Whirlpool LA9800XS Washer User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model LA98OOXS

Solid State

Electronic Touch Control

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.. .

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Starting Your Washer .

What Happens in Each

PRE-WASH Option

What Happens is Each

FABRIC Selection

What Happens in Each

RINSE Option

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Proper and Improper

Selections

Cycle Signals..

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

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Fabric Softener Dispenser

MAGIC CLEANS Lint Filter

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing..

10 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

12 WASHER WARRANTY..

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Parts and features

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MAGIC CLEANa

LINT FILTER

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DIGITAL TIME

IQUID BLEACH

LIQUID FABRIC MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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.

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from plate under the lid near the hinge).

Model Number

Serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and sales

Center. slip in the Laundry Information

Purchase Date

Service Company

Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the place where children can’t reach them- in a locked cabinet if possible. washer.

DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads dry aids - especially warnings and precautions. and cause skin irritation.

You are personally responsjble for

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer: chlorine bleach is used in the same l is used only for jobs normally ex- wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover. petted of home automatic washers. l is not run by children or anyone un- able to operate it properly.

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Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer betore starting it.

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MH

POWER s”‘,;

WATER LEVEL m

PREWASH OPTIONS

HHH

I PREWASH

. Touch POWER “ON!’

FABRIC SELECTION

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TEMP C w

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. Select a WATER LEVEL.

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The washer will power up and the

Fabric Selection lights will scan. The control is now ready for your selection. l

You have 15 minutes to make a se- lection or the washer will automati- cally shut off. l l

The washer will automatically fill to the “HI” water level. If more or less water is needed, touch the Water

Level pad. The blinking light shows the actual water level. The non- blinking light shows the selected water level.

Select the setting that fits the size of load you are washing.

See your “Laundry Guide” for load size suggestions.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or tearing of load items.

*Approximate fill with load.

CAUTION: DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

(21.7 galsJ82.1 L)*

(19.2 galsJ72.7 L)’

(16.4 galsJ62.1 L)’

(14.1 galsJ53.4 L)’

(11.9 gals./450 L)’

The outomatrc washer has Soltd

State Electronic Controls. Read instruc- tions carefully before setting any cycles.

3.

k!Ekli Oplion.

4

Touch a

. FABRIC Selection.

l l l if pre-washing is not needed, skip to step 4.

The washer will shut off after complet- ing the SOAK or PRE-WASH Cycles.

The SUPER WASH Cycle must be combined with a FABRIC Selection.

See pages 8 and 9. l l

Touch a FABRIC Selection according to the type of load being washed.

See pages 10 and 11. NOTE: The lights wlii scan until a seiectlon has been made.

The washer will begin filling shortly after a FABRIC Selection is made.

For More Selection Time l l

Touch HOLD/RESTART at any step if you want more time to decide on another selection.

HOLD/RESTART will stop the washer for up to 15 minutes. To restart the washer, touch the blinking HOLD

RESTART pad. l l l l

Changing a Selection

All options, except FABRIC Selec- tions, can be changed any time before they have started.

FABRIC Selections may only be changed up to the start of the first FILL.

If the washer has completed the first FILL, touch POWER “OFF” then start over with step 1.

The indicator light will stay on and one beep will sound when a selec- tion has been accepted.

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POWER

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WATER LEVEL m

PREWASH OPTIONS uf#/ig

I PREWASH

FABRIC SELECTION umf#

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TEMP C fg

To Change WASH or

5. RINSE Temperatures.

For example: l l l l

The washer is programmed to auto- matically provide a warm wash and a cold rinse in every selection.

If another Wash or Rinse temperature is wanted, touch the pad that corre- sponds to the temperature wanted.

To protect some fabrics, the washer will not accept certain selections.

Hot Wash option cannot be accepted with:

- Knits/Gentle fabric selection.

-any Pre-Wash options.

Warm Rinse option cannot be accepted with:

- Permanent Press fabric selection,

If you touch

KNITS GENTLE. l l l

The HOT WASH temperature would not be accepted.

If a selection has not been ac- cepted, the indicator light will not stay on and 3 beeps will sound.

The indicator light will stay on and one beep will sound when a selection has been accepted.

A fabric selection must be selected before HOT or COLD WASH oprrons can be selected.

TIME DISPLAY

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The TIME Display shows the total amount of wash agitation time se- lected. When the first fill begins, the display changes to “AU:’ indicating automatic operation.

Any time during wash agitation the MORE TIME or LESS TIME pad can be touched. The display will show the number of minutes left in wash agitation.

During the final spin the dis- play changes to show the number of minutes let? until the cycle is finished and the load can be removed.

Restarting the Washer

The washer is designed to “re- member” where it was in the cycle when HOLD/RESTART is touched. It will not remember if there is a power interruption, such as a blown fuse. it power is lost at beginning of wash cycle:

1. Touch POWER “ON:’

2. Touch FABRIC Selection and Options

The washer will finish filling (if needed), and wash according to the new selections.

