Whirlpool LA7681XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA7681XS

Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.. 12
Extra Rinse Option 12
For a Rinse and Spin 12
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Fabric Softener Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY EXTRA RINSE MAGIC CLEAN @
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
LIGUID FABRIC
SOFlENER DISPENSER
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the Serial Number
hinge].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Dote
Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company
Center.
Phone Number
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.
2

Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities
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. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
m ’ Be sure to measure and add detergent, then Place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1 . Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
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 EX SMALL (a few small items)
and EX LARGE (a full load].
l To change the water level after the
washer has started to till, turn the knob
to RESET,then the desired water level.
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.”
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
tearing of load items.
A
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.4 gals./62.1 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./&.0 L)’
4

Start the washer
A. Push In the Control Knob an
turn It to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise. t
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.
C. Start the washer by pulling ut
the Control Knob. The washe
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected te
will agitate for the selected
number of minutes. i
-
perature. After filling, the was er
D. TOstop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
5

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 clock wise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily
constructed fabrics that
are heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
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A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
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DOWN
1
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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.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
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Extra Rinse repeats I
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
1 Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
l-l
WASH NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
Low for permanent press fabrics.
Speed
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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
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REFILL
lightly soiled permanent COOL
press and some synthetic DOWN I
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
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rindicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
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rindicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
A cycle that gently period.
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.

DRAIN
No
4gitatloi
WASH
LOW
Speed
1
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

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 foi-
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 using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
WASH
4
1 Mlnutes
High
Speed
10

Special care is needed when soaking laundry
See your ‘Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I
The washer will proceed to the
REGULAR/HEAVYCycle. Ifyou
want a different cycle to follow
SUPERWASH,push In the cycle
control knob, turn to the cycle and
time you want, pull knob out to
start.

Extra rinse option
(automatic)
For an automatic extra rinse in the
REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL
Cycles:
l Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON”
position before the REGULAR Cycle
starts. The washer will automatically
proceed into the extra rinse and spin
after the REGULAR Cycle.
If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in a
REGULAR Cycle, make sure the button is
in the “OFF” position. For an extra rinse in
other cycles, see “For a rinse and spin:’
For a drain and spin
Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
(manual)
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra detergent
can require an 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 can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area 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.
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For best results, use warm water
for soaking or prewashing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product.
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point at a
number in the SOAK Cycle. Use the
4 minute mark for a pre-wash?
4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will start.
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
informatlon in your “Laundry
Guide!’
*To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the 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 ft 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!’
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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
fabric softener on the load.
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot
water. Add enough hot water to fill
the dispenser 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 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.
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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 SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before never be put on or in the washer.
washing. Close metal zippers. Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
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.
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.

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 R.V 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Disconnect or automobile 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.
ON
4. Run the washer
through a com-
To use the washer again...
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest
YOU
follow these five steps:
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If vour washer does not fill:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
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 Is the lid closes?
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?
If your washer fills and drains
wlthout 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 lt imY:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need
assistance%.
Call Whirlpool 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
1 of franchised TECH-
CARE@ Service Com-
panies. TECH-CARE
service 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 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 you need 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.
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Notes

WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER
WARRANTY
AWOOl
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CAREm service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
WARRANTT or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. ItIStriXt you how to use the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. Thls 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.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVEtiED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
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