Model GLA7900XK REGULAR CAPACITY Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB FABRIC SOFTENER Copy Your Model Wien you a ‘question. need have and Serial Numbers service.
Before using your Washer Please read this booklet to be sure your washer is Installed and used properly It will help you get the best results and longest life your washer was designed to give. You are personally retponsibie for making sure that Your washer... l Is installed by a qualtfied installer l Is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight: l Is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.
loading your For best washing results and energy savings, sortthe laundry carefully. 1. Sort the laundry into loads. l Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for information and samples of typical loads. l Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer. 2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket. l See detergent information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide.
Using your Washer Your automatic washer is easy to use. To make it even easier, read the following steps before starting your first load. Start your washer after you put in detergent, the load, and any other laundry aids according to Information on page 3 and page 6 1. Set the LOAD StZE SELECTOR. Select the water level that matches the size of the load. See page 5 for more information.
Water levels and load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer l Washer will fill to selected level for both the wash and deep rinse. Approximate Water Fill Ex Small 9.1 gallons (35 liters) H 11.6 gallons (45 liters] n 14.5 gallons (58 liters) Large 16.9 gallons (65 liters) match size. To save water and energy, the water level to the load For the best cleaning results, the load should move freely In the water. Watch for rollover.
usually based on soft water and washers with normal-size tubs. Use more detergent... 1 for hard water Important Detergent Information 2. for heavy oily soils, greasy 3. if the detergent Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil, and by holding it in the water so it drains away. If not enough detergent is used, soil and lint can settle back on the items in the load. SOAP works best in soft water (O-4 grains hardness). In harder water, both the wash and rinse water should be softened.
To use the liquid fabric softener dispenser The fabric softener asperser IS used for cddlng fabric softener automot~cally to the deep rinse 1. After We load and detergent have been added to the washer, f!t the dlspenser over the agitator cap as shown 2.
Cycle utes you want the wa;her tc agitate before it drains and fmlisfor the rinse Yoti ~111 want longer agitat;on Tin-es for heovlly solled loads You choose tre wasp water temDerature you u/ant ~‘5 the Operation Your washer has five cvcles on the Cycle Control DI~I The numbers In each cycle are for the number of min- WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE: . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURE l PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START uuu . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURE .
ls srxc~yed or +he load to ilelc: rlr,se and remove residue TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. %nse ibaater s RINSES. Ctz d water UCl3 rl a” se** ngs solnrirg de’ergent Y~L set +?e amount fl IS‘i-e tJb’ u +7 The of water ibat LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
SOAK CYCLE . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURE . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START This cycle IS not for :,ashlng I+ soaks agitates spins out the tiater and stops (no rinse‘1 Use It for staned vellowed grev or heavl’k solied iaundru ,vith a cletergent or pre-soak pro&c? Chlorine bleacr if “,.:.
l Is a fuse tIloi\r or circuit-breaker tripped? l Are the ‘water supply Poses ki?ked’ l Is the Cyole Control Knob se* a-d pulled out’: MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T...
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