Whirlpool LA7680XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Models

LA7680XP

and

LA7685XP

( ._

wave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room AM Candllloners. Oehumldlflers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezer!

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN’

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

MODEL AND SERIAL

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

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready: Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe Serial Number

hinge).

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,” Service Company;

sales slip and warranty. Phone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Your responsibilitie

Read this “Usi 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 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

Fora Soak 10

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11

MAGIC CLEAN ” Filter, 11

Liquid Fabric Softener

Dispenser 11

SUDS MISER” System

[Model lA7685XP only) 12

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 13

Winterizing 14

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.. 15

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 15

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

~~‘1985 Whirlpool Corporation

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before

starting

I. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

Yo”rwasher: 3, Startwasher,

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

To change the setting on the LOAD

SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET.

Then turn the knob to point at a

setting that describes the size of the

load you want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small

items) and EX LARGE [a full load).

See your “Laundry Guide” for details

on load sizes.

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

DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

*Approximate

fill with load.

EX-LARGE (20.5 gals.177.6 L)’

MEDIUM (13.9 gals./52.6 L)’

HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.5 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.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

Start the washer by pulling oui

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.

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 clock-

wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PERMANENTPRESS Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

Selected

Level

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

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

with the rinsing.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

[Pause

about 2

minutes)

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate items

and washable knits.

SOAK Cycle 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 fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

WASH

Selected

l Time;

Low

Speed

SOAK

T-l

Minutes

Agitation

Special care is needed when soaking laundry.

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

For a rinse and spin I

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 above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin.

Other operating instructions

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 above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 -9.

For a soak

For best results, use warm water

for soaking stained laundry. Hot

water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle:

Pull Control Knob out to start washer,

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. The SOAK Cycle should

always be followed by a 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 soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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