Whirlpool LA3800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA38OOXS

Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Oehum~difiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relngerator-F

Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CYCLE

CONTROL

(NOB AND

MPERATURE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBERPLATE

(not shown)

A 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:

1. Complete

Model and Serial Numbers

Model Number

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge). Seria, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchc= Dote

Keepthis book, your”Laundry Guide”and

sales slip in the Laundry Information %wiceCompany

Center.

Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card furnished wtth

this product.

sponsibilitie

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” carefully

for important use and safety

information.

You are personally responsible

for maklng 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 temperature will not

fall below freezing.

l is not run by children or anyone

unable to opemte 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

INSTRUCTjONS . . . . . . . . . . 8

For a Rtnse and Spin . . . . 8

For a Drain and Spin . . . . . 8

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Winterlzing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WASHER WARRANTY . . . . . . . 12

01986 Whirlpool Corpomtton

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer: 1.Measure and add detergent

2. Place sot-ted load in washer.

3. Start the washer.

1 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

L Start the washer

Fill Area

A. Push In the Control Knob and

turn It to the right.

It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

Stop on a number in the cycle you

want. The numbers are the minutes

of wash time. The drawing shows

6 minutes of agitation in the REG-

ULARNORMAL Cycle.

NOTE:

The

washer will fill only when the knob

points to a FILLarea.

C. Start the washer by pulling out D. To stop the washer at any tlme,

the Control Knob.

After filling, the

push In the Control Knob.

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

selected number of minutes. Control Knob.

To select a

WASH TEMPERATURE

HOT WATER

can be selected by

turning the Control Knob to 12or

14mlnutes in the REGULARHEAVY

Cycle.

All rinses use cold water. Thls saves

energy and helps prevent wrinkles

tram setting Into place.

To select a

WATERLEVEL

WARM WATER

can be selected by

turning the Control Knob to 8 or 10

minutes In the REGULARHEAVYCycle.

l A warm wash Is preset in the SHORT

Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to

the 6 minute seiflng in that cycle.

HIGH WATER LEVEL.

The washer will

automaflcally fill to ils highest level,

(about 21.7gals.182.1 L),when the

Control Knob points to a FILLarea.

NOTE:The washer will fill

only

when

the Control Knob points to a FILLarea.

LOWER WATER LEVELS.

Sefflng the

washer to fill with less wafer also sets

if for a shorter wash tlme.

Pushthe Control Knob in and turn

if 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

desired wafer level, push

In the

Control Knob and slowly turn it

past the FILLarea.

Pull out the

Control Knob to start the washer.

For all rinses, the washer tills to tts

highest 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 WASHagitation 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 clock-wise

until it points to OFFand the cycle ends.

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

EGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder;

ately soiled.

S.HORT Cycle

Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and spin

time. Wash nylon hose or

panty hose in a net laundry

bag.

Alndicates the machine Is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

Overloadlng or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

increase wrinkling;

cause excessive Ilnt;

0 wear out or tear Items.

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.

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 detergent

can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to any

on the dial.

See above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will fill to selected level; agitate 2

minutes; drain and spin.

Water level and temperature

can not be adJusted in this

sefflng.

Fbr a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain and

spin out water.

Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just

before the OFFarea in the REGULAR

HEAVYcycle.

See drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

wtll drain and spin.

Caring for your wa

OFF

WHEN NOT WASHING,

keep both

water faucets turned off, this takes the

oressure off the water inlet valve and

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 isdry.

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 pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

can

damage washer and dryer dials, con-

soles and finishes. Do not use these

products on or near your washer or

dryer.

Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freezing

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 3. Set the washer for a

faucets. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN(see

and drain water antifreeze in the page 8).Let it run

inlet hoses. basket. for about 30 seconds

to mix the antifreeze

and water.

4. Run the washer

- through a com-

To use the washer again... plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

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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