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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions.. Operating Instructions Starting your washer What happens in each cycle Other Operating Instructions Extra rinse option Rinse and spin Drain and spin Soak cycle MAGIC CLEAN8 lint filter Liquid bleach dispenser If You Need Service Or Assistance. Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty. 01989 Whirlpool Corporation 3 4-5 5-9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12-l 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
ImportantSafetyInstructions l l l l l l l grve off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. l If hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer, 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.
Operatinginstructions 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. Startingyourwasher Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before 1. Select a load size 9 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 l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the right. l Stop on the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. l 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 filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. l To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.
Operating Continued Instructions Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. to Selected Level Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled. to Selected Level 6 Minutes Low Speed The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse, if selected. See page 10. The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse, if selected. See page 10.
Permanent Press/Normal 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. Permanent Press/Light Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items.
Operating Continued Instructions Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle (model LA9300XT) A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. Knits Gentle/Light (model LA9300XT) Cycle Knits Gentle Cycle (model LA9100XT) A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits. 4 Minutes Low Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period.
Soak 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. Super 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.
OtherOperatingInstructions Extrarinseoption For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR Cycles: l 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. l 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.
Soakcycle 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 YouNeedServiceOrAssistance Wesuggestyoufollow thesefive 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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Whirlpool’~Automatic WasherWarranty AWOO 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 gearcase assembly if defective or workmanship. The gearcase is shown below.