use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA4400XS Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidiliers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers.
Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR laundry information CENTER CYCLE CONTROL KNOBAND temperature SELECTOR MODELAND SERIAL ijiUMBER PLATE (not shown) AGITATOR BASKET 1 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 Py y ur Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or coll with question, have this Information ready^ f froTSit Numbers hlngV 2.
Your responsibilities! Safety first Read this "Use and Care Guide" and your “Laundry Guide" carefuiiy | for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer: • is instaiied by a quaiified instailer. • 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.
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE • Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of ioad you want to wash. • Set the knob anywhere on or between small (a few items) and large (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results. Select CYCLE and WATER TEMPERATURE; 2. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn It to the right.
Select WASH TIME; 3« Restart the nasher C. start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected tem perature. After filling, stop the washer and select wash time. A. stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 6 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. B. Restart the washer by pulling D. To stop the washer at any time, push in the Control Knob.
What happens in each cycle"^ Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the diai in each cycle are the minutes of WASH time. When the CycieControi Knob is set to a number and puiied out, the washer fiiis before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise untii it points to OFF and cycie ends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
Other operating instructions HEAV» 14*15 I For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heaviiy soiled ioads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill 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.
Caring for your washer OFF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soft 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 damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clofhes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. \Wnterizing 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. Put a quart of automotive-type antifreeze in the basket. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see pages).
Kyou need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: !• Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you con tind and tix your self without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP" replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE" service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
