Whirlpool LA7899XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”’
Super Capacity
Model
LA7899XP
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Parts and features
MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
Buy Guide label. It will be
eosier to remove before
the washer is used.
3 Removethe Co”s”mer
i
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:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the Serial Number
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
Service Company/
slip and warranty.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished witi
this product.
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Yo
RE
Iur
?ad tt
responsibilities
iis “Use and Core Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You ore personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that con
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 Q Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser. 11
MAGIC CLEAN ’ Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 14
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. IfYou Hove a Problem 15
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load In washer.
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 be-
tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small
items) and EX LARGE [a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
NOTE: Use the EX 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) 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. 8
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1L)’
MEDIUM (16.4 gals.162.1L)’
HAND WASHABLES (11.9 gals./45OL)’
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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
shows10 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 agrtation 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 con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
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.
REFILL
rl
COOL
DOWN

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 loa
with the rinsing.
WASH
ri
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
High
cnnnrl for permanent press fabrics. I

KNIT /GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK AND PRE-WASH 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-soa k
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
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.

1Agitation 1’ 1 Speed 1’ IAgit&tionI ’ I Speed I ’ I
I’I Cycle I
I u 1- Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your”laundry Guide” for, proper use of this cycle. I
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.

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. 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 to drain
and spin out water.
l 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 wafer can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycleuse the 6-minute
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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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.
L
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
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
ofthecycle.
NOTE: Do not stop the washer
during this time. If you do, the
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.
softener will mix with the remaining
soapy wash water. This 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.
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
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,

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.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
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.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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~ Winterizing
I
Because some water stays in the washer, freez-
ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather..
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 10). 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. Turn on the water faucets.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
L 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 fill:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the wafer 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
info a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer fills and drains with-
out 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 drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both wafer 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 trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran-
chised TECH-CARE r
Service Compa-
nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number(see Step 2) or look
in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
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
‘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 re-
spond to your request for assistance.
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