Whirlpool LA82OOXW User Manual

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TWOSPEEDAUTOMATICWASHER

LARGECAPACITY

LA82OOXW

Contents

Page
Important Safety
Instructions. .

Operating Instructions

Starting your washer
What happens in each cycle

Other Operating Instructions

Rinse and spin . . . .

Drain and spin . . . . . .

Soak cycle . . . . .

Manual clean lint filter . . . .

If You Need Service
Or Assistance. . 1 O-l 1
Whirlpool Automatic Washer

Warranty. . . .

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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

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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.

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

9 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 flulds in the washer. The fumes
can create a

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

FIRE HAZARD

hand

or

launder and air dry fabncs contaln­Ing these matenals.

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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 dlscardlng an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the Ild to prevent
accidental entrapment.

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NEVER

put your hands Into the
washer until all motion stops. If the
IId IS opened while the basket IS
spinning. the basket will automatl­tally stop In a few seconds.

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l.iO NCrl’ tamper with controls.

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NEVEA

use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene) In or near your washer.
DO NOT add flammable flulds to the
wash water. These substances

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give off vapors that can create a

FIRE HAZARD

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If hot water has not been used

or

EXPLOSION.

recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and the hot
water pipes.

EXPLOSIVE.

HYDROGEN GAS IS

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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IS Installed. repaired, and has
parts replaced by a qualified
person.

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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.’

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is properly grounded.+
is properly maintained.’

11s protected from the weather

and kept where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.

*See the lnstallatlon Instructions.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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A; ~~JAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool. dry cord before attempting to service
place where children can’t reach them the washer

~ In a locked cabinet If possible. . j i I ‘IQ (

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a:.k 1~: read and follow Instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.

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can be
formed If chlorine bleach IS used In
the same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover

IV r;L&! ‘.A unplug the power supply

machine wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed In following loads and
cause skin Irrltatlon.

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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.

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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The water level can be set for EX

SMALL (a few items), MEDIUM 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 EX
SMALL water level setting. Loads
with only a few small items need
less wash time for best results.

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 pre-soak
before washing in warm water.

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.