Whirlpool LA77OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
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LA77OOXP
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Parts and features
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SIZE
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LAUNDRY
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
CENTER / SELECTOR
/ CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN ’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID FABRIC
/SOFTENER DisfwsER
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
I
shipping.
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from plate underthe lid near the
hinge). Serlo, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip,
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Da’e
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty. Service Company /
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase IS all
that is required for In-warranty service.
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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..
. is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
9 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 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 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 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 It
Fabric Softener Dispenser. 11
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 14
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
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Starting your washer
Before starting m 1. Measure and add detergent
your washer: 2. Place sorted load in washer.
I / 3. Start washer.
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
2. 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
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.
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. 0
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(17.3 gals./655 L)’
*Approximate (14.7 gals./557 L)’
fill with load. (12.1galsJ45.8 L)’
(9.5 gaW36.0 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
clockwise.
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 with
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 fabrics that ore
heavily soiled.
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PERMANENTPRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
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NOTE: You may hec
some cycles. In some
with the rinsing.
Ir the sound of water spraying
cycles, cold water is sprayeci
DRAIN
No
Agitation
DRAIN
No
Agitation
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PARTIAL
DRAIN
c
(Pause]
during the spin parts of
Ion the spinning load to help I
NOTE: Always use cold rinse
permanent press fabrics.
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SPIN
High
Speed
4 Spray
Rinses
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water for

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles
Brief periods of agltation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soak
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 de-
tergent recommended
when using the SUPERWASH
Cycle.

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+ Pre-wash setting begins here,
[see page 10).
Special core is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your”Laundry Guide” for proper use ot this cycle.
The washer will proceed to
the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If
you wont a different cycle to
follow Super Wash, push in
the cycle control knob, turn
to the cycle and time you
wont, pull knob out to start.
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set lo drain
and spin out water
. Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak 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, add 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 agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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