Whirlpool LA58OOXT manual

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    Temperature selector Load size Extra rinse switch Model and serial Bleach dispenser MAGIC CLEANa lint filter (not shown) SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS lA58OOXT LA768OXT[...]

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    Contents Page Important Safety Instructions. Operating Instructions Starting your washer What happens in each cycle Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin Extra rinse option Drain and spin Soak cycle . Liquid bleach dispenser Liquid fabric softener dispenser................ MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter If You Need Service Or Assistance. Whirlpool [...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, fol- low basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before give off vapors that can create a using the washer. FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. l NEVER wash items cleaned, l If hot water has not been used washed[...]

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    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[...]

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    3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. l Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to 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 [...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. to Selected Level 8 Minutes High Speed 6 Minutes Low Speed High Speed, Spray Rinse The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse, if selected. See page 10. Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soil[...]

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    I I Permanent Press/Normal Cycle Permanent Press/Light Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled A cycle designed for lightly soiled per- permanent press and some synthetic manent press and some synthetic fab- fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep rics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. wrinkles from settin[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle Knits Gentle/Light Cycle A cycle that gently washes and A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits. and washable knits. to Selected Level 4 Minutes Low Speed 2 Minutes No Agitation 2 Minutes Low Speed Low Spee[...]

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    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 presoak 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 [...]

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    Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 min[...]

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    Soak Cycle For best results, use warm water for soaking stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product. 2. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise until indicator points to the number in the SOAK Cycle. 4. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add [...]

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    Other Operating Instructions Continued Liquid fabric softener dispenser (model LA7680XT) 1. Add detergent and load to the basket. 2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the bottle. 3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water. Add enough hot water to [...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Are both water faucets [...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 4. If you need FSP replacement parts:.. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality when- ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace- ment parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same ex[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    Whirlpool”Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Awoa WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Servic[...]