Whirlpool LA4800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA48OOXS
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Contents
Page
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
e 1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY
SIZE INFORMATION CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB AND
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
ODE1 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.
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). serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
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 furnished with
this product.
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v before starting it.
I. Select a LOAD SIZE
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).
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.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
Select CYCLEand
WATERTEMPERATURE;
2. Start the Washer
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 tempera-
ture 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.

Select WASH TIME;
3. Restart the Washer
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.
A. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation
in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
B. Restart the washer by pulling
out 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 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
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily
constructed fabrics that
are heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ate to lightly soiled
delicate fabrics and
washable knits.
rlndicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts
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of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load
to help with the rinsing.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR cycles, the agitation speed is reduced
during the last few minutes of wash time.
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DRAIN SPIN
No High
Agitation Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
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DRAIN SPIN
No High
Agitation Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
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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.)
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.
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.

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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10
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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 R.V 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Disconnect or automobile 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
the antifreeze.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.