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
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.
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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