Whirlpool LA78OOXT, LA798OXT, LA79OOXT, LA778OXT User Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Temperature selector

(LA7800XT and LA7980XT)

Extra rinse switch

Bleach dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN”

lint filter

(not shown)

SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

LA778OXT LA78OOXT LA79OOXT LA798OXT

Contents

Important Safety
Instructions.
Operating Instructions

Starting your washer .
What happens in each cycle

Other Operating

Instructions

Rinse and spin .
Extra rinse option .
Drain and spin
Soak cycle
Pre-wash cycle
MAGIC CLEANa lint filter
Liquid bleach dispenser
Liquid fabric softener

dispenser . . .
If You Need Service Or
Assistance. ,

Whirlpool Automatic

Washer Warranty.

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

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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

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your washer, fol­low basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before give off vapors that can create a
using the washer. FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

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NEVER wash items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with recently (usually 2 weeks or

wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
fluids in the washer. The fumes up in the water heater and the hot
can create a FIRE HAZARD or water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

launder and air dry fabrics contain- damage, before using your washer,
rng these materials. turn on all hot water faucets and

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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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NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If the
lid is opened while the basket is
spinning, the basket will automati­tally stop in a few seconds.

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

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NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene) in or near your washer.
DO NOT add flammable fluids to the

wash water. These substances

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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If hot water has not been used
longer), hydrogen gases may build

allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. DO NOT smoke or use
any open flame near the faucet
whrle 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 3­prong 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.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach them

- In a

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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent 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.

store detergent, laundry

locked

cabinet If possible.

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.

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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:

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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

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

Starting your washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, 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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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 to the desired

water level.

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 EX LARGE water
level. Reduce wash time when using
EX SMALL or SMALL water level
settings.

2. Select water temperature

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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 KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.

For heavily soiled permanent press

or knit clothes, pre-wash or presoak

Models LA778OXT, LA7800XT
and LA7900XT

before washing in warm water.

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

Model LA7980XT

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Models LA78OOXT and LA7980XT

Models LA7780XT and LA79OOXT

3. Select cycle and wash time
Start the washer

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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise.

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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.

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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.

After filling, the washer will agitate for
the selected number of minutes.

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To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Cycle Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Cycle 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
clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.

The washer will pause briefly
throughout each cycle. These pauses
are normal. They allow for the reversing
of the motor, normal washer operation
and the cool-down portion of the
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of

water spraying during the spin parts of

some cycles. In some cycles, water is

sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.

Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR

and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the
last few minutes of wash agitation time.

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