Whirlpool LA3400XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
fW~,CaPacity
LA34ooXP

Parts and features
LAUNDRY
‘L’C”“‘AATION CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB AND
TEMPERATURE
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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When vouneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge].
Serial 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.
Service Company/
Phone Number
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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.
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_
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
For a Drain and Spin 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. IfYou Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. IfYou Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
1. Start the washer \ Fill Area
A. Push In the Control Knob and turn
tf to the right. It must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
C. Start the washer by pulling out D. To stop the washer at any time
the Control Knob. After filling, the push in the Control Knob. To
washer will agitate for the selected restart the washer, pull out the
number of minutes. Control Knob.
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.

To select a
2. WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
pullr,ar,
HOT WATER can be selected only
in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. Turn the
Control Knob to12 or 14 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
pull5,ar,
WARM WATER can be selected by
turning the Control Knob to 8 or10 min-
utes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
l A warm wash is preset in the SHORT
Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to
the 6 or 8 minute setting in that cycle.
HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will
automatically fill to its highest level,
(about17.2 gals./651 L),when the
Control Knob points to a FILLarea.
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
clockwise to a FILLarea in the cycle
you want.
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 past the FILL
area. Pull out the Control Knob to
start the washer.
For all rinses, the washer fills to its
highest level wlth cold water.
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What happens in each cycle*
Each cycle has been 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
.
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A cycle for sturdily con-
2
strutted fabrics that are FILL
6 d
heavily soiled.
regular
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14
SHORT Cycle
WASH
Selected
1
Time;
High
Speed
Use for delicate Items that
need a short wash and
spin time Wash nylon hose
or panty hose In a net
laundry bag.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER. Be careful to use enouah water for the
Overloading or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.
1
load. Too big a load o;ioo little water
can cause poor cleaning and wear or
tear load items.

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 s
‘ome cyc :les. cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
help wiih the rinsing.
RINSE
High
Speed

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need on 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 with 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 lust 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 SHARPOBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
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
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

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.
L 1
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page B]. Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
wafer.
L
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
To use the washer again.. .
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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