Whirlpool LA3800XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA38OOXS
Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehum~difiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relngerator-F

Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CYCLE
CONTROL
(NOB AND
MPERATURE
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBERPLATE
(not shown)
A 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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Seria, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchc= Dote
Keepthis book, your”Laundry Guide”and
sales slip in the Laundry Information %wiceCompany
Center.
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card furnished wtth
this product.

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Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully
for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for maklng 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 temperature will not
fall below freezing.
l is not run by children or anyone
unable to opemte 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
INSTRUCTjONS . . . . . . . . . . 8
For a Rtnse and Spin . . . . 8
For a Drain and Spin . . . . . 8
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Winterlzing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
WASHER WARRANTY . . . . . . . 12
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1.Measure and add detergent 2. Place sot-ted load in washer.
3. Start the washer.
1 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
L Start the washer
Fill Area
A. Push In the Control Knob and
turn It to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle you
want. The numbers are the minutes
of wash time. The drawing shows
6 minutes 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 pulling out D. To stop the washer at any tlme,
the Control Knob. After filling, the
push In the Control Knob. To
washer will agitate for the restart the washer, pull out the
selected number of minutes. Control Knob.
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To select a
2. WASH TEMPERATURE
HOT WATER can be selected by
turning the Control Knob to 12or
14mlnutes in the REGULARHEAVY
Cycle.
All rinses use cold water. Thls saves
energy and helps prevent wrinkles
tram setting Into place.
To select a
3. WATERLEVEL
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 6 minute seiflng in that cycle.
HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will
automaflcally fill to ils highest level,
(about 21.7gals.182.1 L),when the
Control Knob points to a FILLarea.
NOTE:The washer will fill only when
the Control Knob points to a FILLarea.
LOWER WATER LEVELS. Sefflng the
washer to fill with less wafer also sets
if for a shorter wash tlme.
1. Pushthe Control Knob in and turn
if 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 wafer level, push In the
Control Knob and slowly turn it
past the FILLarea. Pull out the
Control Knob to start the washer.
For all rinses, the washer tills to tts
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 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.
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
EGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder;
ately soiled.
S.HORT 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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Alndicates the machine Is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
Overloadlng or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive Ilnt;
0 wear out or tear Items.

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 detergent
can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
Water level and temperature
can not be adJusted in this
sefflng.
Fbr 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
HEAVYcycle. See drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
wtll drain and spin.

Caring for your wa
OFF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
oressure off the water inlet valve and
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS 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 isdry. Wipe
up spills right away. Spills can dull or
damage the finish.
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
dryer.

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. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN(see
and drain water antifreeze in the page 8).Let it run
inlet hoses. basket. 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.
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