Whirlpool LA7680XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA7680XM
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LA7685XM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN’
CONTROL LINT FILTER
/ KNOB (not shown)
FABRIC SOFTENER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
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/
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 “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.’
l is properly grounded.-
* is used only for fobs 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 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
Fabric Softener
Dispenser 9
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 9
Suds Miser’ System
(Model LA7685XM only) 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 13
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Before starting
your washer:
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
SIZESELECTOR, 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.
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the
-; when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
r- 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.152.6 L)’
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.
‘Approximate 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
clockwrse
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agrtation 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
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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 outthe washer
fills before agitation and timing start. After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Low-speed spins and
cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
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10
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knits l
gentle 2 *OfI - 2I
Low agitation and spin
i speeds and shorter wash FILL time gently wash delicate to A
items and washable
synthetic knits. rl
Selected
Level ’ 1 ?d_l
SOAK Cycle
WASH
Selected
lime;
High
Speed
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Periods of agitation
and soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.
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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.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
Special care is needed when soaking or pm-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

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 page 6.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing 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
in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See addltional
care lnformatlon on page 7 of your
“laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
TOStart the 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. Follow directions on the bottle
for the amount to use. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full
load. Use less with lower water level
settings. Use a cup with a pouring
spout to avoid spilling.
. Load the washer first
. 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.
. 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
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NOTE: Do not stop the washer during
this spin. If you do, the fabric softener
1. Lift the dispenser off the agitator. will be added to the remaining,
2. Add detergent and load to the basket. soapy wash water.This can cause
3. Replace the dispenser on the agitator. stains.
4. Add liquid fabric softener to the 8, Clean the dispenser after each use
dispenser using the amount recom- with only warm water. Detergent can
mended on the bottle. make softeners sticky and lumpy.
5. Avoid dripping or spilling any
fabric softener on the load.
6. IMPORTANT: Always add water (12to
1cup] to dilute fabric softenerto the
full mark on the dispenser.
7. Diluted softener will be added to the
load when the washer stops spinning
after the wash part of the cycle.
MAGIC CLEAN” lint falter
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.

For Model LA7685XM Only
The SUDS-MISER” System
Your washer has the SUDS-MISER@ System. It h&s 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.
If you have a storabe tub big E
.
i a portion of the wash water.
!nough to hold 25 gallons (95
liters] of water, you can have a qualified installer convert your
washer to save more of the water.
To save 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 PRESSCycle.
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.
4. Add about 1/2 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. Wafer
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 wafer
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.

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 dl
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.

WINTERIZING
Because some water stays in the washer, freez-
rng 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. Drscon- automobile-type
nect and dram antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket
ON
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To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page 8). 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
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. 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 in?
l Are both water faucets open?
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hOSeS
kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
9 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 1% 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 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...
The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
Water can siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘)

2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free tram:
Continental U.S. . (BOO) 253-1301
Michigan . . . . . . . (BOO) 632-2243
Alaska 81Hawaii (BOO) 253-1121
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-
1 work of franchised
TECH-CARE8 Serv-
TECU-CARE
ice Companies.
Lo FRANCHISEDSERVICE ) TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service,anYwhere in
the United 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 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-
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.
FSP
quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever
o you need a replacement port
for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement ports
will fit right and work right, because they are
made lo the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance
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