Whirlpool LA7450XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA7450XM
owave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlflers Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers.

Parts and features
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INFORMAT~O~V MAGlC .;LtAN F
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CYCLE
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. ___-- :LOT!ltS
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s- ---.-.-- LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
- LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
. AGITATOR
----I BASKEl
I ‘TUB
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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
Cops y’our Model and Serial lumbers here
When you need service or cull with a
question, have th1.sinformation ready Modei Numbe!
1. Complete Model and Serial Nclm-
bers (from plate underthe lid necrthe ~-.-.-
hinge]
Serfal Number
2. Purchase date from soles slip -__.-_-__.-__-~ ..__ __
Copy this information In these spaces
“L:ch,;\s Date
Keep this book In the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”taundry Guide ..__--
sales slip and warranty
Yerwce Cornpony
Prione Number
There IS no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for In-warranty servlce
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Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
informatlon
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
l is installed by a qualified Instaile:
l is properly Installed and
leveled on a floor that car
support tne weight:
. IS ,connected to the r,ght ? - -
of outlet, electric supply &aye!
supply and drain.
. is properly groundell
l is used only for lobs normci~ I
expected of home automatic
washers
9 is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempero-
ture will not fall below freez,ng
l is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly
‘See the”InstaIlation Instructi:?
for complete Informctlor:
Contents PC\J”
PARTSAND FEATURES :T2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 7
STARTING YOUR WASHER .i
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE ,‘,
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS a
For a Rinse and Spin i
For a Drain and Spirl Y
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 3
liquid Bleach
Dispenser 3
l.iquid Fabrrc Sotte:ler
Dispenser, ‘4
MAGIC CLEAN. Lin?
Filter 9
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER.
IF YOU NEED SE’RVICE OR 1‘i
ASSISTANCE.
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Select a
1 . I.O:\D SIZE:
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
l Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL [a few Items) and LARGE [l-:
full load)
DO NOT OVERLOAD
WASHER
See pages 6 and 7
of your “Laundry Guide”
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
9 Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL setting
load must be able to move freely in the REG/HEAVY Cycle may cause
In the water Too big a load or too water to splash over the tub. If this
little water can tear items happens, move the load Size Selec-
tor to a higher water level.
‘Approximate t.ARGE (17.3 galsJ65.5 L)’
fill with load. (14 7 gals./%7 Ll’
(12.1gaW45.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36 0 L)’
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_ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed In and turned only
clockwlse
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
, JU want The numbers are
-ltnutes of wash time The
.:rawlng shows 8 mtnutes of
:gltatlon In the REGULAR HEAVY
ycle
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
rnstort the washer, pull out the
/ ontrol Knob
io sc~ithe controls for a rinse and
spur, a drain and spin, or a soak
for F u-wash see page 0

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 ISset to a number and pulled out,the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HE.4\‘1. Cycle
High agltatbon and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from neavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics
JisI’I’S/GEsTLE C‘Jclc
Low a$’
,tic~-~ and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently dash delicate
Items ar 1washable
synthetic krllts
Periods f-,’ a,;l!tailon and
soclk!ng Qme clean
stained ,ellowed gray
or heavll .i sotled laundry
Use reccrmended
amount \ i detergent
* IMPORTANT: The washer will pause briefly at ditt erent times in every cycle.
These pausesare normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal
washer operations and the coot-down portion of the PERMITPRESScycle.
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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 spinning load to
help with the rinsing
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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ther operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rrnse a:~::
sprn for heovrly soiled loads VJ!TIC~:
need more detergent [Extra de
tergenr can require an extra rrnse ’
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to any.on the deal
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will fill to selected Ieve!
with cold water agitate 2 mrnutes
drain and spin
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water
l Push Control Knob rn
l Turn ciockwtse to the bar just before
OFF In any cycle See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer WIII drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds .n each cycle, see pages 6 and 7
regular
heavy
soak
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, soak or pre-wash
heavily soiled or stained 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
rn the SOAK Cycle...use the 6
minute mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out. [After filling,
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 with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point lo a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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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 spilling
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1. Load the washer first
2. Pour measured bleach carefully ’
Into dispenser DO NOT let bleach
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splash, drip or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach I
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.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Add detergent and load to the
basket.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to
the dispenser using the amount
recommended on the bottle.
3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fab-
ric softener on the load.
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot
water. Add enough hot water to fill
the dispenser up to the opening.
5. Star-l the washer. Diluted liquid fab-
ric 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 remaining
soapy wash water. This will cause
stains. Do not put detergent in the
liquid fabric softener dispenser.
6. If dispenser needs cleaning, flush
with hot water. NOTE: Do not wash
clothes with dispenser removed.
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.

Caring for your washer
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WHEN NOT WASHING, keep bo111
water faucets turned off. Thustakes
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 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.