Whirlpool LA34OOXP User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA3400XP
lave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners, Dehumiditiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Relrijerator-Freezer
Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB AND
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
CLOTHES GUARD
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. Compiete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate underfhe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchasedatefromsalesslip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry informa
tion 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.
_______________________
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" care
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
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 outlef, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
• is properly grounded.
• is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automafic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the "Installation Instructions"
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES . 3
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER . 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
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OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin ....
Fora Drain and Spin .... . 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE......................... . 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistanoe . 11
3. If You Need Service .. . 11
4. If You Flave a Problem . . 11
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put fiammabie fluids (dry
cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a tew
seconds.
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer.
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 instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids — especiallywarnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION; If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
tor several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
©1984 Whirlpool Corporation
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
1. Start the washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer.
A. Push in the Control Knob and turn
It to the right. It must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the seiected
number of minutes.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle you
want. The numbers are minutes of
wash time. The drawing shows 10
minutes of agitation in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: The washer will
fill only when the knob points to a
FILL area.
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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