Whirlpool LA7000XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA7000XM
and
LA7005XM
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Parts and features
“ILL
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
Cl7E
CENTER SELECTOR
/ / CYCLE
CONTROL
n / KNOR
.-- . . I I,
/ LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
fnot shown1
- MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
/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.
L I
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready. Model Number
1. 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 Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty Service
Company s
Phone Number
There is no warranty registratron 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.*
. 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 “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILTIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Liqurd Bleach Drspenser 9
Magic Clean” Filter 9
Suds-Miser” System
(Model LA7005XM only) 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 13
G1983 Whirlpool Corporation
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: I. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a Select WATER
I. LOAD SIZE
2. TEMPERATURES
l To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR. turn the knob to RESET
l Then turn the knob to point at a
setting that describes the size of the
load you want to wash
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small
Items) and EX LARGE (a full load].
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures by pushing a button.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature] selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleontng results, the
when you have less than a fufl load load must be able to move freely
to wash. in the water Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
EX-LARGE (20 5 gals./77.6 L)’
MEDIUM (13.9 gals./52.6 L]’
%B
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.5 L)’ :
‘ADDroximate fill with load.
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3. 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. 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.
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
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash, see page 8.

What happens in each cycle
Each cycle has drfferent agltatlon and spin speeds 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 start After agitation starts. the knob turns
regular
heavy
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy sotls and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics
tiign~speec! L2y
--station
low-speed spir and cool
ing of the wcs? water be-
fore the spin help clean
cIothing 2nd keep
wrinkles from setting into
per~ianent press fabrics
FILL
to
7
Selected
Level
WASH
Selected
Time.
Htgh
Speed
LOW agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash Fill
time gently wash dellcole to
items and washable
synthetic knits
q
Selected
Level ‘Lye4
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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 spanning load to
helpwith the rinsing.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrrcs
1 SOAK WASH SOAK WASH
I
+ Pre-wash setting begins here (see page 8)
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
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Use for washing heavily
solled or stained load that
needs extra agltahon Use
twice the recommended
amount of detergent when
using Super Wash
Other operating instructions
WASH
6
Minutes
High
Speed
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily solled loads whtch
need more detergent [Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse ]
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwlse to any. on the dial
See above drawing
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water,agllate 2 minutes.
drain and spin
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set fo drain
and spin out water
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF In any cycle See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
. The washer will drain and spin
For agitation ond spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 - 9.
For a soak or pre-wash
for best results, soak or pre-wash
heavily solled or slalned 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 fllllng,
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 wilh ogitotion. the Cycle Control
8 Knob must point to o number in the SOAK Cycle.

tAL 1 1 PAUSE 1, 1 REFILL i The washer will proceed to
the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If
T you want a different cycle to
IL1 follow Super Wash. push in
thecvcle Control Knob. turn
I
lo the’cycle and time you
want, pull knob out to start I
Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Follow directions on the bottle
for the amount to use. Never use
more than 1cup (250 mL) for a full
load. Use less with lower water level
settings Use a cup with a pouring
spout to avoid spllllng
1. Load the washer first
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser DO NOT let bleach
splash. drip or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle
For more information on bleaching,see”Laundry Guide” page 11
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans Itself Collected
lint IS dralned away with the wash and rinse water.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint
collected In the drain or strainer.

For Model LA7005XM
The SUDS-MISER” System
Your washer has the SUDS-MISER” System. It has two drain hoses
One hose moves a portion of used wash water Into a storage tub
and moves it back Into the washer for use during the next wash
The other hose carries water to another tub with an open drain. or
to a standpipe drain
If you do not want to re-use wash water for a load, leave the
stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away
SIOUAGE
1UB \ SIANDPIPE SlORAGE DRAIN
WI 1UB I
The SUDS-MISER’ System stores a portion of the wash water.
If you have a storage tub big enough to hold 25 gallons (95
liters) of water, you can have a qualified installer convert your
washer to save more of the water.
To sake wash water
Be sure the stopper IS In the storage tub The SUDS-MISER System
does not save rinse water from any cycle, nor does it save wash
water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
To re-use wash water
1. Set Cycle Control Knob on
SUDS (see illustration).
2. Pull the Control Knob out. The
washer will pump most of the
water from the storage tub
back into the washer basket.
Do not add clothes at this
time. The washer will finish fill-
ing with fresh water.
3. When the water has pumped
back Into the washer, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
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Off suds-super wash1
4. Add about t/2 the recom-
mended amount of detergent
5. Put In the clothes
6. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob
to start the washer.
7, Drain the storage tub. Water
still in the tub will have any soil
that has settled out. The hose
is cut on an angle to leave be-
hind about an inch of water
and any soil from previous
wash.
If You want a cycle other than
REGULAR HEAVY to follow SUDS,
push in the Cycle Control Knob
after the water has been
pumped back Into the washer.
Turn the knob right (clockwlse)
to the cycle and wash time
you want
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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 sof 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 pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles 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, freez-
ing 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. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN
nect and drain antifreeze in the (see page 8). Let it
water inlet hoses. basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling
for assistance.. .
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
l Is the power supply cord
plugged rn3
l Are fuses blown or crrcurt-breaker
trapped?
l Are the water supply hoses
kInked
. Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the Ird closed?
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
. Is a fuse blown or crrcurt-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
. Remember, the washer will stop
for about 1’2 minutes after the
partial dram during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob IS pointing to a number In
the cycle
MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS
HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN
THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T...
l The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
. Water can siphon out (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE’ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial tree from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE’ Serv-
ice Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the Unrted States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number [see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under,
1. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our COn-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to’
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
-If you must call or write, please pro-
vrde model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This tn-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
FSP quality parts. took tar this
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
* for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
wll fit right and work right. because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new WhIrlpool appliance
0
FSP is a registered trademark
of Whirlpool Corporation for
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