Whirlpool LA7000XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
fW&tpPacity
LA7000XP
and
LA7005XP
IWOYC Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlliets Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer,

Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR
SIZE CENTER
SELF,CTOR / / CYCLE
JID BLE
MAGIC CLEA
LINT FILTER
(not shown
ACH
N
11
DISPENSER
-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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When vouneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serlal Num-
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
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
Phone Number
There IS no warranty regtstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for In-warranty service.
2

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 th‘at 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 aufomatlc
washers
. is properly maintarned.
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 RESPONSIBILITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS IO
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN RFilter 11
SUDS-MISER” System 12
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 13
Winterizing 14
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 15
I, Before Calling for
Assistance 15
2. IfYou Need Assistance 15
3. IfYou Need Service 15
4. If You Havea Problem 15
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
Beforestarting
yourwasher: 1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load in washer.
3 Start washer
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
2. TEMPERATURES
l To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET
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.
. Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures by pushing a button.
This drawing shows a warm wash
[top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LE\ELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
In the water. Too big a load or too 0
DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
fill with load.
EX-LARGE (20 5 gals 77 6 L)’
MEDIUM (13.9 gals.,52.6 L)’
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals 129.5 L]’

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
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 minutes of agitation in’
the REGULAR Cycle.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
WIII 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.

What happens in each cycle
Each cycle has different agitation 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 starts After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled
PERMAIVEIVT PRESS Qcle
A special cycle wfth the
necessary cool down rfnse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics III

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.
DRAIN
No
Agltatlon
DRAIN
No
Agitation
PARTIAL
DRAIN
u
(Pause
about 2
minutes)
-----
HIGH FILL RINSE DRAIN HIGH
SPEED
SPIN 1 I$& ) :$E ) Ag!%on 1 4igy
4 Spray
Rinses
IUUUU
WASH
2 NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
Minutes
permanent press fabrics
High
Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cyde
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

DRAIN LOW
Agikon ) 4Ey 1
+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. k
PARTIAL REFILL
DRAIN
No 1 d&d )
Agitation
The washer will proceed to
the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If
you want a different cycle to
follow Super Wash. push in
the cycle control knob, turn
to the cycle and time you
want, pull knob out to start.

Other operating instructions
Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spinFor a rinse and spin
I L
For a drain and spinFor a drain and spin
You may need an extra rtnse andYou may need an extra rtnse and
spin for heavily soiled loads whichspin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent (Extra de-need more detergent (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse )
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to any@on the dlai
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin
Your washer can be set to drainYour washer can be set to drain
and spin out waterand spin out water
l Push Control Knob In. l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwlse to the bar lust before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 -9.
For a soak or prewash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the Soak Cycle 1...use the 4-minute
mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
9 When the cycle IS over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a 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
10
‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings. Follow
directions on bottle for safe use. Use
a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling
1. Load the washer first
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
Into drspenser DO NOT let bleach
splash. drop 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 II
The lent filter In your washer cleans Itself Collected
lint ISdrarned 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 LA7005XP
The SUDS-MISER‘ System
Yoclr wslsher has the SUDS-MISER” System It has two drain hoses
One hose moves a portlon of used wa:,‘l water Into a storage tub
and moves It Dock Into the washer for ,,se during the next wash
The other hose carries water to anothe, tub with an open drain or
to a stondplpe drawn
If you do not want to re-use wosh wo’er for 2 load leave the
stopper oclt of the storage tub so the wl:ter drowns away
STORAGE
TUB, STANDPIPE
I
STORAGE DRAIN
TUB TUB
The SUDS-MISER- System stores a portion of the wash water.
If you have a storage tub big enough to hold 25 gallons !95
Ilters) of water, you can have a qualified installer convert your
washer to save more of the water.
To sa\e wash w’ater
Be sure the stopper ISin the storage ?ub The SUDS-MISER System
does not save rinse water from any cycle. nor does It save wash
water from the PERMANENT PRESSCyr’e
To re-use wash water
1. Set Cycle Control Knob on
SUDS (see illustration].
2. Pull the Control Knob out The
washer WIII 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.
4. Add about ‘2 the recom-
mended amount of detergent
5. Put In the clothes
6. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob
to start the washer
7. Dram 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 (clockwise)
to the cycle and wash time
you want
12

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 SHARPOBJECTS 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 pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer di
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.

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
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water Inlet hoses basket.
To use the washer again.. .
?. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see pagelo). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
14

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance.. .
and talk with one of our trained Con-
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:
9 Is the power supply cord
plugged In?
l Are both water faucets open’
l Are fuses blown or clrcult-breaker
tripped?
. Are the wafer supply hoses
kInked
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
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord
plugged In?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE
PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer will stop for
about 2 minutes after the partial
drain during the cool-down period
in this cycle
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob ISpointing 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
l Water can siphon out (See ‘Ir-
stallation Instructions:‘)
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
3. If you need service*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE’ Serv-
ice Companies
FRANCHISEDSERVICE TECH-CARE serv-
ice techniclans are trained to fulfill
the producf warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the Unlted 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
-4. If IOU ha\e 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. Robert F.Gunts, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
.If you must call or write. please pro-
vide model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem This in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance 15

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