Whirlpool LA34OOXM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA34OOXM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
/ CENTER CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB AND
-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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serio, 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
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”
yd your “Laundry Guide” care-
J ,#yfor 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.-
* 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
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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
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

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
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
FILL AREA
B. Stop on a number in the
cycle you want. The numbers
are minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 6 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: The
washer will fill only when the
knob points to a FILL area.
C. Start the washer by pulling
out the Control Knob. 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 controls for a rinse and
spin or a drain and spin, see page 8.

To select
2. WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
l HOT WASH can be selected only in
the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.Turn the
Control Knob so the pointer is on 14 or
12 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
All rinses use cold water. This
saves energy and helps pre-
vent wrinkles from setting into
fabrics.
To select a
3. WATER LEVEL
HIGH LEVEL WATER. The washer
will automatically fill to its highest
level...aboutl7.2 gallons (65.1 L)...
when the Control Knob points to a
FILLarea.
l WARM WASH can be selected in
the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle by moving
the pointer to 10 or 8 minutes in the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
l A warm wash is pre-set in the
SHORT Cycle. Turn the Control Knob
to point at 8 or 6 minutes in the
SHORT Cycle.
LOWER WATER LEVELS. Setting the
washer to fill with less water also sets
it for shorter wash time.
1. Push the Control Knob in and turn it
clockwise to a fill area in the cycle
you want.
2. Pull the Control Knob out; the
washer will start to fill.
3. When there is as much water as
you want in the washer, push IN the
Control Knob. SLOWLY turn the Con-
trol Knob clockwise past the fill area.
Pull out the knob to start the washer.
For all rinses, the washer fills to its
highest level with 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
SHORT Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag.
Overloading or packing can...
DO NOT OVERLOAD
l cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.
v
a wash that isn’t clean; some
items can be torn.
For best results, the load should
move freely in the water.
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 parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
help with the rinsing.
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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 * on the dial
See drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill with cold water,
agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.
Water level and temperature can
not be adjusted in this setting.
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. Seedrawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
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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 DOCketS 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.

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-
nect and drain automobile-type
antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
lo use me 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.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 8). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
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