Whirlpool LA9800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model LA9800XM
Solid State
Mark II Series
Electronic Touch
Control
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Parts and features
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POWER
ON/OFF ’ IUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN’
rnrA 4TION LINT FILTER
CENTER SOLID STATE (not shown]
ELECTRONIC
\ I , TOUCH CONTROL
/
LIQUID
FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER
LIQUID BLEACH
/ DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
PLATENUMBER
(not shown)
- AGITATOR
- BASKET
- TUB
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 Num-
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty. service Company/ Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2

re
:sponsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” 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.*
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
FABRIC SELECTION 8
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
WASH OPTION 10
Wash Time and
Temperature Options 12
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
RINSE OPTION 13
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 14
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 14
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser 14
MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter 14
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15
WINTERIZING 16
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 17
F1983 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE tNSTRUCTlONS - 3

Before starting your washer:
1. LOAD SIZE ’
l To change the setting on the
LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, move the tab
to RESET.
l Then move the tab to a setting that
describes the size of the load You
want to wash.
l Set the tab on or between HAND
WASHABLE (a few small items] and
EXTRA LARGE [a full load).
See the “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
Move POWER /
2. SWITCH TO ON.
l The REG: HEAVY Indicator Light will
come on. You will have 8 seconds
to touch a different FABRIC selector.
l If you do not touch a drfferent
FABRIC selector, the washer will
automatrcally start In the REG’
HEAVY cycle.
L0.4D SIZES :\ND W.4TER LE\‘ELS
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the
when you have lessthan a full load load must be able to move freely in
to wash. the water.Too big a load ortoo little
water can tear items.
EXTRA LARGE (20.5 gals/77.6L)*
MEDIUM (13.9 gals52.6L).
HAND WASHABLE (7 8 gals I29 5L)’
Approxlmote fill with load
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/
Select a
3. FABRIC selector
A. Other selections. If you want a
cycle other than REG ‘HEAVY, touch
a different FABRIC selector within 8
seconds after turning on POWER
SWITCH
l For agrtation and spin speeds in
each cycle, see pages 8 through 13
C. If an indicator light does not
glow after a selector is touched:
l The selector was not touched on
the lower half. Touch selectors
only in lower area beneath light.
l The 8-second selection time ran
out.
l The option you chose can’t be
combined with the FABRIC selec-
tion. See page 7 for more details.
B. For more time. Touch HOLD if
you want more time to decide on
another selection.
l HOLD will stop the washer while
you make another selection. Then
push RUN.
D. Changing a Selection. Before
the washer starts, touch another
selector. This cancels the selection
you don’t want.
If the washer has started, move the
POWER SWITCH to OFF.
l Then start back at Step 1 on
page 4.
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Select Ul-\SI1 and
4. RINSE OPTIONS
A. The Electronic Controls are pre-
‘set for a warm wash and cold rinse
in every FABRIC selection.
B. Change wash and rinse tem-
peratures by touching WASH OPTION
selectors.
l You must touch an OPTION within 8
seconds after touchrng a FABRIC
selection.
l See page 10 for more tips
on adding OPTIONS to FABRIC
selections.
Restarting
5. your washer
Your washer will “remember” its
cycle if you touch HOLD. It will not
remember if there is a power
interruption such as a blown fuse
If memory is lost at beginning
of wash cycle -
1. Move switch to POWER ON
2. Touch FABRIC selector and
options.
3. The washer will finish filling (If
needed) and wash according
to the new selections
If memory is lost at end of
wash cycle -
1. Move switch to POWER ON.
2. Touch SPIN ONLY to drain and spin
3. After the washer stops, again
move switch to POWER ON.
4. Touch RINSE SPIN to fill, rinse, drain
and spin the load.
If memory is lost at beginning
of rinse cycle -
1. Move switch to POWER ON.
2. Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling or
to finish the rinsing cycle.
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Using selections together
A. The Electronic Controls are
preset to help you choose
selections for the best washing.
To protect some fabrics, your
washer will not accept certain
selections.
B
hot
wash
l For example, the HOT WASH
if you touch option will not
KNITS;‘GENTLE, be accepted.
l The Indicator lights will show
which selections are accepted.
C. One indicator light glows but
another goes off.
Your second selection cancelled
the first. For example, if you touched
REG/HEAVY and decide you want
PERM’T PRESS, just touch the lower
area of PERM’T PRESS.The REGIHEAVY
Selection is cancelled and its indi-
cator light goes off.
B. The indicator light glows and
stays glowing.
When this happens, your selection
has been accepted. The washer will
use the FABRIC selection [and
OPTIONS) you selected.
B
knits
gentle
B
warm
rinse
Pages 8 through 13 of this book
explain what happens in each se-
lection. See details on which selec-
tions can and can’t be used
together.
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What happens in each FABRICselection
Each FABRIC Selection has preset agitation and spin speeds designed for
different kinds of fabrics.
All FABRIC Selections are pre-set to use warm wash water and cold rinse
water. These temperatures can be changed by touching a WASH OPTION or
RINSE OPTION Selector.
REGULAR HEAVY Selection
High agitation and spin speeds help
remove heavy soils and spin water
from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.
B
1. SET LOAD SIZE
2. TURN POWER ON
3. IN 8 SECONDS,
WASHER WILL AU-
rw TOMATICALLY
heavy CHOOSE COR-
RECT WASHING
CONDITIONS
PERMANENT PRESS Selection I-,
High agitation, low-speed spins and
cooling of the wash water before the
spin helps keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press fabrics.
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1. SET LOAD SIZE
2. TURN POWER ON
3. TOUCH PERM’T
PRESS WITHIN 8
per m’t SECONDS
press
8 SECONDS PARTIAL
DRAM
KNITS /GENTLE Selection
Low agitation and spin speeds and
shorter wash time gently wash deli-
cate items and washable synthetic
knits.
I 1. SET LOAD SIZE
2. TURN POWER ON
1 I
8 SECONDS
3. TOUCH
KNITS/GENTLE
WITHIN 8 SECONDS
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Each of these options will be discussed on later pages.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during spin. In some selec-
tions, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing.
OPTIONS:
. HOT or COLD WASH
l SHORT WASH (10 mans wash agitation)
l EXTRA SHORT [5 mins. wash agitation)
l WARM RINSE
l 2nd RINSE
l SUPER WASH can be used as a pre-wash
OPTIONS:
REHLL
u
l HOT or COLD WASH
COLD COOL
l SHORT WASH (6 mins. wash agitation)
Hlgh
DOWN
l EXTRA SHORT (5 mins. wash agitation)
speed
l 2nd RINSE
l SUPER WASH can be used as a pre-wash
OPTIONS:
l COLD WASH only
l SHORT WASH (6 mins. wash agitation]
l EXTRA SHORT (5 mins. wash agitation)
l 2nd RINSE
l SUPERWASH can be used as a pre-wash

