Whirlpool LA7000XK User manual

Models LA7000XK;
Super Capacity
Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use81Care
Guide
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LOAD SIZE SELECTOR
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Before using
your Washer
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propprlv It ~111he,c ,:L get the best
resJt: and longe )’ ‘c- , xr washer MIS
leslg! ,ed ‘c give
You are personally responsi-
CAUTION’ Store laundry deter-
gent and additives in a cool, dry
ble for making sure that your
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
laundry Guide for tips on deter-
gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
See the lcstallot 2r‘ ins’xctions f2r
complete s9forl*‘a+83r

Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Important Detergent Information
For Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only
Cycle Operation
PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS GENTLE
REGULAR HEAVL
SOAK CYCLE
SUPER WASH
For a Pre Wash
If You Need Service or Help
1 Before Call~ny for Ser; ce
2 If Vou Need :ervlce
3 If You Hove o Problem-
loading your
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For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the laundry into loads.
l Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for informa-
tion and samples of typical loads.
l Try to mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer.
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
l See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.
3. load the Washer.
l Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
l Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.] An unbal-
anced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning.
4. Pour liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
l See page 5 and the “Laundry
Aids” section of the Laundry Guide for
more information.
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com-
bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.
MAGIC CLEAN@
lint Filter
The lint filter is self-cleaning It
filters water used in both the wash and
the rinse When the washer drains, lint
collected ISflushed away
If your washer drains into a tub,
watch the dran strainer for the lint A
linty load can plug the tub drain and
cause an overflow.

Start your &ushC-r af rer you pLt 1~1
detergent, the load, end any oiher
laundv alds according to InformatIon
on page 3 and page b
1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
l Select the water level that matches
the size of the load See page 5 for
more informatlorI
l To change the se:ting or the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, +irst move It to RESET
Then move it back ‘c the setting you
want
IMPORTANT For the best cleaning
r
results 4h the least wrinkling, make
sure the load ~QS erlough water for
items to move freelv
2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
l Match the was? and rinse water tern
peratures to the ivpe of fabrics and so115
being washed [See the Instructions
under the washer Iid and on page14 lr
your ic~nc’v Go 11t3
l Be sure to else o cold rinse for PFRM/I
NENT PRESS and KNITS (X”iTLE Cvcles
3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
l P(,st- the Cycle Control Knob IF ana
turr, it +o the right (clockwIse)
l Ytop when the pointer ISon tbe ~;I”F
:-e’ -I* -n.,fPs of washtng YOiJ wart
lr, the cycle ‘you bant
l nstrxtlors for which cycles to Jse for
ea=rl fabric type are under ‘he I’d
l Tc start the washer, puli the Cycle
Ccntrol Knob out When the cycle is
x?r the washer will stoo
l To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. Pull it out to restart tne washer
l To change a setting, push the Con-
tr”l Knob in to stop the washer :?en turn
Fe Control <nob to the r!ght :clock\Adlse)
-F :he setting you want Pull the knob
IL.+ tc star? t?e washer
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liquid Bleach
Dispenser
Water levels and
Load Sizes
The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets
you control the arn<,clnt c‘f doter that fills
?Pe wosher The selector c3r1 be set at
any water level bet heerl HANDWASH-
ABLE and EXTRA LARGE.
WATER LEVELS
Setting Gallons/liters
HANDWASHABLE 76 295
MEDIUM 139 52 6
EXTRA LARGE 225 770
Apprcx mate fill .A”St7 i,,(13
To c”lange trle &a-t-r level setting
move tqe LOAD SIZE SELECTOR tG
RESET Then move it to the sett ng you
;yant To save water and energy,
match the water level to the load
size.
Car the nest (: ear ‘12 rssuits rhe
load snauld move freely r7trle water
Watch for rollover An iterr (I ke o sock‘
should srk in ii-e mIddIe aria cszme
Jp de
r on tiie outs de
Be sure to recia 00~~2: “’ 13 ir
vour La.,:~clrv G,;~de \iou +, II f nd more
ntormatloc 3n loaalng and oad sizes
The bleach dispenser IS under the
Iid of the washer in the front corner. It
has the words, LIQUID BLEACH, on It
l Before starting the washer. but after
loading It, add the bleach.
l Use a measuring cup with a pouring
spout to help CIVOIC spilling or spattering
the bleach.
l Follow the directions on the bottle for
ihe amount to use Never use more
than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load.
Use less with lower water level
settings.
Use a standard
measuring cup
with a pouring
spout to fill
dispensers.
l Do not let any bleach run down
into the washer basket. Concen-
trated bleach will damage any
fabric.

