Whirlpool LA7980XS User manual

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Model

LA7980XS

Contents

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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

Page-

For a Drain and Spin 12

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13

Fabric Softener Dispenser 14

MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter 14

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15

Winterizing.. 16

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.................. 17

WASHER WARRANTY 20

01988 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

CYCLE

LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EXTRA RINSE

MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

LIQUID FABRIC

SOnENER 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.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete

the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a

question.

Copy Model and Serial Numbers

from plate (under lid near hinge)

and the purchase date from the

sales slip.

Model Number

Serial Number

Keep this book, Your “Laundry

Guide” and your sales slip in the

Laundry Information Center.

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids

and other materials in a cool, dry

place where children can’t reach

them- in a locked cabinet if possible.

ALWAYS read and follow instructions

on packages of detergent and laun-

dry aids - especially warnings and

precautrons.

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if

chlorine bleach is used in the same

wash as ammonia or acids such as

vinegar or rust remover.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord before attempting to service the

washer.

DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can stick to

fabrics washed in following loads

and cause skin irritation.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that Your washer:

. is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home automatic washers.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

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 fill, turn the knob

to RESET,then the desired water level.

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

results.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely CAUTION:

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 (21.7 gaU82.l L)’

MEDIUM (16.8 gal./63.6 L)’

EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)’

Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures by pushing a button

9 This drawing shows a warm wash

[top temperature) and cold rinse

(bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”

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 mln-

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 WIII

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

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle 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

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.

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.

Extra Rinse repeats

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

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

Extra Rinse repeats I

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

WASH

Low

Speed

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.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

in-

WASH

Minutes

High

Speed

PARTIAL

DRAIN

(Pause)

I A Indicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

A cycle that gently period.

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

A Indicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles

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.

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

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