Whirlpool LA4OOOXK User Manual
Model lA4OOOXK
Regular Capacity
whirlpool
Use&
Care
Guide
AUTOMATIC WASHER
COPY Your Model and
When You need service, or call
with Q question, hove this information
reauy:
‘. Complete Model and
(from the Pkve under the lid near the _-~
hinge).
2. Purchase dote from sales slip (or date
Installed),
Serial Numbers Here
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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
designed to give
You are personally responsible for making sure that your
washer...
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Is Installed by a qualified installer
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Is properly Walled and leveled on a
floor thai 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 malntained.
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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 WIII be easier to remove
before the washer IS used
You may want to wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth before using
to remove dust from storing or shIppIng
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
laundry Guide for tips on detergents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
See the Installation InstructIons for
complete InformatIon.
CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry
the Consumer Buy
Contents
Before Using Your Washer 2
Loading Your Washer 1’ 3
Understanding Your Washer
Cleaning the Lint Filter 3
Using Your Washer 4
Important Detergent Information 6
For a Pre Wash
For Rinsing Only 7
For Spinning Only 7
Cycle Operation 8
KNIT GENTLE 8
REGULAR HEAVY.. : 8
SOAK 8
If You Need Service or Help 10
1 Before Calling for Service 10
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If You Need Service 11
3 If You Havea Problem 11
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loading your
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 information 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 conditioner (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 com-
bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.
Understanding your Washer
This automatic washer has three
:ycles Each IS designed for a fabric
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It has a
-‘ou can select the wash water temper-
Are best for the amount of soil and
iabnc type In each load.
You can control the amount of
,vater that fills the washer by moving the
Control Knob according to instructions
‘In page 5.
Sections In this Use & Core Guide
30 Into detail on the “what and why”
Jf each setting. Read this and the laun-
?iy Guide carefully to get the best
cleaning results.
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Cleaning the lint Filter
Water runs through the lint filter
nihenever the washer agitates. Check it
often to make sure it’s clean and filter~ng at its best
To remove it for cleaning, press
the release and pull straight out. lnstructions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter
Using Your Washer
Your automatic dasher IS easy to
use To make It even easier, read the
followlng steps before starting your first
load
Stari your ;Yasher after you put In
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry aids according to information
on page 3
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Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
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Match the wash water temperature io
the type of fabrics and so~is being
washed All rinses are cold
2. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
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Push ihe Cycle Control Knob in and
turn It to ihe right (clockwise)
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Stop when the pointer is on the nL’m~
ber of minutes you wani In the cycle you
want. NOTE: In the REGULAR HEAVY
and KNIT GENTLE Cycles, ihe washer will
fill only if the Control Knob points to a fill
area
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InstructIons on which cycle to use for
each fabric hype are under the lid.
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To start ihe washer, pull ihe Cycle
Control Knob out When the cycle IS
over, the washer ~111 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 io stop the washer. Then
turn the Control Knob to the right (clock-
wise] to the setting you want Pull the
knob out to start the washer
Pull it out to restart ihe washer
To change a setting,
push ihe Con-
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