Whirlpool LA98OOXP User Manual
use&care guide
Whirlpool
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model LA9800XP
Solid State
Mark II Series
Electronic Touch
Control
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freeze
Parts and features
LOAD lever
SIZE
SELECTOR
POWER
ON/OFF
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
SOLID STATE
ELECTRONIC
TOUCH CONTROL
LIQUID
FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER
LIQUID BLEACH
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
See the "Laundry Guide”
for tips on detergents,
other laundry aids and in
structions for washing spe
cial items.
MAGIC CLEAN"
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales Slip-
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa
tion Center with your "Laundry Guide,"
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is al
that is required for in-warranty service.
___________________
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" care
fully for important use and safety
intormation.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualified installer.
• 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.*
• is properly grounded.*
• is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
•See the "Installation Instruotions”
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST.....................
STARTING YOUR WASHER ..
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
FABRIC SELECTION
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
WASH OPTION
Wash Time and
Temperature Options
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
RINSE OPTION
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Liquid Bleach Dispenser...
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN® Lint Filter..
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing.........................
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE........................
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer.
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 instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
Before starting your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
The automatic washer has Solid
State Electronic Controls. Read instruc
tions carefully before setting any
cycles.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
To change the setting on the
LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, move the tab
to RESET.
• Then move the tab to a setting that
describes the size of the load you
want to wash.
• Set the tab on or between HAND
WASHABLE (a few small items) and
EXTRA LARGE (a full load).
See the “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
Move POWER /
2. SWITCH TO ON.
The REG/HEAVY Indicator Light wil
come on. You will have 8 seconds
to touch a different FABRIC selector.
If you do not touch a different
FABRIC selector, the washer will
automatically start in the REG/
HEAVY cycle.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
a load or too
o
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
’Approximate
fill with load.
EXTRA LARGE (20.5 gals/77.6L)*
MEDIUM (13.9 gals/52.6L)*
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals/29.5L)^
Select a
3. FABRIC selector
TOUCH RUN TO RESTART WASHER '
TOUCH HOLD TO STOP WASHER ■
A. other selections. If you want a
cycle other than REG/HEAVY, touch
a different FABRIC selector within 8
seconds after turning on POWER
SWITCH.
If an Indicator Light does
not glow after a Selector is
touched:
• The Selector was not touched on
the lower half. Only touch Selec
tors in lower area beneath light.
• The Selector was not touched
before the 8 second selection
time ran out.
• The option you chose can't be
combined with the FABRiC seiection. See pages 6 and 7.
B. For more time. Touch HOLD if
you want more time to decide on
another selection.
• HOLD will stop the washer while
you make another selection. Then
push RUN.
D. Changing a Selection. Before
the washer starts, touch another
selector. This cancels the selection
you don't want.
If the washer has started, move the
POWER SWITCH to OFF.
• Then start back at Step 1 on
page 4.
Select WASH and
4. RINSE OPTIONS
soak
cycle I
super short
wash
1
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1
1 eitra I hot cold
wash
1 short
1
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wash
1 wash
A. The Electronic Controls ore pre
set for a warm wash and cold rinse
in every FABRIC selection.
Restarting
5. your washer
Your washer will "remember" its
cycle if you touch HOLD. It will not
remember if there is a power
interruption such os a blown fuse.
If memory is lost at beginning
ot wash cycle -
1. Move switch to POWER ON.
2. Touch FABRIC selector and
options.
3. The washer will finish filling (if
needed) and wash according
to the new selections.
B. Change wash and rinse tem
peratures by touching WASH OPTION
¿electors.
• You must touch an OPTION within 8
seconds after touching a FABRIC
selection.
• See page 10 for more tips
on adding OPTiONS to FABRIC
selections.
if memory is lost at end of
wash cycle -
1. Move switch to POWER ON.
2. Touch SPIN ONLY to drain and spin.
3. After the washer stops, again
move switch to POWER ON.
4. Touch RINSE SPIN to fill, rinse, drain
and spin the load.
If memory is lost at beginning
of rinse cycie -
1. Move switch to POWER ON.
2. Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling or
to finish the rinsing cycle.
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