Whirlpool LA4400XS User manual

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When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. ComPlete Model and Serial Numbers
(from
hinge). plate Model Number
under the lid near the Serial
Number
2. Purchase date from sates slip.
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COPY this information in the;
Keep this book, your “Laundry G~i~~‘~~~ . “lLII”~O UC
sales slip
Center. in the Laundry Information Service Company
Phone &I..--*-
Please complete and mail the Owner RegCstrution
this product.
d&d furnished with

Your responsib lilitie
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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 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
ForaDrainandSpin...... 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
WASHER WARRANTY 12
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Starting your washer
Betore starting your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select CYCLE and
WATER TEMPERATURE;
2. Start the washer
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob anywhere on or
between small (a few items) and
large (a full load].
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
LOAD SIZES AND
WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(17.2 ;%%I L)’
SMALL
(9.5 gals./36.0 L)’
*Approximate
fill with load.
A. Push In the Control Knob and
turn It to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
B. To select wash water temperature,
stop on the area in the selected
cycle marked H (hot], W (warm)
or C (cold].
Match the wash water tem-
perature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
Recommended wash tem-
peratures can be found in your
“Laundry Guide!’
All rinses are cold. Cold rinses
save energy and help prevent
wrinkles from setting into fabrics.
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C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected tem-
perature. After filling, stop the
washer and select wash time.
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
Select WASH TIME;
3. Restart the washer
A. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.
B. Restart the washer by pulling
oui the Control Knob.

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 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
clockwise until it points to OFF and cycle ends.
REGUIAR HEAVY Cycle
/d
1
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that ore
h heavily soiled. FILL
to
Selected
Level
WASH
14-8
Minutes
High
Speed
LEGUIAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that ore moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT
A cycle designed for
permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics. The
cool-down rinse helps
keep wrinkles from setting
p
PERMANENT
I
intothese items.
66 PRESS
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m
DO NOT
WASH
10
Minutes
High
Speed
Be careful to use enough water
for the load. Too big a load or
too little water can cause poor
cleaning and wear or tear load
1~
1
\ ;, OVERLOAD WASHER 1
_
Overloading or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint; items. -
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l 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.

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.
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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 OFF area in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.

1 Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
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 is dry. 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.
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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
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.
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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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
trom littlethings you can find and fix your-
self without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fill:
l Isthe power supply cord plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
l Are both water faucets open?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spln:
l Is the lid closed?
9 Isthe powersupply cord plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
II your washer stops during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses briefly
at dlfferent times in each cycle. These
pauses are normal.
II your washer flllr and dmlns
without nmnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob
is pointing to a number in the cycle.
Make sure the dmln hose Is hlgher
than the water level In the washer.
If It IsnV:
l The washer may seem to be draining
during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. [See “Installation
Instructions:‘)
2. If you need
as&stance%.
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@service as-
slstance telephone number. Dlal free
from anywhere In me U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk wlth one of our tralned Consul-
tants. The Consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualffled service com-
pany In your area.
3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool hasa natlon-
wide network of fran-
chised TECH-CARE@
Service companies,
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained to fulfill the prod-
uct warrantv and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States. To
locate our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number [see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
~PPLI*HCES~HO”SEHOLD~
ELECTRlCALAPPLIANCES-
Mr4JOR-SERVICE&REPAIR MAJOR-REPAIRINGaPARTS
OR
WHIRLPOOLAPPLIANCES WHlRLPOOLAPPLIANCES
FRANCH,SEDTECHCARESERVICE FRANCHISEDTKH-CARESERVICL
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and talk
with one of our Consultants, or if you pre-
fer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP@
replacement parts “...
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
Look for this symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work right, because
they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
Whirlpool appliance.
‘If you must call or write, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and a complete description
of the problem. Thls information is
needed in order to better respond to
your request for assistance.
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WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WMHER
LENGTH OF WARRANTY [ WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULLONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP” replacement parts and repair laborto
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE’ service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear-
WARRANTY
case assembly if defective in materials or
From Date of Purchase workmanship.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
or fail to contain water, due to defective
materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. Instruct you how to use your washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing
6. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and deliver This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Part No. 3347957
01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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