Whirlpool LA3800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Fopee; Capacity
LA3800XM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY CYCLE
INFORMATION CONTROL
CENTER KNOB AND
TEMPERATURE
- / SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown]
AGITATOR
HBASKET
/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
I. 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 Da’e
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”
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 qualifiedinstaller.
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”lnstallation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETYFIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
Fora Drain and Spin 8
for a Soak or Pre-Wash 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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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
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of
wash time. The drawing shows 8
minutes of agitation in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: In the REGULAR
HEAVY and SHORT Cycles, the washer
will fill only when the knob points to a
“fill” area.
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be pushed
in and turned only clockwise.
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To restart
the washer, pull out the Control Knob.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob.After filling,the
washer will agitate for the selected
number of minutes.
To set the controls for a rinse and spin (second rinse), a drain and
4 spin, or a soak or pre-wash, 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
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HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will
automatically fill to its highest level...
about 20.5 gallons (77.6 L)... when
the Control Knob points to a “fill”
area or anywhere in the SOAK Cycle.
Be careful to use enough water
for the load.Too big a load or
too little water can result in
a wash that isn’t clean; some
items can be torn.
For best results, the load should
move freely in the water. Watch
for rollover.An item (like a sock)
should sink and come up again
later.
l WARM WASH can be selected in
the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle by moving
the pointer to B or 10 minutes in the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
l A warm wash is pre-set in the SHORT
and SOAK Cycles.Turn the Control
Knob to point at B or 6 minutes in the
SHORT Cycle, or 2 to 22 minutes in the
SOAK Cycle.
LOWER WATER LEVELS. Setting the
washer tofill with less water alsosets
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.

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. Use the longer
times for more heavily soiled loads.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled outthe 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.
SOAK Cycle
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag.
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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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4-Pre-wash setting begins here (see page 8)
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your”laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I

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 con require an extra rinse.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any * on the dial.
See above 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’t be adjusted in this setting.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
9 Push Control knob In.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, soak or pre-wash
heavily soiled or stained laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 12-
minute mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out. (After filling,
the washer may pause before
starting to agitate.]
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See additional
care information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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 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 pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer
consoles and finishes. Do not us
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.
I. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobrle-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses basket.
To 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.
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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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