AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA34ooxs lcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumtdilwrs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers.
Contents Poae -a- For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin 2 PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . , OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 3 4 CARING 4 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY Page 8 8 9 FOR YOUR WASHER 10 Winterizing.
Addifional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities 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 on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especially wamlngs and precautions. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonla or acids such as vinegar or rusr remover.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 1 . Start the Washer Fill Area A. Push In the Control Knob and turn ii to the rlght. It must be pushed B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are the minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. NOTE: The washer will fill only when the knob points to a FILLarea.
To Select a WASH 2 . WATER TEMPERATURE HOT WATER can be selected by turning the Control Knob to 12 or 14 minutes in the REGULARHEAVY Cycle. WARM WATER can be selected by turning the Control Knob to 8 or 10 minutes in the REGULARHEAVYCycle. l All rinses use cold water. This saves energy and helps prevent wrlnkles from seflfng info fabrics. 3 . To Select A warm wash is preset in the SHORT Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to the 4 or 6 minute setting in that cycle. a WATER LEVEL HIGH WATER LEVEL.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASHagitation 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 clock-wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle FILL A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin 1parts01 cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help the rinsing.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. [Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. 4. The washer will fill with cold water to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2.
Carikg for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a sofl dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damaae the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Puta quartof automotivetype antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 8). Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. ON To use the washer again... 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer 3.
Lf you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 3. If you need service?.. 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL@ AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY LesoYN OF WARRANTY 1 WNlRlPOOl WILL PAY POP RIUONB-YEAR WARRANYY From Date of Purchase FSP@replacement parts and repalr labor t correct defects In materials or workmans & Service must be provided by a franchised -’ TECH-CARE@service company. LIMITRD FIVE-YBAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPreplacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly If defective in materials or workmanshlp. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
