Whirlpool LA7980XS User manual

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Model
LA7980XS

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
Extra Rinse Option 12
For a Rinse and Spin 12
Page-
For a Drain and Spin 12
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13
Fabric Softener Dispenser 14
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter 14
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15
Winterizing.. 16
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.................. 17
WASHER WARRANTY 20
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
CYCLE
LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EXTRA RINSE
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
LIQUID FABRIC
SOnENER DISPENSER
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.
J
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers
from plate (under lid near hinge)
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
Model Number
Serial Number
l Keep this book, Your “Laundry
Guide” and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them- in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautrons.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that Your washer:
. is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
1.
Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER 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 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.
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely CAUTION:
in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 gaU82.l L)’
MEDIUM (16.8 gal./63.6 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)’
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures by pushing a button
9 This drawing shows a warm wash
[top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”

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 mln-
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 WIII
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
clockwise until it points to OFF and 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
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.

the rinsing.
Gentle 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.
Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
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
t
Extra Rinse repeats I
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
WASH
Low
Speed

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.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
in-
WASH
2
Minutes
High
Speed
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
I A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
A cycle that gently period.
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

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.
Use for 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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