Whirlpool LA7700XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA7700XP
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN
LINT FILTER
(not shown]
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
[not shown)
CLOTHES
- GUARD
1 AGITATOR
1 BASKET
‘TUB
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 youneed service or call with a -.-- -
question, have this tnformatlon ready.
Mod&’ ‘9umUer
1. Complete Model and Serial N Jm-
bers [from plate under the Ild near the -~--
hinge). Se,l,J, x
imber
2. Purchase date from sales slip -____
Copy this information in these spazes
Pl,rchcr-e Dole
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
Service Company
sales slip and warranty
Phone Number
There IS no warranty registration tc, return Proof of-purchase IS all
that IS required for In-warranty serv ce
2

Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Gurde” care-
fully for Important use and safety
information
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer,.
l is installed by a qualified Installer.
l IS properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.-
* IS connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply. water
supply and dram
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
STARTING YOUR WAiilER 3
4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterfzing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
I. Before Calling for’ 14
Assistance 14
2 If You Need Assistance 15
3 If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SlZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
. Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few items)
and LARGE (a full load)
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures by pushing a button
- This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selectlon
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 brg a load or too
Ill-Hewater can cause wear or
tearing of load items. 0
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(17.3 galsJ65.5 L)’
‘Approximate (14.7 gals./557 L)’
fill with load. (12.1gals./45.8 L]*
(9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’
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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
clockwlse
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 Cycle
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set wrth
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

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
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabncs that are
heavily soiled
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
FILL WASH
soiled
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Se$zd 1 f’Ai;E )
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
FILL WASH
rlrl
Se$~d 1 ‘;g )
6

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
same 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

KNITS/GENTLE c’s de
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove FILL
heavy soils and certain to
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use reco”m-
mended amount of
q
Selected
Level
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SL‘PER N:WH CJde
Use for washing heavrly
sotled loads that require FILL
maximum soil removal to
c
Selected
Double the amount of de- Level
tergent recommended
when using the SUPERWASH
Cycle
WASH
4
1
Minutes
High
Speed
WASH
6
, Minutes
LJ
High
Speed
a

1 1 WASH 1 1 SOAK 1 1
1Agitation 1’
Minutes 1 Minutes
High
Speed ‘r IAgitation ’ I !
fq,~,~
+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelO).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
The washer will proceed to
the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If
you want a different cycle to
follow Super Wash, push in
the cycle control knob, turn
to the cycle and time you
want, pull knobout to start.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need on extra rinse and
spin for heavily solled loads which
need more detergent [Extra de-
tergent con require on extra rrnse ]
. Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwlse to any l on the dial
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer WIII fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin
For a drain and spin
Your flasher con be set to drain
and spin out water
l Push Control Knob In
. Turn clockwlse to the bar just before
OFF In any cycle See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will darn and sprn
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9
For a snak nr nre-wash
For best results. use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
. Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product.
l Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle. .use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash.’
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle IS over, odd de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
‘To start soak or pre-wash with agrtation, the Cycle 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 it touches.
3. 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
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 fab-
ric softener on the load.
MAGIC CLEAk8 lint filter
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot
water. Add enough hot water to fill
the dispenser up to the opening.
5. Start the washer. Diluted liquid fab-
ric 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. Thii 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.
The lint filter in yourwasher 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
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses,
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.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
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 w ~:sher freez-
lnq can cause a lot of damage If yocir washer IS
stored or moved during the cold weather
1. Shut off both water
faucets Dlscon-
nect and drain
water Inlet hoses
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page IO). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water
To use the washer again.. .
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
1. Flush water pipes and hoses
2. Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze
3. Tc;rn on the water fai,cets

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling
for assistance.. .
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself wrthout tools of any
kind
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in7
* 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:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
l Is a fuse blown or circurt-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS
DURING A CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
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...
l The washer may seem to be
drainrng during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘]
8 Are both water faucets open?
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2. If you need assistance ....
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . , . , . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our tralned 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-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE Serv-
7ECfMARE Ice Companies
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 JOU hale a problem ....
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
hIstance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
;ultants, or if you prefer, write to
Mr Robert FGunts, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
If you must call or write. please pro-
‘iide model number, serial number,
‘date of purchase, and a complete
aescrrptlon of the problem. Th+s in-
+ormat+on IS needed in order to bet-
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