Whi-ríixÍDl HomeAppliances Use & Care Guide Temperature selector Load size selector Cycle control Extra rinse knob switch Model and serial number plate ---------(under lid) Bleach dispenser ------------ Agitator dTi -Tub ■ Basket MAGIC CLEAN® lint filter (not shown) SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS LA9100XT LA9300XT
Contents Page Important Safety Instructions............................. 3 Operating Instructions Starting your washer ................... 4-5 What happens in each cycle .. 5-9 Other Operating Instructions Extra rinse option.......................... 10 Rinse and spin ............................. 10 Drain and spin............................... 10 Soak cycle.................................... 11 MAGIC CLEAN® lint filter . . . . 11 Liquid bleach dispenser............. 11 If You Need Service Or Assistance..
Important Safety Instructions ^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or Injury to persons when using your washer, fol low basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the washer. • NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or in flamma ble fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics contain ing these materials.
Operating instructions The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown. Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. • 1. Select a load size • Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.
3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer • Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the right. • Stop on the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. • 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 tilling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.
Operating Instructions Continued Regular/Heavy Cycle Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled. FILL to Selected Level WASH 8-6 Minutes High Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed, Spray Rinses The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse, if selected. See page 10.
Permanent Press/Normal Cycle Permanent Press/Light Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. A cycle designed for lightly soiled per manent press and some synthetic fab rics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items.
Operating Instructions Continued Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle (model LA9300XT) Knits Gentle/Light Cycle (model LA9300XT) A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. Knits Gentle Cycle (model LA9100XT) A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Soak Cycle Super Wash Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle.
other Operating Instructions Extra rinse option For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR Cycles: • Touch the Extra Rinse ON pad before a REGULAR Cycle starts. The ON indicator will show. The washer will automatically proceed into the extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle. EXTRA RINSE • If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in a REGULAR Cycle, touch the Extra Rinse OFF pad. Make sure the OFF indicator is showing.
Soak cycle For best results, use warm water for soaking stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of pre-soak product or detergent. 2. Push Cycle Control Knob In. 3. Turn clockwise to point to a number next to SOAK. 4. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next selected wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. NOTE: See the Laundry Guide for additional soaking information.
If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these five steps; 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you have a problem*... Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. 5. If you need FSP" replacement parts*... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
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Whiripool Automatic Washer Warranty AW003 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 (including top and lid rust) 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. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