If power is lost with water remaining in the washer:

I. Touch POWER “ON:’

2. Touch SPIN to drain and spin the load.

3. After the washer stops, touch POWER

“ON” again.

4. Touch FABRIC Selection and Options.

The washer will wash according to the new selections. if memory Is lost at beginning of rinse cycle.

1. Touch POWER “ON:’

2. Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling and/ or the rinsing cycle.

Changing the Amount of Wash Time

When a FABRIC Selection is touched, the amount of wash agitation time will appear in the TIME Display. The wash agitation time which appears is the recommended time for that cycle (for normally soiled items). IF MORE TIME or LESS TIME is desired, touch the ap- propriate TIMED WASH pad before the end of the first fill.

See pages 10 and 11 for minimum, recommended and maximum wash times.

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What Happens in Each PRE-WASH Option

Use PRE-WASH Options to provide extra cleaning to heavily soiled or stained items. The HOT WATER Option cannot be selected with any PRE-

WASH Options. Hot water can set stains.

NOTE: When combining the SUPER WASH Cycle with a WASH Cycle, it iS necessary to select the SUPER WASH Cycle before the washer starts to fill.

SOAK CYCLE Option

Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and cer- tain stains that need extra pretreat- ment Use recommended amount of detergent.

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8 SECONDS

PRE-WASH Option

Use Pre-Wash on loads that need some pretreating before the Wash

Cycle. Use recommended amount of detergent or presoak additive.

8 SECONDS shut off atter completing the PRE-WASH Cycle.

SUPER WASH Option

Use fo r washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal.

Double the recommended amount of detergent when using this option.

1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’

2. CHECK WATER

LEVEL SETTING.

3. TOUCH SUPER WASH.

4. TOUCH A FABRIC

SELECTION.

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SECONDS

NOTE: The washer will not begin SUPER WASH until a FABRIC Selection has been made.

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Minutes

Occa- sional

SOAK

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1 igitation

WASH

4

Minutes

NOTE: The SOAK Cycle auto- matically fills to the HI water level with warm water unless a different water level and/ or COLD WASH has been selected.

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The washer will stop after spin.

Affer the PRE-WASH Cycle has been completed, a FABRIC Selection can

NOTE: The PRE-WASH Cycle automat- ically fills to the HI water level with warm water unless a different water level and/or COLD WASH

has

been selected.

Afterthe PARTIAL DRAIN, the washer refills and washes according to the FABRIC Selection and Options touched.

Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash.

NOTE: The SUPER WASH Cycle automatically fills to the SUPER water level unless a different water level has been selected.

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For best results, use

warm water

for soaking or prewashing stained items.

Hot water can set stalnr.

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What Happens in Each FABRIC Selection

Each FABRIC Selection has pre-set agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics.

All FABRIC Selections are pre-set to use warm wash water and cold rinse water.

These temperatures can be changed by touching the pad that corresponds to the temperature you want. These temperature options are discussed on later pages.

REGULAR HEAVY Selection

A selection for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.

1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’

2. CHECK WATER

LEVEL SETTING.

3. TOUCH REG HEAVY.

4. SELECT WASH TIME

(if different than10 minutes).

PERMANENT PRESS Selection

A special selection with the necessary cool down rinses which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some synthetic fabrics.

1. TOUCH POWER

“ON:’

2. CHECK WATER

LEVEL SETTING.

3. TOUCH PERM’T PRESS.

4. SELECT WASH TIME (if different than 8 minutes).

8 SECONDS

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8 SECONDS

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KNITS/GENTLE Selection

A selection that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits.

1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’

2. CHECK WATER

LEVEL SETTING.

3. TOUCH KNITS GENTLE.

4. SELECT WASH TIME

(if different than

5 minutes).

8 SECONDS

NOTE: FABRIC Selection can be changed up to the start of the first fill.

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High

Speed

* The TIME Display shows the total High and Low speed wash agitation time. l l l l l

MORE TIME or LESS TIME (7-14 minutes)

HOT WASH or COLD WASH

WARM RINSE

EXTRA RINSE

A PRE-WASH Option can be used. (See pages 8 and 9.) tl

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

* The TIME Display shows the total High and Low speed wash agitation time. l l

OPTIONS

MORE TIME or LESS TIME

(5-10 minutes]

. EXTRA RINSE

A PRE-WASH Option can be used. [See pages 8 and 9.) l l l

OPTIONS

MORE TIME or LESS TIME (5-7 minutes]

. COLD WASH

. WARM RINSE

EXTRA RINSE

A PRE-WASH Option can be used.

(See pages 8 and 9.) 11

What Happens in Each RINSE Option*

FABRIC selections are pre-set for cold rinse water. To get warm rinse wafer in REG HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE:

1. TOUCH POWER “ON:’

2. SELECT WATER LEVEL.

3. TOUCH FABRIC SELECTION.

4. TOUCH WARM RINSE.

To protect Permanent Press fabrics, PERM’T PRESS Selec- tion will not accept the WARM RINSE Option.

