Whirlpool LA9300XY Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

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SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHER

lA9300XY LA9320X-Y

Contents

Page

Important Safety lnstructlona . . . . . . . . 3

Operating lnstructlons

Starting your washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What happens in each cycle . . . . . . . . . . 5

Other Operatlng lnstructlons

Extra rinse option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rinse and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drain and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

soak cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Liquid bleach dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Liquid fabric softener dispenser . . . 12

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

If You Need Srvlce Or

As&dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Whlrlpool Automatic Washer

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

01992 Whirlpool Corporation

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:

l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.
or

l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

in9 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.

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.

l Copy model and serial numbers from

plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date from the sales slip.

l Keep this book, the Laundry Guide

and the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Mode4 Number

Sedal Number

PllrdwseDale

Sew&a Company Phone Number

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrlcal shock, or
Injury to persons when using your washer, follow
bask precautions, lncludlng the followlng:

l Read all lnstructlons before uslng These substances give off vapors

the washer. that can create a FIRE HAZARD or

l NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-

EXPLOSION.

ed, soaked in or spotted with wax, l II hot water has not been used
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in

recently (usually 2 weeks or bnger),

the washer. The fumes can create a

hydrogen gases may build up in the
FlRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. water heater and the hot water
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry pipes. HYDROGEN GAS Is EX-

fabrics containing these materials. PLOSIVE To prevent injury or

l NEVER allow chikfren to operate,

damage, before using your washer,

play with, or crawl inside the washer.

turn on all hot water faucets and al-

Cbse supervision of children is

bw water to run for several minutes.

necessary when the washer is used

This will allow gases to escape. DC

near children.

NOT smoke or use any open flame

. When discarding an old washer,

near the faucet while it is open.

ALWAYS remove the lb to prevent

l You are responsible for maklng

accidental entrapment.

sure that your washer:

l DO NOT reach into the washer

-is installed, repaired, and has parts

basket while it is filling with water,

replaced by a qualified person.

while agitator is moving or while

-is properly installed and leveled on

basket is spinning. If the fii is

a floor that can support the weight.’

opened while the basket ts spinning,

-is connected to the correct g-prong

the basket will automatically stop in a

outlet, electric supply, water supply

few seconds.

and drain.’

l DO NOT tamper with controls.

-is properly grounded.’

m NEVER use or store flammable fluids

-is properly maintained.’

(drycleaning solvents, kerosene) In

-is protected from the weather and

or near your washer. DC NOT add

kept where the temperature will not

flammable fluids to the wash water.

fall below freezing.

‘See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTlONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l ALWAYS store detergent, laundry

aids and other materials in a axA, dry

l ALWAYS unplug the power supply

place where children can’t reach

cord before attempting to service the
washer.

them-in a bcked cabinet if pxsible.

l ALWAYS read and follow instrudbns

on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautbns.

. HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if

. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following bads and
cause skin irritation.

l You are responsible for maklng sure

that your washer:
chbrine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.

- is used only for jobs normally exped­d cd home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly. 3

Operating htructions

Starting your washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent,

then place a sorted bad in the washer

1. Select a load aloe

l Position the Load Size Selector al the

setting that describes the size of bad
you want to wash.

l The selector can be set anywhere on

or between EX SMALL (a few small
items) and EX LARGE (a full bad).

l 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 bw for your wash
bad.

For best results with permanent

press cbthes, use the EX 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

l Match the water temperature to the

type of fabric and soils being washed.

l The top temperature is the wash

selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.

l 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, prewash or 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

l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it cbckwtse.

l 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.

l 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. The washer will bsgin agftating
immediately after filling. Agitation
can occur with the washer lid up or
down.

l To stop the washer at any time, push

in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart
the washer, pull out the Cycle
Control Knob.

M/h;; happens in each

Each cycle has been designed for

different kinds of fabrics.

When the Cyde 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 for washer operation.

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.