Whirlpool LA77O0XS User Manual

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

information

MAGIC CLEAN

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

SOFTENER DISPENSER

MODEL AND SERIAL

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

EXTRA RINSE

SELECTOR

LIQUID FABRIC

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

NUMBER PLATE

{not shown)

AGITATOR

BASKET

LINT FILTER

{not shown)

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,

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these

Center '-ounary Information

»ipwduor'*'®^® RegiTirotteiTiard furnished with

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Your responsibilities!

Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide" carefuily
for important use and safety
information.

You are personally responsible
for making sure that your washer:

• is installed by a qualified installer.

• 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

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Extra Rinse Option
Fora Rinse and Spin
Fora Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash ..
Liquid Bleach Dispenser. 13
Fabric Softener Dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN® Filter ....

Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY

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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

isopen.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your nasher

Before starting
your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start the washer.

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INFINITE WATER SAVING

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

Select a
LOAD SIZE

• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.

• Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and EX LARGE

(a full load).

• To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET, then the desired water level.

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.

^ Select WATER

2. TEMPERATURES

• Select wash and rinse water tem
peratures by pushing a button.

• This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”

iMPORTANT; Use warm water
with the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/
GENTLE cycles. For heavily
soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning 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.

‘Approximate ^

fill with load.

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EX LARGE (17.3 gal./65.5 L)‘

- (14.7 gal./55.7 L)‘

- (12.1 gal./45.8 L)‘

EX SMALL (9.5 gal./36.0 L)‘

CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

3. Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

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 temper
ature. 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 min
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

D. To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.

What happens in each cycle''

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH
agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills
before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder
ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

FILL

to

Selected

Level

A cycle designed for mod
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.

à 6 A

■ Minutes ■

f High f

WASH

Speed

WASH

4

Minutes

Low

Speed