AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA34OOXM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
/
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB AND
-CLOTHES GUARD
- AGITATOR
- BASKET
-TUB
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 (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces,
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2
Model Number
Serio, Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
yd your “Laundry Guide” care-
J ,#y for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
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is installed by a qualified installer.
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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
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is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.
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is properly grounded.-
* is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the”Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
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SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
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1. Start the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
B.
FILL AREA
Stop on a number in the
cycle you want. The numbers
are minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 6 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: The
washer will fill only when the
knob points to a FILL area.
C.
Start the washer by pulling
out the Control Knob. After
filling, the washer will agitate
for the selected number of
minutes.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin or a drain and spin, see page 8.
D.
To stop the washer at any
time push in the Control
Knob. To restart the washer,
pull out the Control Knob.