Whirlpool LA4400XS User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA4400XS
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
laundry
information
CENTER
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOBAND
temperature
SELECTOR
MODELAND SERIAL
ijiUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
BASKET
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
Py y ur Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or coll with
question, have this Information ready^
f froTSit Numbers Number
hlngV
2. Purchase date from sates slip.
Ke2«^ii5i® in these spaces
CeSL ^ Laundry Information
Serial Number
Purchase Date
' Service Company
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Your responsibilities!
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your “Laundry Guide" carefuiiy |
for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your washer:
• is instaiied by a quaiified instailer.
• 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.
*See the "Installation Instructions"
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES ..
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES .
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS................
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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For a Rinse and Spin ....
For a Drain and Spin
Winterizing......................
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids
(drycleaning 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 for 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:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of ioad you
want to wash.
• Set the knob anywhere on or
between small (a few items) and
large (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cieaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
Select CYCLE and
WATER TEMPERATURE;
2. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn It to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned oniy
clockwise.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
\ ; I SMALL
'Approximate
fill with load.
B. To select wash water temperature,
stop on the area in the selected
cycle marked H (hot), W (warm)
or C (cold).
• 1 LARGE
Match the wash water tem
M (17.2gals./65.1L)* perature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
(9.5 gals./36.0 L)*
Recommended wash tem
peratures can be found in your
“Laundry Guide.”
All rinses are cold. Cold rinses
save energy and help prevent
wrinkles from setting into fabrics.
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