Whirlpool LA38OOXK User Manual
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Model LA38UOXK
super Capacity
whirlpool
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use& Care
Guide
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
When you need service, or call
with a question, have this informatlon
ready,
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate 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
Gulae, sales slip and warranty
Before using
your Washer
Please read this booklet to be
sure your washer IS Installed and used
properly. It WIII help you get the best
results and longest life your washer was
deslgned to give
You are personally responsible for making sure that Your
washer...
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Is Installed by a quaIlfled 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 electrically grounded
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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
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Is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly
Remove
Guide label It
before the washer
You may want to wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth before using
to remove dust from storing or shlpplng
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide for tips on deter- .
gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
.See the lnstallatlon InstructIons for
complete informatlon
CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry
place where children can’t
reach them.
the Consumer Buy
will
be easier to remove
IS
used
Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
Understanding Your Washer
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Important Detergent Information
ForaPreWash .,
For Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only
Cycle Operation
REGULAR HEAVY
SOAK
SHORT :::: ,::
If You Need Service or Help
1 Before Calling for Service
2 If You Need Service
3 If YouHavea Problem
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loading your Washer
For best washing results and
energy savings. sort the laundry
carefully
1. Sort the Laundry into Loads.
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Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for informa-
tion and samples of typical loads.
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Try to mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer.
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
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See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.
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Add dry bleach or water condi-
tioner [not fabric softener] if used.
Follow the package directions
carefully.
3. Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Adding to the Washer Basket.
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See the “Laundry Aids” section of
the Laundry Guide for more
information.
4. Load the Washer.
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Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other,) An unbalanced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning.
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Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH Fabric softeners can combine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics
Understanding
Your Washer
This automatic washer has ?hree
cyc es Each IS deslgned for a type cf
load
You car‘ control the wash water
temperature and the amount that fills
the *;ashe’ bc moving the Cycle Con+ro
knob according to nstructlons 31
page 4
Sections In this Use & Core SLj,s’e
go into detail on +he ‘What and ‘tihy
of each setting Read this and the
!ourizry Horde carefully to get the best
cleaning results
Cleaning
the lint
Filter
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Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agrtates Check It
often to make sure it’s clean and filter-
ing at Its best
To remove It for cleaning, bress
tie release and pull straight out
iIons for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter
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Using Your Washer
Your automatic .casher 1s easy
to
use io make it even easier, read the
following steps before starilng your first
load
Star? your washer after you put In
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry alds according to Information
cn page 3
1.
Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
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Push the Cycle Cortr’zl Knob or- and
tjrn it to the right (clockwise)
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Stop when the pointer IS on the GUT”
her of mnutes you want in the cycle you
want
NOTE:
In the REGULAR HEAVY
and SHORT Cycles, the washer WIII fill
only if the Control Knob points to a fill
area
0 lnstructlons on ~vb10 cycle to use for
each fabric type are under the lid
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To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out Wher ‘he cycle
IS
over, the washer L~II~ stop
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To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in.
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trol Knob In to stop the washer Then
turn the Control Kr ob tothe right (clock
wise) to the setting koc, n,an+ Pull the
knob out to star?
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Pull it out to restart the washer
To change a setting,
the Nastier
push the Con
2. To Adjust the Wash Water
Temperature.
w Hoi wash
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Turn the Cycle
Control Knob so the pointer is on from 12
to 14 minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle
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For a
HEAVY, turn the Cycle Control Knob so
the pointer is on from 8 to10 minutes
In the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
SHORT and SOAK Cycles Turn the Cycle
Control Knob so the pointer IS on from 6
to 8 minutes In the SHORT Cycle, or 2
to 22 minutes in the SOAK Cycle
can be selected on\y In the
t
warm wash
A warm wash
in REGULAR
IS
pre-set In the
All rinses use cold water.
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