Whirlpool LA7680XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA768oxs
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Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers, Refrlgeralsr-

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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . , . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4
Starting Your Washer . . . . . 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATlNO
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . .
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For a Rinse and Spin . . . 12
For a Drain and Spin . . . . . 12
Fora Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liquid Bleach Dispenser . .
Fabric Softener Dispenser .
MAGIC CLEAN@Lint Filter
CARlN6 FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . , .
WASHER WARRANW . . . . . . . .
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01987 Whlrlpool Corpomtlon
Parts and features
Romevo the Consumer
Buy Gulde label. lt will be
easier to remove before the
washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before uslng to remove dust
from storing ar shipphg.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the Ild near the
hinge). Seria, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, Your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Servlce Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Reglrkrtlon Card burnished wlth
this product.
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Addifional Safety lnsfmcffons and Your Responsibiliffes
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions.
You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover. l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
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Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1. Select a LOAD SIZE
l 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 EXSMALL(a few small items)
and EXLARGE(a full load).
l Tochange the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET,then the desired water level.
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Select
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WATER TEMPERATURES
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 vour “Laundrv 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 8
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7galU32.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.4gals./62.1 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9gals./450 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.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10minutes of agitation in
the REGULARNORMAL 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. Tostop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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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 out, the washer fills
before aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise
until it po:nts to OFFand thgcycle ends. -
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
REGULAR
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
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items.
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
WASH
4
Minutes
Low
Speed
DRAIN
No
Agitation
REFILL
q
COOL
DOWN

NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some
cycles. In some cycles, cold water issprayed on the spinning load to help with
the rinsing.
Gerrtle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESScycles, the
agitotlon speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
NOTE:Always use cald rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
A lndlcater the machine is
pauslng for a brlef soak
perlod.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A lndlcater the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.

SPIN
Low
) Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
1~1~~~1~~~1
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

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SOAK Cycle
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 fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SUPER WASH Cycle
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when uslng the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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