Whirlpool LA7001XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA7OOlXS
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES . 2 For a Drain and Spin 12
IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13
INSTRUCTIONS. . . 3 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14
Starting Your Washer . 4 MAGIC CLEAN6 Lint Filter 14
What Happens in Each Cycle 6 CARING F-ORYOUR WASHER 15
OTHER OPERATING Winterizing, . . 16
INSTRUCTIONS., . . 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
Extra Rinse Option . . . . 12 ASSISTANCE . 17
For a Rinse and Spin . . . . 12 WASHER WARRANTY.. . 20
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features CYCLE
LOAD
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAGIC CLEAN @
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
LIQUID FABRIC
SOnENER DISPENSER
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.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers
from plate (under lid near hinge]
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
l Keep this book, your “Laundry
Guide” and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Comoanv Phone Number
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Addifional Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation,
You are personally responsible for
making sure fhaf your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sotied load in the washer before starting it.
1.
Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
. 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 be-
tween EX SMALL [a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load).
l To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET,then the desired water level.
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
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.”
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
‘Approximate
fill with load.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
EX LARGE (21.7 galJ82.1 L)*
MEDIUM (16.8 gal./656 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)’
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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.
6. 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.
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 temper-
ature. 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 clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
REFILL
q
COOL
DOWN
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
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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.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
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Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
NOTE: Alwavs use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.
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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
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A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
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A lndlcateo the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
A cycle that gently period.
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
I
A Indicates me machine Is
pauslng for a brief soak
A cycle that gently period.
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles
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-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be foi-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SUPER WASH Cycle
I Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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I
Pre-wash setting begins here,
(see page 13).
WASHER
STOPS
1 Select
Wash
Cycle
1
Special care is needed when soaking or pm-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

Other operating instructions
Extra rinse option For a rinse and spin
(automatic) (manual)
For an automatic extra rinse in the You may need an extra rinse and
REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL spin for heavily soiled loads which
Cycles: need more detergent. (Extra detergent
l Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” can require an extra rinse.]
position before the REGULAR Cycle 1. Push Control Knob in.
starts. The washer will automatically
proceed into the extra rinse and spin 2. Turn clockwise to any oon the dial.
after the REGULAR Cycle. See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in will fill to selected level; agitate 2
a REGULAR Cycle, make sure the button is minutes; drain and spin.
in the “OFF” position. For an extra rinse in
other cycles, see “For a rinse and spin!
For a drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 641.

For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle. Use the 4 minute
mark for a pre-wash:
4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will start.
5. When the cycle is over, add
detergent for the next selected
wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed by a
Wash Cycle.
important: See addltionai care
information in your “Laundry
Guide!’
‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more man 1 cup
(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 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 your “laundry Guide!’
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Liquid fabric softener dispenser
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water,
Add enough hot water to fill the dis-
penser up to the opening.
5. Start the washer. Diluted fabric
softener will be added to the load
during the deep rinse portion of
the cycle. NOTE: Do not stop the
washer during this time. If you do,
the softener will mix with the remain-
ing soapy wash water. This will
cause stains. Do not put detergent
1. Add detergent and load to the in the liquid fabric softener
basket. dispenser.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to the 6. if dispenser needs cleaning, flush
dispenser using the amount recom- with hot water. NOTE: Do not wash
mended on the bottle. clothes with dispenser removed.
3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric
softener on the load.
MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is
drained away with the wash and rinse water.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected
in the drain or strainer.
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Caring for your washer
OF
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.

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
faucets. Disconnect automotive-type
and drain water antifreeze in the
inlet hoses. basket.
3. Set the washer for c
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 12). Let il
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
-
To use the washer again...
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets.
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
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
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
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 spin:
l Is the lid closes?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
If your 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 isnV:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “Installa-
tion Instructions:‘)
continued on next page
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need
assistance?..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation 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 network
1 of franchised TECH-
are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
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.
area, call our COOL-LINE service assis- Xlf you must call or write, please pro-
tance telephone number (see Step 2) or vide: model number, serial number,
look in your telephone directory Yellow date of purchase, and a complete
Pages under: description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
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4. If you have a
problem%.
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts?..
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Notes

WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER
WARRANTY
AWOOl
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE@) service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
WARRANTY or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase 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 the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repalrs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. 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 BELIABLE 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.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
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Whirlpool
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