Whirlpool LA7900XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA79ooxs

hcrowave Ovens. lrash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-I

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

For a Rinse and Spin 12

Page

For a Drain and Spin 12

For a Soak 12

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13

MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 13

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 14

Winterizing 15

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 16

WASHER WARRANTY 20

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN@

CONTROL LINT FILTER

KNOB (not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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

hinge). Serial 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 Service Company

Center. Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Additional Safety Instructions 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

vinegar or rust remover. petted of home automatic washers.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

yI$ Be sure to measure and add detergent, then Place

a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

. Select a LOAD SIZE

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

. WATER TEMPERATURES

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

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE (21.7 gaU82.1 L)’

MEDIUM (16.8 galJ63.6 L)’

EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)*

tearing of load items.

*Approximate

fill with load.

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 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 CyFle*

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 points to OFF and thecycle 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

PERMANENT

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.

DRAIN

Agitation

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.

Genlie 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.

NOTE: Always use cold 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

fabrics.

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

pauslng for a brief soak

perlod.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

A Indicates the machlne is

pauslng for a brief soak

perlod.

NOTE: Always use cold rlnse water

for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK Cycle

detergent or pre-soak

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.

FILL

Selected

Level

WASH

Minutes

High

Speed

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