Whirlpool LA9800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model LA98OOXS
Solid State
Electronic Touch Control
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Contents
Page Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2 Proper and Improper
IMPORTANT SAFETY Selections 13
INSTRUCTIONS.. . 3 Cycle Signals.. 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 14
Starting Your Washer . 4 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14
What Happens in Each MAGIC CLEANS Lint Filter 14
PRE-WASH Option 8 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15
What Happens is Each Winterizing.. 16
FABRIC Selection 10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
What Happens in Each ASSISTANCE 17
RINSE Option 12 WASHER WARRANTY.. 20
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Parts and features
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LAUNDRY
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INFORMATI
POWER ‘;; r
ON SOLID-STATE
ELECTRONIC
UCH CONTROLS
DIGITAL TIME
IQUID BLEACH
MAGIC CLEANa
LINT FILTER
(not shown]
LIQUID FABRIC 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). Serio, 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
Center. Service Company
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 responsjble 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
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer betore starting it.
POWER WATER LEVEL PREWASH OPTIONS FABRIC SELECTION TEMP C
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I PREWASH I YAW
1
. Touch POWER “ON!’ 2
. Select a WATER LEVEL.
l The washer will power up and the
Fabric Selection lights will scan. The
control is now ready for your
selection.
l You have 15 minutes to make a se-
lection or the washer will automati-
cally shut off.
l The washer will automatically fill
to the “HI” water level. If more or less
water is needed, touch the Water
Level pad. The blinking light shows
the actual water level. The non-
blinking light shows the selected
water level.
l Select the setting that fits the size
of load you are washing.
See your “Laundry Guide” for load
size suggestions.
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.
*Approximate
fill with load.
CAUTION: DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(21.7 galsJ82.1 L)*
(19.2 galsJ72.7 L)’
(16.4 galsJ62.1 L)’
(14.1galsJ53.4 L)’
(11.9gals./450 L)’

The outomatrc washer has Soltd
State Electronic Controls. Read instruc-
tions carefully before setting any
cycles.
3. k!Ekli Oplion.
l if pre-washing is not needed, skip
to step 4.
l The washer will shut off after complet-
ing the SOAK or PRE-WASH Cycles.
l The SUPERWASH Cycle must be
combined with a FABRIC Selection.
See pages 8 and 9.
4
Touch a
. FABRIC Selection.
l Touch a FABRIC Selection according
to the type of load being washed.
See pages 10 and 11.NOTE: The lights
wlii scan until a seiectlon has been
made.
l The washer will begin filling shortly
after a FABRIC Selection is made.
For More Selection Time
l Touch HOLD/RESTART at any step if
you want more time to decide on
another selection.
l HOLD/RESTART will stop the washer
for up to 15 minutes. To restart the
washer, touch the blinking HOLD
RESTARTpad.
Changing a Selection
l All options, except FABRIC Selec-
tions, can be changed any time
before they have started.
l FABRIC Selections may only be
changed up to the start of the
first FILL.
l If the washer has completed the
first FILL,touch POWER “OFF” then
start over with step 1.
l The indicator light will stay on and
one beep will sound when a selec-
tion has been accepted. I

POWER WATER LEVEL PREWASH OPTIONS FABRIC SELECTION TEMP C
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I PREWASH I WASH
To Change WASH or
5. RINSE Temperatures.
For example:
The washer is programmed to auto-
matically provide a warm wash and
a cold rinse in every selection.
l If another Wash or Rinse temperature
is wanted, touch the pad that corre-
sponds to the temperature wanted.
l To protect some fabrics, the washer
will not accept certain selections.
l Hot Wash option cannot be accepted
with:
- Knits/Gentle fabric selection.
-any Pre-Wash options.
If you touch
KNITS GENTLE. The HOT WASH
temperature
would not be
accepted.
l If a selection has not been ac-
cepted, the indicator light will not
stay on and 3 beeps will sound.
l The indicator light will stay on
and one beep will sound when a
selection has been accepted.
l A fabric selection must be selected
..
l Warm Rinse option cannot be accepted before HOT or COLD WASH oprrons can
with: be selected.
- Permanent Press fabric selection,

