Whirlpool LA7400XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

Large Capacity

Model

LA7400XM

wave

Ovens.

Trash Campactors. Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldllwrs, Automabc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrl~erator-Freezers

Parts and features

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

A/ CLOTHES

-/ / DISPENSER

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN@

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

- BASKET

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

I. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe

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 service.

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

For a Rinse and Spin 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 9

Magic Clean” Filter 9

CARING FOR YOUR WA&Ed.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

Z 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

3. Start washer.

DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER

See pages 6 and 7 in

your “Laundry Guide.”

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob on or between EX

SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a

full load).

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES

GUARD

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results. I

Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your”Laundry Guide”

and printed under the washer lid.

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 tear items.

fill with load.

IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL

setting in the REGI HEAVY Cycle

may cause water to splash over

the tub. If this happens, move the

Load Size Selector to a higher

water level.

LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*

(14.7 gals./557 L)*

(12.1 gals./458 L)’

EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)’

_ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer

will fill to the level you set with

wash water of the selected

temperature. After filling, the

washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes.

6. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time. The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

Cycle.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

To set the controls for a rinse and

spin, a drain and spin, or a soak

or pre-wash, see page 8.

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 stat-t. After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

High-speed agltatlon,

low-speed spin and cool-

Ing of the wash water be-

fore the spin help clean

clothing

and keep

wrinkles from setting Into

permanent press fabrics

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Low agitation and

spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items

and washable

synthetic knits

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Periods of agitation and

soaking time clean

stained. yellowed, gray

heavily soiled laundry.

Use recommended

amount of detergent.

WASH

High

Speed;

Selected

lime

* IMPORTANT: The washer will pause briefly at different times in every cycle.

These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing ofthe motor, normal

washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERM’T PRESScycle.

clockwise until if points to OFF and the cycle ends.

NOTE:You may hear the sound of wafer spraying during the spin parts of

some cycles. In some cycles, cold wafer is sprayed on the spinning load to

helpwith the rinsing.

PARTIAL

DRAIN &

SPIN

(Pause]

DRAIN &

SPIN

LOW

Speed

- Pre-wash setting

begins here (see page 8)

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

sprn for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent (Extra de-

tergent can require an extra nnse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any

on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer WIII fill to selected level

with cold water,agitate 2 minutes,

dram and spin

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water.

9 Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages6 and 7

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry

Use enough detergent or pre-soak

product for a single load.

Push Control Knob in

. Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK cycle. Use the 6 minute

mark for a pre-wash.

Pull Control Knob out. [After filling,

the washer may pause before start-

ing to agitate.)

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. Important: See additional

care information on page 7 of your

“laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control

Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser

Always measure bleach. Do not

guess. Follow directions on the bottle

for the amount to use. Never use

more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full

load. Use less with lower water level

settings. Use a cup with a pouring

spout to avoid spilling.

Load the washer first.

Pour measured bleach carefully

into drspenser. DO NOT let bleach

splash, drop or run down into the

washer basket. Undiluted bleach

will damage any fabric it touches.

Start the washer. Bleach will be

diluted automatrcally during the

wash part of the cycle.

For more information on bleaching,see”Laundry Guide” page 11.

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

The lint filter In your washer cleans itself. Collected

lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint

collected in the drain or strainer.

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 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.

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