Whirlpool LA34OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
&Q&Capacity
LA34OOXP
fave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldltlers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, freezers, Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CYCLE
CENTER CONTROL
KNOB AND
/TEMPERATURE
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-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 youneed service or call with CI
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Ser,o, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote
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 registratton to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Your
I-e SpOIlS
mibil.itic
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Read this “Use and Core Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You ore personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that con
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
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. IfYou Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Hove a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
your wasfler: 1 Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer.
_ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
1. Start the washer
r
Fill Area
A. Push in the Control Knob and turn
Ii to the right. lt must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
C. Start the washer by pulling out 0. 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.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle you
want. The numbers are minutes of
wash time. The drawing shows 10
minutes of agitation in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: The washer will
fill only when the knob points to a
FILLarea

To select a
2. WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
HOT WATER can 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./651 L),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 minute 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
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 with cold water.

I IIi 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
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
SHORT CJ’cle Use for delrcate Items that
need a short wash and
sprn trme Wash nylon hose
or panty hose In a net
laundry bag
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER
Overloading or packing can...
l 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
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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 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.
a The washer will drain and spin.

Caring for your washer
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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 SHARPOBJECTS 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.

Winterizing
Because some water stays In the washer, freez-
ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer IS
stored or moved dJrrng the cold weather. J ._
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain
water inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
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.
To use me washer again.. .
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.