TIME DISPLAY
The TIME Display shows the total
amount of wash agitation time se-
lected. When the first fill begins, the
display changes to “AU:’ indicating
automatic operation.
l Any time during wash agitation
the MORE TIME or LESSTIME pad
can be touched. The display
will show the number of minutes
left in wash agitation.
l During the final spin the dis-
play changes to show the
number of minutes let? until the
cycle is finished and the load
can be removed.
Restarting the Washer
The washer is designed to “re-
member” where it was in the cycle
when HOLD/RESTART is touched. It
will not remember if there is a power
interruption, such as a blown fuse.
it power is lost at beginning
of wash cycle:
1. Touch POWER “ON:’
2. Touch FABRIC Selection and Options
The washer will finish filling (if needed),
and wash according to the new
selections.
If power is lost with water remaining
in the washer:
I. Touch POWER “ON:’
2. Touch SPIN to drain and spin the
load.
3. After the washer stops, touch POWER
“ON” again.
4. Touch FABRIC Selection and Options.
The washer will wash according to the
new selections.
if memory Is lost at beginning of rinse
cycle.
1. Touch POWER “ON:’
2. Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling and/
or the rinsing cycle.
Changing the Amount of Wash Time
When a FABRIC Selection is touched,
the amount of wash agitation time will
appear in the TIME Display. The wash
agitation time which appears is the
recommended time for that cycle (for
normally soiled items). IF MORE TIME
or LESSTIME is desired, touch the ap-
propriate TIMED WASH pad before the
end of the first fill.
See pages 10 and 11for minimum,
recommended and maximum wash
times. 7

What Happens in Each PRE-WASH Option
Use PRE-WASH Options to provide extra cleaning to heavily soiled or
stained items. The HOT WATEROption cannot be selected with any PRE-
WASH Options. Hot water can set stains.
NOTE: When combining the SUPER WASH Cycle with a WASH Cycle, it iS
necessary to select the SUPER WASH Cycle before the washer starts to
fill.
SOAK CYCLE Option
Brief periods of agitation and soak
time help remove heavy soils and cer-
tain stains that need extra pretreat-
ment Use recommended amount of
detergent.
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8 SECONDS
PRE-WASH Option
Use Pre-Wash on loads that need
some pretreating before the Wash
Cycle. Use recommended amount
of detergent or presoak additive.
shut off atter
8 SECONDS
completing the PRE-WASH Cycle.
SUPER WASH Option
Use fo r washing heavily soiled loads
that require maximum soil removal.
Double the recommended amount of
detergent when using this option.
1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’
2. CHECK WATER
LEVELSETTING.
3. TOUCH SUPERWASH.
8 SECONDS
4. TOUCH A FABRIC
SELECTION.
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NOTE: The washer will not begin SUPER WASH
until a FABRIC Selection has been made.

SOAK
26
1
Minutes
Occa-
sional
igitation
WASH
4
Minutes
NOTE: The SOAK Cycle auto-
matically fills to the HI water
level with warm water unless
a different water level and/
or COLD WASH has been
selected.
l The washer will stop after spin.
1
l Affer the PRE-WASH Cycle has been
completed, a FABRIC Selection can
be chosen,
NOTE: The PRE-WASH Cycle automat-
ically fills to the HI water level with
warm water unless a different water
level and/or COLD WASH has been
selected.
Afterthe PARTIAL DRAIN, the washer refills and washes
according to the FABRIC Selection and Options touched.
Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash.
NOTE: The SUPER WASH Cycle automatically fills to the SUPER
water level unless a different water level has been selected.
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For best results, use warm water for
soaking or prewashing stained items.
Hot water can set stalnr.
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What Happens in Each FABRIC Selection
Each FABRIC Selection has pre-set 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 the pad that corresponds
to the temperature you want. These temperature options are discussed on later
pages.
REGULAR HEAVY Selection
A selection for sturdily constructed
fabrics that are heavily soiled.
1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’
2. CHECK WATER
LEVELSETTING.
3. TOUCH REG HEAVY.
4. SELECTWASH TIME
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8 SECONDS
WASH *
1-8
7
Minutes
High
Speed
(if different than10
minutes).
PERMANENT PRESS Selection
A special selection with the
necessary cool down rinses
which helps keep wrinkles from
setting into Permanent Press
and some synthetic fabrics.
1. TOUCH POWER
“ON:’
2. CHECK WATER
LEVELSETTING.
3. TOUCH PERM’T PRESS.
4. SELECTWASH TIME (if
8 SECONDS
different than 8 minutes).
KNITS/GENTLE Selection
A selection that gently washes and
spins delicate items and washable
knits.
1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’
2. CHECK WATER
LEVELSETTING.
3. TOUCH KNITS GENTLE.
4. SELECTWASH TIME
(if different than
5 minutes).
8 SECONDS
NOTE: FABRIC Selection can be changed up to the start of the first fill.
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