Whirlpool LA34OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

&Q&Capacity

LA34OOXP

fave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldltlers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, freezers, Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CYCLE

CENTER CONTROL

KNOB AND

/TEMPERATURE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

-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 youneed service or call with CI

question, have this information ready:

Model Number

I. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge). Ser,o, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote

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 registratton to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Your

I-e

SpOIlS

mibil.itic

Read this “Use and Core Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for important use and safety

information.

You ore personally responsible

for making sure that your

washer...

is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that con

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

ForaRinseandSpin...... 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

Winterizing 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. IfYou Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Hove a Problem 11

01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

! II

Starting your washer

your

wasfler: 1 Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer

3. Start washer.

_ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

1. Start the washer

Fill Area

Push in the Control Knob and turn

Ii to the right. lt must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

Start the washer by pulling out 0. To stop the washer at any time

the Control Knob. After filling, the push In the Control Knob. To

washer will agitate for the selected restart the washer, pull out the

number of minutes. Control Knob.

6. Stop on a number in the cycle you

want. The numbers are minutes of

wash time. The drawing shows 10

minutes of agitation in the REGULAR

HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: The washer will

fill only when the knob points to a

FILLarea

To select a

WASH WATER TEMPERATURE

HOT WATER can be selected only

in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. Turn the

Control Knob to12 or14 minutes in the

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.

All rinses use cold water. This saves

energy and helps prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics.

To select a

WATER LEVEL

HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will

automatically fill to its highest level,

(about17.2 gals./651 L),when the

Control Knob points to a FILLarea.

WARM WATER can be selected by

turning the Control Knob to 8 or10 min-

utes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.

A worm wash is preset in the SHORT

Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to

the 6 or 8 minute setting in that cycle.

LOWER WATER LEVELS. Setting the

washer to fill with less water also sets it

for a shorter wash time.

1. Push the Control Knob in and turn it

clockwise to a FILLarea in the cycle

you want.

2. Pull the Control Knob out; the washer

will start to 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 all rinses, the washer fills to its

highest level with cold water.

I IIi 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 starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

strutted fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

SHORT CJ’cle Use for delrcate Items that

need a short wash and

sprn trme Wash nylon hose

or panty hose In a net

laundry bag

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER

Overloading or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

increase wrinkling;

cause excessive lint;

wear out or tear items.

Be careful to use enough water for the

load. Too big a load or too little water

con cause poor cleaning and wear or

tear load items.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

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 the rinsing.

I’

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 lust before

OFF in any cycle. See drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

a The washer will drain and spin.

Caring for your washer

/--

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both

water faucets turned off. This takes

the pressure off the water inlet valve

and hoses.

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.

REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS such as pins,

buckles, etc., from clothes before

washing. Close metal zippers.

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.

Winterizing

Because some water stays In the washer, freez-

ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer IS

stored or moved

dJrrng the cold weather. J ._

1. 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 8). Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

To use me washer again.. .

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.

3. Turn on the water faucets.

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