Whirlpool LA3800XS User Manual

use&care guide

Whirlpool

AUTOMATIC
WASHER

Super Capacity
Model
LA3800XS

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB AND

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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 under the lid near the
hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your "Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company
Phone Number

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your "Laundry Guide" carefuily
for important use and safety
information.

You are personally responsible
for making sure that your washer:

• is instailed 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 temperature will not

fall below freezing.

• is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

*Seethe "Installation Instructions"

for complete information.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ..
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER.
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.....................

For a Rtnse and Spin ...
For a Drain and Spin ...

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER

Winterizing.........................

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY

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Safety first

ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.

NEVER put flammable fluids
(drycleanihg solvents, gasoline,
kerosene) 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 basket is
spinning, the basket will automati
cally stop in a few 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 - especially

warnings and precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES 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 (usually
two weeks or longer), explosive
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 min
utes. This will allow gases to es
cape. Do not smoke or use any
open flame near the faucet while it
is open

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting
your washer:

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

Start the washer

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start the washer.

Fill Area

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.

B. Stop on a number in the cycle you

want. The numbers are the minutes
of wash time. The drawing shows
6 minutes of agitation in the REG
ULAR NORMAL 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.