Whirlpool LA800XT User Manual

Use &
Cycle control knob
Load size
and temperature selector
Care Guide
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Model and serial
LARGECAPACITYMIOSPEED
Contents
Important Safety Instructions.
Operating Instructions
Starting your washer What happens in each cycle
Other Operating Instructions
Rinse and spin
Drain and spin . . . . .
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
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with this product. Then complete the
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form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
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question.
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Copy model and serial numbers
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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

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Read all instructions before using the washer.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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the wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or 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 EXPLOSIVE. 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 3­prong outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*
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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.
INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instnrctions and your responsibilities
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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 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.
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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.
-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 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 on SMALL (a few small items) or 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 SMALL water level setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results.
2. Select cycle and water temperature
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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.
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To select wash water temperature,
stop when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the area in the
selected cycle marked H (hot), W (warm) or C (cold).
b Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabric and soils being washed.
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All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics.
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Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling, stop the washer and select wash time.
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