Whirlpool LA3000XK User Manual

Model LA3000XK

Regular Capacity

Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER

Use & Care

Guide

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

AGITATOR

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

When you need service, or coll

with a question, hove this infnrmntinn

ready:

1. Complete Modei and Serial Numbers (from the olate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip (or date installed).

Copy this information in these

spaces. Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry

Guide, sales slip and warranty.

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Before using

your Washer

This washer is different from the ones you may have used before. It is imiportont that you read tnis and the Laundry Guide carefully to get the best results

You are personally responsi

ble for making sure that your

washer...

• Is installed by a qualified installer

• Is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight, "

• Is connected to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply, water supply and drain. *

• Is properly electrically grounded,"

• Is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers,

• Is properly maintained.

• Is protected from the weather,

• Is not run by children or anyone unable to operate if properly.

Remove the Consumer Buy

Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used.

You may want to wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth before using

to remove dust from storing or shipping.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS; See the Laundry Guide for tips on deter gents, other laundry aids and instructions for washing speciai items.

"'See the Installation Instructions for

complete information

SPINNING SAFETY

It the lid is opened while the bas

ket is spinning, the basket will

automatically stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE

ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS

COMPLETELY.

SPECIAL CAUTION

Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater. This can happen when hot water hasn't been used for a while (usu ally two weeks or more).

To prevent injury or damage, allow any gases to escape by running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for several

minutes. Don’t smoke near the

faucet while it is open, and turn off any open flame.

SAFETY FIRST

Do not permit children to operate or play with the washer.

CAUTION: Store laundry deter gent and additives in a cool, dry

place where children can't reach them.

Before Using Your Washer Loading Your Washer Using Your Washer Important Detergent

Information 6 For a Pre Wash , 7 For Rinsing Only

For Spinning Only ............................ 7

Cycle Operation ............................... 8

KNIT GENTLE , 8

REGULARHEAVV .............................. 8

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If Your Need Service

or Help

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1 Before Calling for Service

2, If Vou Need Service ....................11

3, If You Have a Problem.................11

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Loading your Washer

2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket.

• See detergent information on page

6 and In Section IV of the Laundry

Guide.

3. Load the Washer.

• Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling.

• Spread the load evenly. (Don't put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other.) An unbal anced load can cause the washerto shake during spinning.

4. Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Add ing to the Washer Basket.

• See the "Laundry Aids” section of the Laundry Guide for more in formation.

5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only

to the Deep Rinse Cycle.

• DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO TFIE WASFI. Fabrio softeners can com bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics.

For best washing results and energy savings, sort the laundry carefully.

1. Sort the Laundry into Loads.

• Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loads.

• Try to mix large and small items for

besf movement in the washer.

Using Your Washer

start your washer after you put in

detergent, the load, and any other

laundry aids according to information on page 3

1. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR,

• Match the wash water temperature to

the type of fabrics and soils being

washed. All rinses are oold

Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles frorn setting into fabrics.

2. Select a Cycle and start the

Washer.

• Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn It to the right (olockwise).

• Stop when the pointer is on the num ber of minutes you want in the cycle you want, NOTE: In the REGULAR HEAVY and KNIT GENTLE Cycles, the washer wil fill only if the Control Knob points to a fil area,

• Instructions on which cycle to use for each fabric type are under the lid

• To start the washer, pull the Cycle Control Knob out. When the cycle is over, the washer will stop

• To stop the washer at any time during a cycie, push the Controi Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer,

• To change a setting, push the Con trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn the Control Knob to the right (clock wise] to the setting you want. Pull the knob out to start the washer.

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