Whirlpool LA4400XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

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Parts andfeatures

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. ComPlete Model and Serial Numbers

(from

hinge). plate Model Number

under the lid near the Serial

Number

2. Purchase date from sates slip.

- ^---

COPY this information in the;

Keep this book, your “Laundry G~i~~‘~~~ . “lLII”~O UC

sales slip

Center. in the Laundry Information Service Company

Phone &I..--*-

Please complete and mail the

Owner RegCstrution

this product.

d&d furnished with

Your responsib lilitie

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:

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 temperature 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

ForaDrainandSpin...... 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

Winterizing 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY 12

01986 Whirlpool Corporation

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Betore starting your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select CYCLE and

WATER TEMPERATURE;

2. Start the washer

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or

between small (a few items) and

large (a full load].

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

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.

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

(17.2 ;%%I L)’

SMALL

(9.5 gals./36.0 L)’

*Approximate

fill with load.

Push In the Control Knob and

turn It to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

To select wash water temperature,

stop on the area in the selected

cycle marked H (hot], W (warm)

or C (cold].

Match the wash water tem-

perature to the type of fabrics

and soils being washed.

Recommended wash tem-

peratures can be found in your

“Laundry Guide!’

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses

save energy and help prevent

wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer

will fill to the level you set with

wash water of the selected tem-

perature. After filling, stop the

washer and select wash time.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

Select WASH TIME;

3. Restart the washer

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 6 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

Restart the washer by pulling

oui the Control Knob.

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 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

clockwise until it points to OFF and cycle ends.

REGUIAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

strutted fabrics that ore

h heavily soiled. FILL

Selected

Level

WASH

14-8

Minutes

High

Speed

LEGUIAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that ore moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT

A cycle designed for

permanent press and

some synthetic fabrics. The

cool-down rinse helps

keep wrinkles from setting

PERMANENT

intothese items.

66 PRESS

DO NOT

WASH

Minutes

High

Speed

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

\ ;, OVERLOAD WASHER 1

Overloading or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

increase wrinkling;

cause excessive lint; items. -

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.)

1. 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.

For a

drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain and

spin out water.

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before

the OFF area in any cycle. See

above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

1 Caring for your washer

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 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

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

inlet hoses. basket. run 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-

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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