Whirlpool LA8800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

VariableThreeSpeed

Model

LA88OOXS

hers. Clothes Dryen. Freezers. Relriaenlor-Freezer, Ice Makers. Dirhuarhm. Buill-In Owe and Surlsce Umls. Ranpes, Microwave Ovens. Trash ComPaClC

Contents

Page Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2 For a Drain and Spin 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak or Pre-Wash 13

INSTRUCTIONS. 3 Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 Fabric Softener Dispenser 14

Starting Your Washer 4 MAGIC CLEAN’” Lint Filter 14

What Happens in Each Cycle 6 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

OTHER OPERATING Winterizing.. 16

INSTRUCTIONS.. 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

Extra Rinse Option 12 ASSISTANCE 17

For a Rinse and Spin 12 WASHER WARRANTY.. 20

01988 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN@

SIZE

INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CONTROL LINT FILTER

SELECTOR

(not shown)

SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

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). Serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book, your “Laundn/ Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Center.

Service Company

Phone Number

Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and

mail 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 gloss fiber

ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles con 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 con be formed if making sure that your washer:

chlorine bleach is used in the some

is used only for jobs normally ex-

wash OS ommonio or acids such OS 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

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 fill, 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

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

*Approximate

fill with load.

EX LARGE (21.7 gals.182.1 L)’

MEDIUM (16.4 gals./62.1 L)’

EX SMALL (11.9 gals./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 wont. The numbers ore 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 Cycle*

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different

kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle ore the minutes of WASH

agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to Q 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 ore

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that ore 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.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

[Pause)

NOTE:

You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin ports 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 core in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the

agitation speed is reduced during the lost few minutes of wash time.

Extra Rinse repeats

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

Extra Rinse repeats

FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.

nnn--

WASH

Low

Speed

REFILL

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 items.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

KNITS GENTLE

A cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

KNITS GENTLE

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

WASH NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

Low

Speed for permanent press fabrics.

SPIN

LOW

Speed

1 Spray

Rinse

SPIN

High

Speed

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles

SUPER WASH Cycle

REGULAR

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-soak

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be tol-

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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