Whirlpool LA77O0XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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question, have this information ready:
1. complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy. this information in these spaces
Keep this book, your “laundry Guide” and
sales slip
Center. in the laundry Information
Model Number
SefiOlNumber
PurchaseDate
Service Company
Phone Number
this product.
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Your Nsponsibilitie
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully
for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for maklng 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!
l is connected to the right kind of
outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain.*
l is properly grounded:
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not
fail below freezing.
l isnot 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 3
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 12
Fora Soak or Pre-Wash 13
Liquid Bleach Dispenser. 13
Fabric Softener Dispenser 14
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CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 15
Winterizing . 16
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . 17
WASHER WARRANTT . . . . 20
01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1.Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start the washer.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Setthe knob on or between EX
SMALL[a few 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.
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
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CAUTION:
in the water. Too big a load or too
DO NOT
little water can cause wear or
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items. (17.3gal./655 L)’
*Approximate (14.7gal./557 L)’
fill with load. (12.1galI45.8 L)*
U(SMALL (9.5 gaU36.0 L)’
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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
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.

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. Affer agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise
until it points to OFFand the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
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
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DOWN
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
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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.
For better fabric care in the REGULARcycles, the agitation speed is reduced
during the last few minutes of wash time.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.
The washer
will
proceed
to EXTRA
RINSEif
selected

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

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycle
SUPER WASH 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.
Usefor washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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Pre-wash setting begins here,
(see page 13).
Special care is needed when soaking or pm-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of ihls cycle.

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 auto-
matically proceed into the extra
rinse and spin after the REGULAR
Cycle.
If no extra rinse and spin iswanted
in a REGULARCycle, make sure the
button is in the “OFF” position. Foran
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 OFFarea in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For agltatlon and spin speeds In each cycle, see pages 6-11.
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For a soak or pre-wash
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-soak product.
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point at number
in the SOAKCycle. Usethe 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
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
*Tostart soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAKCycle.
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.
2.
3.
Load the washer first.
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 touche
Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash par-f of the cycle.
For information on bleaching, s
ice “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 recom-
mended on the bottle.
3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric
softener on the load.
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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 during 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.
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WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
REMOVESHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers,
Caring for your washer
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to
wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave
the lid up until the basket isdry. Wlpe
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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Wmterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freezing
can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved
ring 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.
ON
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.
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If you need service or assistance,
u follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fl!!:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage? veil.
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 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 stops durlng a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains
wlfhouf runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure fhe drain hose Is hlgher
than fhe wafer level In the washer.
If lf Isn?:
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 YOUneed
as&stance?..
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ senf-
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
setice%.
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
1 of franchised TECH-
are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate our COOL-LINE serv-
ice assistance telephone number
(see Step 2) or look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages under:
*PPLIINtES-nO”SEHOLD-ELECTRlCAL*PPLIANCES-
YAJOR-SERYICELREPllR MAJOR-REPAIIINGLPARTS
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 US-33 North
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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