Whirlpool LA8800XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
VariableThreeSpeed
Model
LA88OOXS
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES 2 For a Drain and Spin 12
IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13
INSTRUCTIONS. 3 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14
Starting Your Washer 4 MAGIC CLEAN’” Lint Filter 14
What Happens in Each Cycle 6 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
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OTHER OPERATING Winterizing.. 16
INSTRUCTIONS.. 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
Extra Rinse Option 12 ASSISTANCE 17
For a Rinse and Spin 12 WASHER WARRANTY.. 20
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN@
SIZE
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CONTROL LINT FILTER
SELECTOR
(not shown)
SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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). Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your “Laundn/ Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and
mail 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 gloss fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles con 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 con be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the some
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash OS ommonio or acids such OS petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
4 . 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.
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
A
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 gals.182.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.4 gals./62.1 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./450 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 wont. The numbers ore 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 Cycle*
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle ore the minutes of WASH
agitation time.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to Q 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 ore
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that ore 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
items.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
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[Pause)
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin ports of some
cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with
the rinsing.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric core in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the lost few minutes of wash time.
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Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
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WASH
Low
Speed
1
REFILL
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 items.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
KNITS GENTLE
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A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
KNITS GENTLE
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.

WASH NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
Low
Speed for permanent press fabrics.
SPIN
LOW
Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
SPIN
High
Speed

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles
SUPER WASH Cycle
REGULAR
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 tol-
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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