What happens for each WASH option
Use WASH Options to change the automatic settings in FABRIC selections.
WASH Options allow you to select different water temperatures, Cycle
lengths and special wash cycles.
SOAK Option
Periods of agitation and soaking
clean stained, yellowed, gray or
heavily soiled laundry. No rinse. Use
recommended amount of detergent.
I. SET LOAD SIZE
2. TURN POWER ON 1 I
8 SECONDS
3. TOUCH OPTION
WITHIN 8 SECONDS
SUPER WASH as pre-wash
A pre-wash for heavily soiled
or stained loads that you want to
check before making a FABRIC
Selection. Use enough detergent
for a single wash.
1. SETLOAD SIZE
2. TURN POWER ON 1 I
8 SECONDS
3. TOUCH SUPER
WASH WITHIN 8
SECONDS
SUPER WASH as a double wash I
A double wash for heavily soiled
loads. Use twice the recommended
amount of detergent.
1. SET LOAD SIZE
2. TURN POWER ON
3. TOUCH SUPER
WASH WITHIN 8
SECONDS 8 SECONDS 8 SECONDS
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NOTES:
l SOAK CYCLE automatically fills
with warm water unless You
touch COLD WASH.
l SOAK CYCLE cannot be used
with any other WASH OpHon or
FABRIC Selection.
l DISSOLVE DRY DETERGENT IN
1 QUART OF WARM WATER BEFORE
. ~~~)f~~~~ LlQUlD
l TOUCH FABRIC AND OPTIONS