Important
Detergent
Information
Detergents and soaps clean
by loosening solI, and by holding it in
the water so I?drairls away If not
enough detergent ISused, so11and
IInt can settle bock on the items in
the loud
SOAP \horks best In soft water
,194 grains hardness) In harder water,
both the wash and rinse water should
be softened IJse enough soup to
make abou- 112 tc 2 inches (3.8 to 5.5
cm] of suds
DETERGENT $works In ~rd 3’
sott water. Fackage directions are
usually based on soft stiater and
?rJashers with normal-size tubs. Use
more detergent...
1 for hard water
2 for loads and water levels
larger than MEDIUM
3 for heavy greasy or
oily SOIIS.
4 If the detergent ISlow
phosphate.
5 for cold-water washes
DETERGENT SUDS. There are
high. normal and low sudsing pow-
dered detergents If the recom-
mended amount of detergent makes
too much suds, switch to Q lower
sudslng brand DO NOT REDUCE THE
AMOUNT of detergent
Use the following chart as
begInning suggestlons for powdered
and liquid detergent amounts See
your laundry Guide for more infor-
mation (pages 14-22).
WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS
O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains IO-20 Grains
Powdered Detergents
Low Suds llJ cups (300 ml] 1’2 cups (350 mL] 134-2 cups
(425-475 mL)
Normal Suds 13.;cups (425 ml] 2’2 cups (600 ml] 3 cups (700 ml]
High Suds 2 cups [475 ml] 3 cups (700 ml) 3’~ cups (825 ml]
No phosphate -Follow package recommendations-
Liquid Detergents ‘? to I’ 3cups (80 to 325 ml], depending on the brand
and amount of soil Follow package recommendations
* These recommendations do not apply...
l In areas where phosphates are banned.
l In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage) the amount
of detergent used in a wash load.
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For Rinsing Only
‘I/oiir washer ‘3017 r,‘d se+ to rinse
only Use the setting ‘c’r ci. ert-a rinse, or
for launary that cn’v r’eet :\ c1I nse and
spin. There ISCIdo’ us* :.te ‘he num-
bers In PERMANENT P7E: REGULAR
HEAVY and KNITS GENTLF If y& push In
on the Cycle Control knop. turn the
pointer to one of th’o’se a-ts and pull the
Control knob out, the tiasner &III fill
agrtate, dram and spin
If you want hrgn agitation and
spin. use the dot In REGULAR HEAVY If
you want low agrtation c~rX sprn, use the
dot rn KNITS GENTLt Jse ‘he dot in PER
MANENT PRESS If you wont high
agrtation and a lo.%-speed spin
For Spinning Only
T%re may be times wher ,ou
A =nt to clroir out al the wash water and
iIt xt over To stop the washer at any
-8’ne lust pusI’ 'I on the Cyc e Ccntrol
c :b Tc set ttie washer so It drains and
SPIIS m:er cut of the load push ‘n on
the Contror Knob, turn the alal to the
rlgnt (clockwise) so the pornter IStouch-
lr-:g the bar just before OFF iri any cycle
The washer will drain, spin out
water ant! stop If you want a low-speed
scorn #usethe bar on PERMANENT PRESS
cr KNITS GENT1 E Ali the other cycle
settings have o hrgh-speed spir

Cycle Operation
Ye numbers Nr etch C,PZ’S are
: -r *pie -lumber of minutes ~011 ,<orlt tVNe
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE:
I
CYCLE AND TIME
l PULL OUT TO START
I 4
l SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURES
l PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PULC OUT TO START
m
l SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURES
. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PULL OUT TO START
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PARTIAL
DRAIN
Pause
KNITS GENTLE CYCLE
IJse for delicate items and was’;able
syntr?etlc krlts stich as polyester. nylon
acrylic WCIW nylon hose or ponTr hose
In a net laundry bag
uu
DRAIN
NO
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Agitation
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REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE
t-se for sturdy wl?ite and colorfas: cot-
tons. and for r?eavy work clothes High
agitation and spir speeds are pre-
set for best cleaning results

