Whirlpool LA7680XS User manual

I II

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA768oxs

Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers, Refrlgeralsr-

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES . . .

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . , . 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4

Starting Your Washer . . . . . 4

What Happens in Each Cycle 6

OTHER OPERATlNO

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . .

For a Rinse and Spin . . . 12

For a Drain and Spin . . . . . 12

Fora Soak . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Liquid Bleach Dispenser . .

Fabric Softener Dispenser .

MAGIC CLEAN@Lint Filter

CARlN6 FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE . . . . . . , .

WASHER WARRANW . . . . . . . .

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01987 Whlrlpool Corpomtlon

Parts and features

Romevo

the Consumer

Buy Gulde label. lt will be

easier to remove before the

washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth

before uslng to remove dust

from storing ar shipphg.

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 Ild near the

hinge). Seria, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book, Your “Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Center.

Servlce Company

Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Reglrkrtlon Card burnished wlth

this product.

Addifional Safety lnsfmcffons and Your Responsibiliffes

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply

and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the

place where children can’t reach washer.

them - in a locked cabinet if possible.

NOT machine wash glass fiber

ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to

on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads

dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.

precautions.

You are personally responsible for

HAZARDOUS FUMES

can be formed if

making sure that your washer:

chlorine bleach is used in the same l is used only for jobs normally ex-

wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.

vinegar or rust remover. l 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 sorted load in the washer before starting it.

1. Select a

LOAD SIZE

l Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

l Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween EXSMALL(a few small items)

and EXLARGE(a full load).

l Tochange the water level after the

washer has started to fill, turn the knob

to RESET,then the desired water level.

Select

WATER TEMPERATURES

l Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures by pushing a button.

l This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature) and cold rinse

[bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in vour “Laundrv 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 8

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

EX LARGE

(21.7galU32.1 L)’

MEDIUM

(16.4gals./62.1 L)’

EX SMALL

(11.9gals./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.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10minutes of agitation in

the REGULARNORMAL 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.

D. Tostop 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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise

until it po:nts to OFFand thgcycle ends. -

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

REGULAR

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

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these items.

WASH

Minutes

Low

Speed

WASH

Minutes

Low

Speed

DRAIN

Agitation

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

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

cycles. In some cycles, cold water issprayed on the spinning load to help with

the rinsing.

Gerrtle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESScycles, the

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

NOTE:Always use

cald rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The

cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these items

A cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

A lndlcater the machine is

pauslng for a brlef soak

perlod.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

A lndlcater the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

SPIN

Low

) Speed

1 Spray

Rinse

1~1~~~1~~~1

NOTE:

Always use

cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

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.

SUPER WASH Cycle

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when uslng the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

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