Whirlpool LA9480XW, LA9580XW, LA9200XW Use And Care Manual
Use &
Care
Guide
Temperature selector
Extra rinse
Load size
switch
selector
Cycle control
Model and serial
TWOSPEEDAUTOMATICWASHERS
SUPERCAPACITY
LA948OXW lA958OxW
LARGECAPACITY
lA92ooxw
Contents
Page
Important Safety
Instructions. ................ 3
Operating Instructions
Starting your washer ........ 4-5
What happens in each cycle
5-9
Other Operating Instructions
Rinse and spin ............. 10
Extra rinse option ........... 10
Drain and spin .............. 10
Soak cycle .................
11
Pre-wash cycle ............. 11
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter .... 11
Liquid bleach dispenser ...... 12
Liquid fabric softener
dispenser ................ 12
If You Need Service Or
Assistance. ................. 13
Whirlpool Automatic Washer
Warranty .................... 16
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
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.
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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
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,
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If hot water has not been used
washed, soaked in or spotted with
recently (usually 2 weeks or
wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
longer), hydrogen gases may build
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,
ing these materials.
turn on all hot water faucets and
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NEVER allow children to operate,
allow water to run for several
play with, or crawl inside the
minutes. This will allow gases to
washer. Close supervision of
escape. DO NOT smoke or use
children is necessary when the
any open flame near the faucet
washer is used near children.
while it is open.
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When discarding an old washer,
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You are responsible for mak-
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
ing sure that your washer:
accidental entrapment.
-is installed, repaired, and has
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NEVER put your hands into the
parts replaced by a qualified
washer until all motion stops. If the
person.
lid is opened while the basket is
-is properly installed and leveled
spinning, the basket will automati-
on a floor that can support the
tally stop in a few seconds.
weight.’
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
-is connected to the correct 3-
* NEVER use or store flammable
prong outlet, electric supply,
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
water supply and drain.*
kerosene) in or near your washer,
- is properly grounded.’
DO NOT add flammable fluids to the
- is properly maintained.*
wash water. These substances
- is protected from the weather
and kept where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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mmonal satety instructions and
your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
place where children can’t reach them
cord before attemptrng to service
the washer.
- in a locked cabinet if possible.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
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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.
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:
-is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
-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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Position the Load Size Selector at the
setting that describes the size of load
you want to wash.
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The selector can be set 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, slide the
selector 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.
Loads with only a few small items need
less wash time for best results.
2. Touch a temperature selection
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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.
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An indicator shows which temperature
has been selected.
NOTE: Use warm wash water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.
For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-soak before washing
in warm water.
ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
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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