Whirlpool LA3400XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000@

Large Capacity

Model

LA34ooXP

IWaVe

OWOS.

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CYCLE

I CENTER CONTROL

KNOB AND

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Inni chnwnl

-CLOTHES GUARD

- AGITATOR

- BASKET

-TUB

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: Model Number

1. Complete

Model and Serial Num-

bers (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 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 servfce.

Your responsibilities

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..

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

is connected to the right kind

of outlet, electric supply, water

supply and drain.’

is properly grounded..

is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic

washers.

is properly maintained.

is protected from the weather

and kept where the tempera-

ture will not fall below freezing.

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

CYCLE. 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 8

Fora Rinse

and Spin 8

Fora Drain and

Spin 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

Winterizing 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

IfYou Need Service 11

4. If You Have

Problem 1I

0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting

your washer

Before starting

your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

4 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

1. Start the washer \ Fill Area

I - I

A. Push In the Control Knob and turn

the right. It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

C. Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob.

After filling, the

D. To stop the washer at any time

push In the Control Knob.

washer will agitate for the selected

number of minutes. restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

Stop on a number in the cycle you

want. The numbers are minutes of

wash time. The drawing shows10

minutes of agitation in the REGULAR

HEAVYCycle.

NOTE:

The washer will

fill only when the knob points to a

FILLarea.

To select a

WASH WATER TEMPI

HOT WATER

can be selected only

in the REGULARHEAVYCycle. Turnthe

Control Knob to12 or14 minutes in the

REGULARHEAVYCycle.

Ail rinses use cold water. this saves

energy and helps prevent wrinkles

from sefflng into fabrics.

CRATURE

WARM WATER

can be selected by

turning the Control Knob to 8 ort0 min-

utes in the REGULARHEAVYCycle.

l A warm wash is preset in the SHORT

Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to

the 6 or 8 minute setting in that cycle.

To select a

WATER LEVEL

HIGH WATER LEVEL.

The washer will

automatically fill to its highest level,

(about17.2 galsI65.1 L),when the

Control Knob points to a FILLarea.

I 1 lx\ - /////I

LOWER WATER LEVELS.

Setting the

washer to fill with less water also sets it

for a shorter wash time.

Pushthe Control Knob in and turn it

clockwise to a FILLarea in the cycle

you want.

2. Pull the Control Knob out; the washer

will startto fill.

3. When the washer reaches the de-

sired water level,

push in

the Control

Knob and

slowly

turn it past the FILL

area.

Pull

out the Control Knob to

start the washer.

For ail rinses, the washer fills to its

hlghest level with cold water.

What happens in each cycle*

Each cycle has been 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 star-f% the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle

for

sturdily con-

strutted fabrics that are

6J heavily solled

r.guhr

hear. 10 *I

SllORT Cycle

Use for delicate Items that

need a short wash and

spin time Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag

FILL

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER

Overloading or packing can...

l cause poor cleaning;

l increase wrinkling;

l cause excessive lint;

l wear out

tear items.

Be careful to use enough water for the

load. Too big a load or too little water

can cause poor cleaning and wear or

tear load items.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHESGUARD

clockwise until it points. to OFF and the cycle ends.

NOTE:You

may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin

some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinnin

help with the rinsing.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent. [Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.]

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any

on the

dial. See drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill with cold

water to selected level, agitate

2 minutes, drain and spin.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

Caring for your washer

WHENNOT WASHING, keep both

water faucets turned off. This takes

the pressure off the water inlet valve

and hoses.

REMOVESHARPOBJECTSsuch as pins.

buckles, etc., from clothes before

washing. Close metal zippers.

APTERWASHING, 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.

can damage washer and dryer dials,

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS

should

never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts,

tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

washer or dryer.

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.. - \

Shut off both water

faucets. Discon-

nect and drain

water inlet hoses.

2. Put a quart of

automobile-type

antifreeze In the

basket.

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page 6). Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

TOuse the washer again.. .

one cup of deter-

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out

2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.

3. Turn on the water faucets.

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