Whirlpool LA9800XM manual

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    AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA9800XM Solid State Mark II Series Electronic Touch Control lava Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condlltoflers. Oehumidlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refngerator-Freeze1[...]

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    Parts and features LOAD -.-, -. . SIZE LEVER IN;&,“,, SELECTOR I POWER ON/OFF ’ IUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN’ rnrA 4TION LINT FILTER CENTER SOLID STATE (not shown] ELECTRONIC I , TOUCH CONTROL / LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER LIQUID BLEACH / DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL PLATE NUMBER (not shown) - AGITATOR - BASKET - TUB Copy your Model and Serial[...]

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    re :sponsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” care- fully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer.. . l is installed by a qualified installer. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to the right[...]

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    Before starting your washer: 1. LOAD SIZE ’ l To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, move the tab to RESET. l Then move the tab to a setting that describes the size of the load You want to wash. l Set the tab on or between HAND WASHABLE (a few small items] and EXTRA LARGE [a full load). See the “Laundry Guide” for details on load si[...]

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    / Select a 3. FABRIC selector A. Other selections. If you want a cycle other than REG ‘HEAVY, touch a different FABRIC selector within 8 seconds after turning on POWER SWITCH l For agrtation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 through 13 C. If an indicator light does not glow after a selector is touched: l The selector was not touched on t[...]

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    Select Ul-SI1 and 4. RINSE OPTIONS A. The Electronic Controls are pre- ‘set for a warm wash and cold rinse in every FABRIC selection. B. Change wash and rinse tem- peratures by touching WASH OPTION selectors. l You must touch an OPTION within 8 seconds after touchrng a FABRIC selection. l See page 10 for more tips on adding OPTIONS to FABRIC sel[...]

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    Using selections together A. The Electronic Controls are preset to help you choose selections for the best washing. To protect some fabrics, your washer will not accept certain selections. B hot wash l For example, the HOT WASH if you touch option will not KNITS;‘GENTLE, be accepted. l The Indicator lights will show which selections are accepted.[...]

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    What happens in each FABRICselection Each FABRIC Selection has preset 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 a WASH OPTION or RINSE OPTION Selector. REGULAR HEAVY Selection High agitation and spin [...]

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    Each of these options will be discussed on later pages. NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during spin. In some selec- tions, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. OPTIONS: . HOT or COLD WASH l SHORT WASH (10 mans wash agitation) l EXTRA SHORT [5 mins. wash agitation) l WARM RINSE l 2nd RINSE l SUPER WASH [...]

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    What happens for each WASH option Use WASH Options to change the automatic settings in FABRIC selections. WASH Options allow you to select different water temperatures, Cycle lengths and special wash cycles. SOAK Option Periods of agitation and soaking clean stained, yellowed, gray or heavily soiled laundry. No rinse. Use recommended amount of dete[...]

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    NOTES: l SOAK CYCLE automatically fills with warm water unless You touch COLD WASH. l SOAK CYCLE cannot be used with any other WASH OpHon or FABRIC Selection. l DISSOLVE DRY DETERGENT IN 1 QUART OF WARM WATER BEFORE . ~~~)f~~~~ LlQUlD l TOUCH FABRIC AND OPTIONS[...]

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    Wash time options If you touch a FABRIC selection without touching a time option, the washer will agitate for the time preset in the FABRIC selection: - REG/HEAVY 14 minutes - PERM’T PRESS 12 minutes - KNITS/GENTLE 8 minutes short II pre-set agitation time of each II wash II FABRIC selector is shortened to: REG/HEAVY ............... 10 mins. PERM[...]

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    What happens for each RINSE option FABRIC selections are pre-set for cold rinse water. To get warm rinse water In REG/ HEAVY and KNITS/ GENTLE: 1. Move switch to POWER ON 2. Select LOAD SIZE 3. Touch FABRIC Selector 4. Touch WARM RINSE To protect permanent press fabrics, PERM’T PRESS Selector will not accept WARM RINSE. 1 rinse spin Extra rinse f[...]

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    Other operating instructions Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully i[...]

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    Caring for your washer OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is [...]

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    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 2. Put a quart of faucets. Dlscon- automoblle-type nect and drain antifreeze in the water inlet hoses basket ON IO use me washer again.. . - 1. tlush water pipes and hoses 2. Conn[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling - for assistance.. . 1 Performance problems often re- sult 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 In3 l Are both water faucets open? . Are fuses blown or c[...]

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    2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 6 Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op- eration from your app[...]

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    Maktng your world a llttle easier. Part No. 383174 Rev. A k 1983 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. lmatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges, MI[...]