the cycle ends
NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water IS sprayed on the spinnin
help with the rlnslng

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 drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill wtth cold
water to selected level, 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 drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will drain and spin

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 pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AFlER WASHING, use a sofl 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.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can aamage wasner ana aryer arars
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.

Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freez-
ing 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
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
3. Set the washer for c
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 81.Let it
run for a bout 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
To use the washer again.. .
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
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