EXTRA RINSE for towels, jeans or heavily soiled items that need extra detergent. The rinse temperature, agitation speed and spin speed will be the same as the first rinse.

For loads needing rinse and spin only. Also useful for finishing a cycle that’s been canceled by a power interruption or by turning power off.

SPIN Option spins and drains loads or items that only need the water spun out of them. This option is also useful for loads canceled by a power interruption. toptions are preset for high speed rinse and/or spin. For a low speed rinse and spin, touch KNITS GENTLE before you select RINSE SPIN or SPIN. This also shortens the spin time by 2 minutes.

Proper and improper selections

The washer is designed to help you1 choose selections for the best washing results. -

1.

For fabric protection, the washer will not accept certain selections.

For example:

If you touch then touch WARM

PERM’T. PRESS, RINSE, the warm rinse will not be accepted.

The indicator lights will not Stay on and 3 beeps will sound when a selection is not accepted.

2.

When a selection is accepted, the indicator light for that selection comes on and stays on and one beep will sound. The washer will use the FABRIC selection (and options) you selected.

3. When one Indicator Light comes on but another goes off, this tells you the second selection has canceled the first.

For example:

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If you touch then touch PERM’T

REG HEAVY, PRESS, the PERM’T

PRESS selection will cancel REG

HEAVY.

NOTE: The REG HEAVY indicator light goes off when the PERMIT

PRESS indicator light comes on.

4. For best fabric care and washabil- ity maximum and minimum wash times are preprogrammed for each cycle. The washer will not accept less time than the minimum wash time or more time than the maximum wash time. (See page 11 for detailed times.]

CYCLE SIGNALS

End of Wash Signal r\

Deep Rinse Signal

At the beginning of the deep rinse portion of the cycle, the Cycle Signal will beep once. This tells you the washer is filling for the final rinse.

The Cycle Signal will beep 5 times at the end of the WASH CYCLE. This tells you the wash is done and the load can be removed.

Both signals can be cancelled by touching the CYCLE SIGNAL pad. The

Cycle Signal Indicator Light will go off.

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Liquid bleach dispenser

Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup

(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

1. Load the washer firsi

2.

Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser

DO NOT let bleach splash, drip or run down into the washer basket.

Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

3. Start the washer Bleach WIII be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle

For more lnformaflon on bleaching, see your “Laundry Guide!’

Liquid fabric softener dispenser

1. Add detergent and load to the basket.

2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the bottle.

(Avoid drlpping or spilling any fabric softener on fhe load.)

3. IMPORTANT: Add enough hot wafer to flll fhe dispenser to the

FULL mark.

4. Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load when the washer stops spinning after the wash cycle. NOTE: Do not Stop the washer during this spin.

If you do, the fabric softener will be added to the remaining soapy wash water. This can cause stains.

5. Clean dispenser after each use with warm wafer. Do not put detergent in dispenser, if could cause dispenser to clog.

To remove the dispenser, pull up on the top portion. Replace after cleaning.

For more Information on fabric soffener, see your “Laundry Guide!’

MAGIC CLEAN’lint filter

As load items are being washed, lint particles from the wash water automati- cally collect on the MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter. This filter cleans itself. As the washer drains, collected lint is carried away with the wash and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer.

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Caring 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 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 SHARPOBJECTS 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.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials, consoles and finishes. Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer.

Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather..

1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses.

2. Put a quart of R.V. or automobile type antifreeze in the basket.

3. Touch the SPIN

Option (see oaae

12). Let the wbslier run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.

To use the washer again.. .

1. Hush water pipes and hoses,

2. Connect hoses to the washer.

3. Turn on the water faucets.

4. Run the washer through a com- plete cycle with one cup of deter- gent to clean out the antifreeze.

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.

It your washer does not flll: l

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l l

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Are the water supply hoses kinked? l l l

It your washer does not spin:

Is the lid closed?

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage?

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? l

If your washer stops durlng a cycle:

Remember, the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cy- cle. These pauses are normal. l l

Make sure the drain hose Is hlgher than the water level In the washer. It

It IsnY...

The washer may seem to be drain- ing during wash and rinse cycles.

Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla- tion Instructions:‘) l

Are both water faucets open?

2.

If you need assistance%.

Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ sew- ice assistance telephone number.

Dlal free from anywhere in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

4.

If you have a problem?..

Call our COOL-LINE service as- sistance telephone number (see Step

2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Robert Stanley

Division Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

3.

If you need service?..

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH-

CARE@ Service Com- panies, TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assis- tance telephone number (see Step2) or look in yourtelephone

Pages under: directory Yellow

5.

If you need FSP” replacement parts?..

FSP is a registered trademark of

Whirlpool Corporation for quality park. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement partforyour Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

*If you must call or write, please pro- vide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This infor- mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.

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Notes

WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WASHER

WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.

Service must be provided by a franchised

TECH-CARE@ service company.

FSP replacement parts for the electronic control system if defective in materials or workmanship.

FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials

FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack, or fail to contain water, due to defective

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the washer.

2. Instruct you how to use the washer.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing

6. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home

D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

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