Whirlpool LA7900XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA79ooxs
hcrowave Ovens. lrash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-I

Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each
Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.. 12
For a Rinse and Spin 12
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For a Drain and Spin 12
For a Soak 12
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 13
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 14
Winterizing 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 16
WASHER WARRANTY 20
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN@
CONTROL LINT FILTER
KNOB (not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company
Center. Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them- in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover. petted of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
yI$ Be sure to measure and add detergent, then Place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1 . Select a LOAD SIZE
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 EX SMALL [a few small items)
and EX LARGE (a full load).
l To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET,then the desired water level.
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NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
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
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
EX LARGE (21.7 gaU82.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.8 galJ63.6 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)*
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
fill with load.

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 NORMAL 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. 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 CyFle*
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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock wise
until it points to OFF and thecycle 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
PERMANENT
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
DRAIN
No
Agitation

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.
Genlie Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
REFILL
q
COOL
DOWN
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
pauslng for a brief soak
perlod.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates the machlne is
pauslng for a brief soak
perlod.
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NOTE: Always use cold rlnse water
for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK Cycle
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
detergent recommended
when uslng the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
FILL
to
u
Selected
Level
WASH
4
Minutes
High
Speed
c
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