Whirlpool LA7800XP User manual

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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...
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 drain.-
* 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.
OTHER OPERATING’ 6
INSTRUCTIONS 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak 10
Cleaning the Lint Falter 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 13
1 Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2 If You Need Assistance 14
3 If You Need Serwce 14
4. If You Have a Problem 14
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Select a
I. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR. turn the knob to RESET
l Then turn the knob to point at a
setting that describes the srze of the
road yocl want ‘0 was?
- Set the knob arvwh+.:re 1~7cr tje-
iweer, HANC WAStiAP.!.F 7 few \I--IC>:
terns1 end EX L,ARGE .: ?!,;:I!.oc ~‘1
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures by pushing a button.
* Thusdrawrng shows a warm wash
[top temperature) and cold rrnse
ibottom temperature) selectron
?ecornmended wash temperatures
.:an oe foilnd in your “Laundry Guide.”

3. Start the washer
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A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows40 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. 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 agitatron and sprn speeds designed for different
kinds of fabncs Numbers on the dtal In each cycle are the minutes of WASH
cigrtation trme
When the Cycle Control Knob ISsetto d number znd pulled out,the washer
f~llc before ogrtatror and trming starts After agitatron starts, the knob turns
REGULAR Cycle
A cycie tar sturdily con-
structea fcbrlcs that are
heavily soiled
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
sorled WASH
10
, Minutes
Ll
High
Speed
PERJI.4SESl- PRESS C‘s cle
A sceclcl cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrrnkies
front settrng Into Permanent
Press c;nd some synthetic

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
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

KNITS/GESTLE Cycle
6 cycle that gentiy washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits
Sl:PER Wl4SH Qcle
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of de-
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SOAK .4ND PRE-W, ASH Cycles
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-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
WASH
Selected
Time,
tow
Speed
WASH
4
1
Minutes
High
Speed
)

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 knob out to start.
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+ 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.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may neec: an extra rinse and
spin for heavily solled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can requtre an extra rinse.]
l Push Control Knob In
. Turn clockwlse to any ‘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.
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
= Push Control Knob in.
0 Turn clockwlse 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
l Use recommended amount of
For best results. use warm water for detergent or pre-soak product.
soaking stained laundry Hot water
l Push Control Knob in.
can set stains.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle?
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 with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Cleaning the lint ftiter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates
Check it ofien to make sure it’s clean
and is filtering at its best.
To remove it for cleaning. press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter
IO

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 soti 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.

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 pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
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.
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.
12

Winterizing
Because some iyatef stays rn tr,E vrlashei freez-
rng can cause a 101of damage. if your wcsher IS
stored or moved during the coid -weather
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1. Shut off botn water 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN
nect and drain antifreeze in the (see page 10). Let it
water Inlet hoses. basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Pun :he washel
;b:ro.,cji, .: :~rY
oleff; ~v,,re vd~rfi
To use the washer again.. .
one cup 2! deter-
’ ;ltisn water olpes end noses gert to crean out
:he slntifreese
2. Connect -:oses to the wosher.
:. I:J~- sn the wa?er faucets

2. If j’ou 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 ourtrafned Con-
sultants. The Consultant can Instruct
you In how to obtafn satisfactory op-
eration from your oppllance or, If
service IS necessary, recommend a
aualffied service company in yotir
area
3. If you need service*. ..
WhIrlpool has
a nationwfde net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE’ Serv-
ice Companres
TECH-CARE serv-
Ice technfcians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provtde
after-warranty servlce,anywhere in
the Unlted States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number [see Step 2) or iook IP.
your telephone drrectory Yellow
Pages under,
1. If J’OU ha\,e a problem’. . .
;=a11 our COOL-LINE service as-
sstance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, wrote to
Mr. Robert FGunts, Vice Presfdent
WhIrlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
‘If you must call orwrite, please pro-
vrde. model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance
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c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.