Whirlpool LA968OXW User Manual

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Use & ChAiGuide

Temperature selector

del and serial

Bleach dispenser

Fabric softener

- Agitator

Tub

MAGIC CLEAN R

SUPER CAPACITY THREE SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHER

LA968OXW

Basket

lint filter

(not shown)

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 CLEANS lint filter
Liquid bleach dispenser
Liquid fabric softener

dispenser
If You Need Service
Or Assistance.
Whirlpool Automatic
Washer Warranty.

91990 Whirlpool Corporation

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Thank you for buying a WhIrlpool
appliance Please complete and mall

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the Owner Reglstratlon Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this InformatIon ready

11 you need service or call with a

questlon.

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Copy model and serlal numbers
from plate (under IId near hinge) and
the purchase date from the sales slop

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Keep this book the Laundry Guide
and the sales slop 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 wrth thumb to make a ball,

then remove.
or

e Soak area with liquid hand dlshwash-

(ng 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
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

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

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,

play with, or crawl inside the
washer. Close supervislon 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

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:

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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.*

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is connected to the right kind of
outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.’

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is properly grounded.*

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properly maintained.*

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protected from the weather

and kept where the temperature

will

not fall below freezing.

‘See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions 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.

. ALWAYS read and follow InstructIons materials. Small particles can stick to

on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.

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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be sure that your washer:
formed if chlorine bleach is used In
the same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.

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

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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
fabncs washed in following loads and

cause skin Irritation.

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You are responsible for making

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IS used only for jobs normally ex­petted of home automatic washers.

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not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

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Operating Instructions

Starting your washer

Be sure 10 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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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 fabnc and SOIIS being washed

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The top temperature IS the wash
selectIon and the bottom temperature

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the rinse selectlon.

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An Indicator shows which temperalure
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-wash 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

. 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 trme,
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 agrtatlon and
spun speeds deslgned for different kinds
of fabrics.

Numbers on the dial In each cycle are

the minutes of wash agrtation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob
to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts.
AHer agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until tt pornts to OFF and the
cycle ends.

The washer

will

pause bnefly
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.

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
wrth the rinsing.

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set

For better fabric care In the REGULAR
and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the
agitation speed

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reduced during the

last few minutes of wash agitation time.

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