Wash time options
If you touch a FABRIC selection
without touching a time option, the
washer will agitate for the time
preset in the FABRIC selection:
- REG/HEAVY 14 minutes
- PERM’T PRESS 12 minutes
- KNITS/GENTLE 8 minutes
short
II
pre-set agitation
time of each
IIwashII
FABRIC selector
is shortened to:
REG/HEAVY ............... 10 mins.
PERM’T PRESS ............... 8 mins.
KNITS/GENTLE .............. 6 mins.
When You touch
EXTRA SHORT, the
pre-set agitation
time of each
FABRIC selection
is shortened to:
Wash temperature options
If You touch a FABRIC selection
without touching a temperature
option, the washer will fill with warm
wash water. It will refill with cold
rinse water.
You can change the wash water
temperature by selecting one of
these options
Touch HOT WASH if
you want hot wash
water for REG/ HEAVY
or PERM’T/PRESS
selections. You can-
not select HOT WASH
with KNITS/GENTLE,
SOAK CYCLE or SUPER
WASH. This is to pro-
tect knits from shrink-
age or srrercning and stains from
being heat set in fabrics.
Touch COLD WASH
if You want cold
wash water for
any FABRIC selec-
tion, SOAK CYCLE,
SUPER WASH or
RINSE SPIN.
REG/ HEAVY 5 mins.
PERMIT PRESS 5 mins.
KNITS/GENTLE 4 mins.
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What happens for each
RINSE option
FABRIC selections are pre-set for cold rinse water. To get
warm rinse water In REG/ HEAVY and KNITS/ GENTLE:
1. Move switch to POWER ON
2. Select LOAD SIZE
3. Touch FABRIC Selector
4. Touch WARM RINSE
To protect permanent press fabrics, PERM’T PRESS Selector
will not accept WARM RINSE.
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rinse
spin
Extra rinse for towels jeans or heavily soiled items that need
extra detergent. The rinse temperature and spin speed will
be the same as the first rinse.
For loads needing rinse and spin only. Also useful for finish-
ing a cycle that’s been canceled by a power interruption or
by turning power off.
RINSE /SPIN and SPIN ONLY Options are pre-set for high speed spin. For a low
speed spin, touch KNITS/GENTLE before you select RINSE ‘SPIN or SPIN ONLY.
A
spin
only
A drain and spin for loads that you want canceled. Also
useful for loads canceled by a power interruption.
SECONDS

Other operating instructions
Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Follow directions on the bottle
for the amount to use. Never use
more than 1cup (250 mL) for a full
load. Use less with lower water level
settings. Use a cup with a pouring
spout to avoid spilling.
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
I. Remove the dispenser to add de-
tergent and clothes to the basket.
Replace dispenser on top of
agitator.
2. Add recommended amount of
liquid fabric softener. Use a mea-
suring cup with a pouring spout to
avoid spilling.
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.
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3. Add enough hot water to till the
dispenser to the full mark.
4. Diluted softener will be added to
the load when the washer stops
spinning after the wash cycle. DO
NOT stop the washer during this
spin. If you do, softener will mix
with remaining, soapy wash water.
This will cause stains.
5. Remove dispenser and rinse
thoroughly after each use. Rinse
with warm water. Do not put
detergent in dispenser.

Caring for your washer
OF
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.
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Winterizing
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. Dlscon- automoblle-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses basket
ON
IO use me washer again.. .
-
1. tlush water pipes and hoses
2. Connect hoses to the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets
3. Touch the SPIN
ONLY option (see
page 13). Let the
washer run for
a bout 30 seconds
to mix the anti-
freeze and water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling -
for assistance.. .1
Performance problems often re-
sult 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 In3
l Are both water faucets open?
. Are fuses blown or ctrcuit-breaker
trapped?
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in3
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
l Remember,the washer will stop
for about I1 7minutes after the
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this 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
draining durrng wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘)

2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 6 Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
1 work of franchised
I TECH-CARE” Serv-
1 7&%/-CAR~ ! ice Companies.
FRAHCHlSEDSEn”~1 TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warrantyservice,anywherein
the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone 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 Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you must call orwrite, please pro-
vide: 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.
0
FSP is a registered trademark
01 Whirlpool Corporation for
FSP
quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever
R
you need a replacement part
for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work nght. because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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Notes

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