Whirlpool LA7980XS User Manual
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Super Capacity
Model
LA7980XS
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
Extra Rinse Option 12
For a Rinse and Spin 12
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Fabric Softener Dispenser
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MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing..
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.................. 17
WASHER WARRANTY
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Parts and features
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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.
LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
CYCLE
CONTROL
EXTRA RINSE
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
LIQUID FABRIC
SOnENER DISPENSER
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.
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
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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, Your “Laundry
Guide” and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especially warnings and
precautrons.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
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.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that Your washer:
. is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
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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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Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items)
and EX LARGE (a full load).
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To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET, then the desired water level.
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Select wash and rinse water temperatures by pushing a button
9 This drawing shows a warm wash
[top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”
Select
WATER TEMPERATURES
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
EX LARGE (21.7 gaU82.l L)’
MEDIUM (16.8 gal./63.6 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9 gal./450 L)’
Start the washer
3.
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 temperature. After filling, the washer WIII
agitate for the selected number
of minutes
B.
Stop on a number In the cycle
you want The numbers are mlnutes 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
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
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
WASH
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
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