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.
2
Select
.
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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WASH
Minttes
High
Speed
Special care Isneeded when soaking laundry. See
your “Laundry Guid#’ for proper use of this cycle.

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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need on extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra detergent
con require on extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
Your washer con be set to drain and
spin out wafer.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFFarea in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-11.
For a soak
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product.
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the SOAKCycle.
4. Pull Control Knob out. The
washer will start.
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set StainS.
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 additional care
Information In your “Laundry
Guide!’
‘To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to Qnumber in the SOAK Cycle.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than I 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.
I. Load the washer first.
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach
splash, drip or run down into the
washer basket. Undlluted 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.”
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Add detergent and load to the
basket.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to the
dispenser using the amount recom-
mended on the bottle.
3. Avoid dripping orspilling any fabric
softener on the load.
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
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 durlng this time. If you do,
the softener will mix with the remain-
ing soapy wash water. Thiswill
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.
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
OF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS suTh 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.
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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 3. Setthe washer for a
faucets. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN
and drain water antifreeze in the (see page 12).Let it
inlet hoses. basket run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
OH
4. Run the washer
through a com-
To use the washer again...
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1
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Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
It 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 Isthe lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked you home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer fills and drains
without runnlng:
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 tt isn%
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion InstructionsI’)
l Are both water faucets open?
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2. If you need
assistance:..
Call Whlrlpool 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
of franchised TECH-
CARE@Service Com-
ponies, TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CAREservice in your
area, call our CCCL-LINE service assis-
tance telephone 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 Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If YOUneed FSP”
replacement parts?..
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.
‘If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for
assistance.

Notes
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Notes
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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP’areplacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE’” service comaanv.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear-
WARRANTY case assembly if defective in materials or
From Date of Purchase workmanship.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
or fail to contain water, due to defective
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 your washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in otherthan 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.
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