Whirlpool LA7681XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA7681XS

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4

Starting Your Washer 4

What Happens in Each Cycle 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.. 12

Extra Rinse Option 12

For a Rinse and Spin 12

For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

Fabric Softener Dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY

Page

01988 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY EXTRA RINSE MAGIC CLEAN @

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LIQUID BLEACH

LIGUID FABRIC

SOFlENER 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.

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 lid near the Serial Number

hinge].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Dote

Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company

Center.

Phone Number

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and

mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.

Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities

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. DO 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

is used only for jobs normally ex-

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

vinegar or rust remover.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

m ’ Be sure to measure and add detergent, then Place

a sorted 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 till, turn the knob

to RESET,then the desired water level.

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.

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

*Approximate

fill with load.

EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’

MEDIUM (16.4 gals./62.1 L)’

EX SMALL (11.9 gals./&.0 L)’

Start the washer

Push In the Control Knob an

turn It to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise. t

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 ut

the Control Knob. The washe

will fill to the level you set with

wash water of the selected te

will agitate for the selected

number of minutes. i

perature. After filling, the was er

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 agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock wise

until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily

constructed fabrics that

are heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

p+ggEi

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

CCCL

DOWN

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.

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Extra Rinse repeats I

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

1 Extra Rinse repeats

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

l-l

WASH NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

Low for permanent press fabrics.

Speed

I I

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

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REFILL

lightly soiled permanent COOL

press and some synthetic DOWN I

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

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rindicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

pi#zJl~r~l

rindicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

A cycle that gently period.

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

DRAIN

4gitatloi

WASH

LOW

Speed

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 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.

WASH

1 Mlnutes

High

Speed

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