Whirlpool LA7001XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA7OOlXS

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Contents

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PARTS AND FEATURES . 2 For a Drain and Spin 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13

INSTRUCTIONS. . . 3 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14

Starting Your Washer . 4 MAGIC CLEAN6 Lint Filter 14

What Happens in Each Cycle 6 CARING F-ORYOUR WASHER 15

OTHER OPERATING Winterizing, . . 16

INSTRUCTIONS., . . 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

Extra Rinse Option . . . . 12 ASSISTANCE . 17

For a Rinse and Spin . . . . 12 WASHER WARRANTY.. . 20

01988 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features CYCLE

LOAD

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAGIC CLEAN @

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

ODE1 AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LIQUID BLEACH

LIQUID FABRIC

SOnENER DISPENSER

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.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete

the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a

question.

Copy Model and Serial Numbers

from plate (under lid near hinge]

and the purchase date from the

sales slip.

Keep this book, your “Laundry

Guide” and your sales slip in the

Laundry Information Center.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Comoanv Phone Number

Addifional Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids

and other materials in a cool, dry

place where children can’t reach

them - in a locked cabinet if possible.

ALWAYS read and follow instructions

on packages of detergent and laun-

dry aids - especially warnings and

precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if

chlorine bleach is used in the same

wash as ammonia or acids such as

vinegar or rust remover.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord before attempting to service the

washer.

DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can stick to

fabrics washed in following loads

and cause skin irritation,

You are personally responsible for

making sure fhaf your washer:

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home automatic washers.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

a sotied load in the washer before starting it.

Select a LOAD SIZE

Select

. WATER TEMPERATURES

. Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween EX SMALL [a few small items]

and EX LARGE (a full load).

To change the water level after the

washer has started to fill, turn the knob

to RESET,then the desired water level.

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

results.

Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures by pushing a button.

This drawing shows a warm wash

[top temperature] and cold rinse

(bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”

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.

EX LARGE (21.7 galJ82.1 L)*

MEDIUM (16.8 gal./656 L)’

EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)’

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

6. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer will

fill to the level you set with wash

water of the selected temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

What Happens in Each Cycle*

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds 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 clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

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.

Gentle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the

agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

Extra Rinse repeats

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

Extra Rinse repeats

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

NOTE: Alwavs use cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

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A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

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A lndlcateo the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

A cycle that gently period.

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

A Indicates me machine Is

pauslng for a brief soak

A cycle that gently period.

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles

Brief periods of agitation

and soak time help remove

heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra

pretreatment. Use recom-

mended amount of

detergent or pre-soa k

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be foi-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

SUPER WASH Cycle

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

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