Whirlpool LA7780XS Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool LA7780XS Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool LA7780XS Use & Care Manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA778OXS

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA778OXS...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Paae PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. For a Rinse and Spin 61990 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features CYCL- LOAD CONTR SIZE TEMPERATURE I#..-, IMUd SELECTOR SELECTOR...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    I .MPORTANT SAFET Y INSTRUCT IONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using the washer. wash items cleaned, NEVER washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer.
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, a sorted load in the washer . Select LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load).
  • Page 5 3. Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper- ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
  • Page 6: What Happens In Each Cycle

    What Happens in Each Cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts.
  • Page 7 NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
  • Page 8 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 fabrics. KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
  • Page 9 Always use NOTE: cold rinse water WASH for permanent press fabrics. Speed THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These pauses NOTE: are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal washer operation, and the cool-down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle. DRAIN SPIN Agitation...
  • Page 10 SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom- mended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. should always lowed by a Wash Cycle. SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal.
  • Page 11 Special care is needed when soaking laundry. See your laundry Guide for proper The washer will proceed to the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH, push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to start.
  • Page 12: Other Operating

    Other operating For a rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin, Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3.
  • Page 13: Liquid Bleach Dispenser

    Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup Use less with (250 ml) for a full load. lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
  • Page 14: Caring For Your Washer

    Caring for your washer keep both WHEN NOT WASHING, water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. such as REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. with a soft damp cloth WIPE UP SPILLS as soon as they occur.
  • Page 15: Winterizing

    Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer during the cold weather... stored or moved Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of R.V- faucets. Disconnect type antifreeze in and drain water the basket.
  • Page 16: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: Before calling for assistance... Pertormance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage?
  • Page 17 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number in Step 2.
  • Page 18 Notes...
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20: Washer Warranty

    Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved Any labor costs during the limited warranties. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental...

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