Whirlpool LA38OOXK manual

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    I I I’ Model LA38UOXK super Capacity whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use& Care Guide Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service, or call with a question, have this informatlon ready, 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate under the lid near the ~ hinge). 2. Purchase date from sales slip (or date installed). Copy th[...]

  • Page 2

    Before using your Washer Please read this booklet to be sure your washer IS Installed and used properly. It WIII help you get the best results and longest life your washer was deslgned to give You are personally responsi- ble for making sure that Your washer... l Is Installed by a quaIlfled installer l Is properly Installed and leveled on a floor t[...]

  • Page 3

    loading your Washer For best washing results and energy savings. sort the laundry carefully 1. Sort the Laundry into Loads. l Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for informa- tion and samples of typical loads. l Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer. 2. Measure Deterge[...]

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    Using Your Washer Your automatic .casher 1s easy to use io make it even easier, read the following steps before starilng your first load Star? your washer after you put In detergent, the load, and any other laundry alds according to Information cn page 3 1. Select a Cycle and Start the Washer. l Push the Cycle Cortr’zl Knob or- and tjrn it to the[...]

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    3. To Use Less Wash Water. When you have only a few Items to wash, you may want to use less water to help save energy Setting the washer to f//i w/th iess water a/so sets it for 0 shorter ogdation t/me l The washer WIII fill to its hrghest level (about 20.5 gallons or 77 6 liters) in the SOAK Cycle or when the Control Knob points to a fill area in [...]

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    Important Detergent Information Detergents and soups clean by loosening solI, and by holding it in the water so It drains away If not enough detergent IS used, so11 and lint can settle back on the items In the load SOAP works best In soft water (O-4 grains hardness) In harder water both the wash and rinse water should be softened Use enough soap to[...]

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    For a Pre Wash Use this setting TV’ a shiorter SOAK CYCLE (no rinse‘ Jse enough detergent for a sIngIt; .LJS~ 4dd the ioad l Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Push the Cycle Con*rcl Knob In and turn it to the 12-mrnufe mark In the SOAK CYCLE “?. . . .j’L’ . SOAh l Pull the Control Knob out to start the washer l The washer will fill, agitate f[...]

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    Cycle Operation l PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START l PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TlME . PULL OUT TO START l PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE Use for sturdy whrte and colorfast cot- tons and for neavy work clothes High ogrtat~on and spin speeds help get the best cleaning results[...]

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    Cycle You cun also work the Cycle If you turn to a cycle and start the Control Knob to use less water In the washer, but change your mend, push in REGULAR HEAVY and SHORT Cycles on the Cycle Control Knob and turn to NOTE: You may notice that some the right (clockwise) to the setting you of the “SPIN” cycles have SPRAY RINSES. want Then pull out[...]

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    If You Need Service or Help, We suggest You Follow These Three Steps: 1. Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused by little thongs qcu con correct without tool: Check this st before you call for ser‘J+ce IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: l Is tne power subply cord plugged In’ l Are both hsater faucets open7 l s a fclse blotin or clr[...]

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    2. If you need service : If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States, help IS just a phone call away to your nearest Whirlpool franchrsed TECH-CARE service representative Whrrlpool marntalns a nationwide network of franchised TECH-CARE ser- vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after-warranty service a[...]

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