Whirlpool LA7680XM, LA7685XM User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA7680XM
and
LA7685XM
wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Dehumldllvxs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers.
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Freezers. Refngerator-Freeze
Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
/ KNOB
CYCLE
CONTROL
FABRIC SOFTENER
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
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 in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
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” carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your washer..
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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
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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 grounded.-
* is used only for fobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 9
Fabric Softener
Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 9
Suds Miser’ System
(Model LA7685XM only) 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
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Before starting
your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
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To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET.
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Then turn the knob to point at a
setting that describes the size of the
load you want to wash.
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Set the knob anywhere on or between HAND WASHABLE (a few small
items] and EX LARGE [a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
Use less than a full tub of water
when you have less than a full load
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Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Select wash and rinse water temperatures by pushing a button.
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This drawing shows a warm wash
[top temperature) and cold rinse
[bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
EX-LARGE (20.5 gals./77.6 L)
MEDIUM (13,9 gals.152.6 L)’
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.
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‘Approximate fill with load.
3. Start the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwrse
C.
Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected
temperature. 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
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agrtation In the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle
D.
To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash, see page 8
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