Whirlpool LA3800XM User Manual

use&care guide

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity Model

LA3800XM

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB AND

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

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 Num bers (from plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip. 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 al

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 outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*

• is properly grounded.*

• is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic 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 ...................................3

STARTING YOUR YfASHER ..............4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak or Pre-Wash CARING FOR YOUR WASHER IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance ....11

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Safety first

ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer.

NEVER put flammable 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. It the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning, the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds.

DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer.

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry

aids and other materiais in a

cool, dry place where children can’t reach them - in a iocked cabinet, if possible.

ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especially warnings and precautions.

POISON GAS can be formed if chlorine bieach 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 foiiowing ioads 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 ali hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

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Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

WTiiflpool

3 CYCLE

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

1. Start the washer

1. Measure and add detergent.

i//y/ 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 selected number of minutes.

To set the controls for a rinse and spin (second rinse), a drain and spin, or a soak or pre-wash, see page 8.

). Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 8 minutes otagitation in the REGULAR

HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: In the REGULAR HEAVY and SHORT Cycles, the washer will fill only when the knob points to a "fill" area.

D. Tostopthe washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Control Knob.

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