Whirlpool LA7460XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
Large Capacity
Model
LA7460XM
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
CYCLE
CLOTHES
/ GUARD
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
- LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
- MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
1 AGITATOR
\ BASKET
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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plateunderthe 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 registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.

Your responsibilities
Read this ‘*Us& 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 qualified installer.
.
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.’
l is properly grounded.*
i 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
PARTSAND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 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
Liquid Bleach
Dispenser. 9
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser. 9
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint
Filter, 9
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
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starting
your washer
Before starting
your washer:
I, Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
. Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items] and LARGE (a
full load).
See pages 6 and 7
of your “Laundry Guide:’
l 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:
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results. I
1 LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS 9
A
For best cleaning results, the
; load must be able to move freely
I in the water. Too big a load or too CAUTION :
DO NOT
2 little water can cause wear or
!’ tearing of load items. 0 OVERLOAD WASHER. ;
‘, *Approximate u LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
i fill with load. “- (14.7 galsJ55.7 L)*
1.
b (12.1galsJ45.8 L)*
” F.XSMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 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.
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.

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
REGULAR HEAVl
PERMANENT PRE
Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdv cotton fabrics.
S Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
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-soak
additive.
-)cIMPORTANT: The washer will pause brlefly at different timer In every cycle.
These paus8s are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal
washer OperatlOnS and the cookfown portion of the PERMIT PRESScycle.
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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
c- Pre-wash setting begins here
(see page 8)
Special care is needed when soaklng or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse.]
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any’on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,
drain and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to 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.
l The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.
For a soak or pre-wash
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-soa k product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the bminutes
mark for a prewash.*
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l 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 additlonal care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 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”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. Stat-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
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 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.