Whirlpool LA7700XW User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Temperature selector
Load size
selector control knob
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Cycle
Speed
selector
Model and serial
Bleach dispenser
Tub
Basket
MAGIC CLEAN I
lint filter
(not shown)
LARGE CAPACITY VARIABLE TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHER
LA7700XW
Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions _....... 3
Operating Instructions
Starting your washer .._.__....._...... 4
Recommended wash speeds .___._.., 6
What happens in each cycle .._...... 6
Other Operating Instructions
Rinse and spin ._......_......_._.....__._.. 10
Drain and spin ._,_,_...,_,_._.,.,_._.,,,.,_. 10
Pre-wash cycle ,_.....,_._......_....,__._.. 10
Liquid bleach dispenser .._......_._... 11
MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter 11
If You Need Service Or
Assistance .._..__..........._._._. 12
Whirlpool Automatic
Washer Warranty .._._... 16
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date from the sales slip.
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Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
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Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.
Important Safety Instructions
. Read all instructions before using
These substances give off vapors
the washer. that can create a FIRE HAZARD or
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NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax,
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in
the washer. The fumes can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry
fabrics containing these materials.
9 NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near children.
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When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT reach into the washer
basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning,
the basket will automatically stop in a
few seconds.
. DO NOT tamper with controls.
. NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
or near your washer. DO NOT add
flammable fluids to the wash water.
EXPLOSION.
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If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in the
water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX-
PLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:
-is installed, repaired, and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.
-is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight.*
-is connected to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain.*
-is properly grounded.*
-is properly maintained.*
-is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not
fall below freezing.
*See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
. 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.
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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
if chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
- is used only for jobs normally expect-
ed of home automatic washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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Operating Instructions
Starting your washer
Be sure to measure and add deteroent, then place a sorted load in the washer
before starting it.
1. Select a load size
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Turn the knob to point at a setting that
describes the size of load you want to
wash.
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The knob can be set anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few small
items) and LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your wash
load.
For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level.
Reduce wash time when using EX
SMALL or SMALL water level settings.
Loads with only a few small items need
less wash time for best results.
2. Select water temperature
9 Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.
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The top temperature is the wash
selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.
NOTE: Use warm wash water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or GENTLE/
SHORT Cycles.
For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
3. Select agitation and spin speeds
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Turn the knob to point at the wash
cycle speeds you want for your wash
load.
. The top speed is the agitation
selection and the bottom speed is
the spin selection. See page 6 for
tips on selecting speeds.
4. Select cycle and wash time
Start the washer
. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.
. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the
number in the wash cycle you want.
The numbers are minutes of wash
time.
9 Start the washer by pulling out the
Cycle Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the selected water level with
the selected wash water temperature. The washer will begin agitating
immediately after filling. Agitation
can occur with the washer lid up or
down.
. To stop the washer at any time, push
in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart
the washer, pull out the Cycle
Control Knob.
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