Whirlpool LA34ooxs User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA34ooxs
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . , 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. 8
Page
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing., 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
11
WASHER WARRANTY
12
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CYCLE
CONTROL
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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.
Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. PurchaseDate
Keep this book, Your”Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card turnished wlth
this product.
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Addifional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them- In a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially wamlngs and fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
precautions.
You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
maklng sure lhat your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonla or acids such as l Is used only for jobs normally ex-
petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rusr remover. l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly,

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1
Select CYCLEand WASH TIME;
. Start the Washer
Fill Area
A. Push In the Control Knob and B.
Stop on a number in the cycle you
turn ii to the rlght. It must be pushed want. The numbers are the minutes
in and turned only clockwise. of wash time. The drawing shows
10minutes of agitation in the REG-
ULARNORMAL Cycle. NOTE: The
washer will fill only when the knob
points to a FILLarea.
C. Start the washer by pulllng out D. To stop the washer at any time
the Control Knob. After filling, the
push In the Control Knob. To restart
washer will agitate for the selected the washer, pull out the Control
number of minutes. Knob.
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2
To Select a WASH
. WATERTEMPERATURE
HOT WATER can be selected by
turning the Control Knob to 12or
14minutes in the REGULARHEAVY
Cycle.
All rinses use cold water. This
saves energy and helps prevent
wrlnkles from seflfng info fabrics.
WARM WATER can be selected by
turning the Control Knob to 8 or 10
minutes in the REGULARHEAVYCycle.
l A warm wash is preset in the SHORT
Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to
the 4 or 6 minute setting in that
cycle.
3
. ToSelect a WATERLEVEL
HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will
automatically fill to its highest level,
(about 17.3galsY65.5 L),when the
Control Knob points to a FILLarea.
NOTE:The washer will fill only when
the 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
desired water level, push In the
Control Knob and slowly turn
it past the FILLarea. Pull ouf the
Control Knob to start the washer.
For all rinses, the washer fills
to Its highest level wtfh cold
water.

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 WASHagitation 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 clock-wise
until it points to OFFand the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
FILL
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
SHORT Cycle
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rlndlcates the machine is
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and spin
time. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in a net laundry
bag.
pausing for a brief soak
perlod.
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CAUTION:
I DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
Overloadlng or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
l Increase wrlnkllng;
l cause excessive Ilnt;
l wear out or tear Rems.

NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin
cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load
the rinsing.
1parts01
to help

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.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the
dial. See drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out.
4. 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.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just
before the OFFarea in the REGULAR
HEAVY cycle. See drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
Water level and temperature
can not be adjusted in this
setting.
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WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
AFTER WASHING, use a sofl dry cloth to
water faucets turned off, this takes the wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave
pressure off the water inlet valve and the lid up until the basket isdry.
Wipe
hoses.
up spills right away. Spills can dull or
damaae the finish.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
Carikg for your washer
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con-
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
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aryer.

Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freezing
can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather...
1. Shut off both water 2. Puta quartof 3. Setthe washer for a
faucets. Disconnect automotivetype DRAIN and SPIN
and drain water antifreeze in the (see page 8). Let it
inlet hoses. basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
ON
4. Run the washer
through a com-
To use the washer again...
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.