Lvater :emt3eraturer ~13~ ‘n:31rl+wit5 ‘tie y8:2u7~1rnto 0 cycle one start :ne
TEMPERAiURE SELECTOR. w(::her S;+ change your rrmd pap :n
Vou set the cmoun+ ‘At “vater that or the cycle Contra! Knob and tLlril
fil’s ttie +bb with the LOAD SIZE fo ‘he r/gilt jciock’wcie,i fo f,Qe seit’ng i/oi,
SELECTOR. wc,V Then PI)// out to start
NOTE: VOL rr ok w? 2~ thct s3me
of the SPliu c\icles Tcve SPRAY RINSES
Cold ‘Aster ISsprovi3d 3n tblr splrl-
ring 103d to help r rrse crx: r+rrck,:e
geterge-t reslade
FILL
(Set for
Cold
Water)

l SET LOAD SIZE
* SET WATER TEMPERATURES
. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PULL OUT TO START
. SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURE
. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PULL OUT TO START
For a IPre Wash
SUPER WASH CYCLE
SOAK CYCLE
If You Need
Service or Help,
We suggest You
Follow These Three
Steps:
1. Before calling for service
Problems are sometlmes caused
by Me things you can correct without
tools Check Tunislist before you call
f3r service
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
l Is the power supply cord plugged In7

PARTIAL
DRAIN
7
No
Agrtation
SOAK
4bout 1’ 2
7
Mrnutes
No
4gitatron
REFILL
To
Selected
Level
l Are both water fc J_3“ pen’,
l Is a fuse blown or. “ZU r breaker
trapped?
l Are the water supc, y PcJses k nkec?
l Is the Cycle Contr,5 Krl::b se! ana
pulled out7
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l is the Iid closed?
l Is the power supplv cora piugged in7
l Is a fuse blown or crrcult-breaker
trapped’
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT
RUNNING:
l Make sure tixt the Cycle Control
Kr Ib ISpointing to a number In tie
cy’3e
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE
PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE.
l Demember. the washer 4 stop for
abouTql 2 minutes after the partlcl drain
durng the cooi-down period In this
CVd?
MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER
THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER.
IF IT ISN’T...
l Tne washer may seem to be dranrg
aurlng wash and rinse cycles
l ‘Water can siphon out (See lnstallatlon
lnstructrons )

2. If you need service :
If your WHIRLPOCL cppllcnce ever
needs service cr,ywrlt>re in the United
States, help is J’Js+a phone call away
to your nearest Whlricool franchised
TECH-CARE + servrce representative.
Whirlpool mantains a nctionwlde
network of fronchrsed TECH-CARE ser-
vice companies to flJlfil your warranty
and provide after-warranty service and
malntencnce to keep your WHIRLPOOL
appliance in peak condition
You’ll find your nearest TECH-CARE
service company listea ir, your local
telephone book Yellow Pages under
APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD -MAJOR -
SERVICE & REPAIR Should you not
find a listing, dial the Whirlpool
COOL-LINE’ service assistance toll-
free telephone number:
Continental
U.S. Dial (800) 253-l 301
In Michigan Dial [phone]
Alaska and
Hawaii Dial (800) 253-l 121
If you move...!~ mche sure that your
appliance IScorrectly Installed and TO
insure its continued satisfactorv
operation, please telepnone your
nearest TECH-CARE service company
for lnstallctlon 3r to get the nome of a
cllc~ifled ~x+u\~er [Insta~iation cost +:II ,
;‘f c::~urse, be pa U by YOU.)
Helpful hints...You car, help yoclr
TFCk-CARE service representative give
y3u faster service if you include the
r-,octel and serial number of your
cpplicnce when requesting servioe
Also retal-, your sales slip end warranty
to verjfy your warranty status
Remember...Your TECMZARE servrce
representative ISspeclclly trcrned in the
expert repairing and servrclng of four
/1/H RLPOOL appliances He car, help
you maintain the quality orrgrnally built
lrltc {our WHIRLPOOL appliance So why
~)ot tcke the trme, now, to look up his
telephone number and lot it dowr, m the
space provided on the cover
3. If you have a problem :
Call WhIrlpool Corporatron in
Benton Harbor at the COOL-LINE
service assrstance telephone number
(see Step 2) or write
Vlr Guv %rner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporatron
Admrnrstratrve Center
2000 US 33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
If you must call or write, please
provide your name, address,
telephone number, type of cppllcnce,
brand, model, serial number, date of
purchase, the aecler’s name, and a
complete description of the problem
‘hrs information IS needed in order to
better respond to your request for
assistance
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