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Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA98OOXP Solid State Mark II Series Electronic Touch Control Dehumldlfwrs, Automatvz Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freeze...
Parts and features POWER ON/OFF LAUNDRY LOAD LEVER INFORMATION SIZE CENTER SELECTOR , TOUCH CONTROL Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready. 1. Complete Model Serial bers [from plate under the lid near the hinge).
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH RINSE OPTION OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Liquid Bleach Dispenser. Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE..01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Starting your washer Select a 1. LOAD SIZE To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, move the tab to RESET. Then move the tab to a setting that describes the size of the load want to wash. Set the tab on or between HAND WASHABLE (a few small items) and EXTRA LARGE (a full load).
/ Select a FABRIC selector Other selections. lf you want a cycle other than REG/ HEAVY, touch a different FABRIC selector within seconds after turning on POWER SWITCH. If an Indicator Light does not glow after a Selector touched: The Selector was not touched the lower half.
Select WASH and RINSE OPTIONS The Electronic Controls are pre- set for a warm wash and cold rinse in every FABRIC selection. Restarting . your washer Your washer will “remember” cycle if you touch HOLD. It will not remember if there is a power interruption such as a blown fuse.
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Using selections together The Electronic Controls preset to help you choose selections for the best washing To protect some fabrics, your washer will not accept certain selections. For example, the HOT WASH option WIII not if you touch be accepted KNITS/GENTLE, The Indicator lights will show...
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What happens in each FABRICselection Each FABRIC Selection has pre-set different kinds of fabrtcs. All FABRIC Selections are preset water. These temperatures can be changed RINSE OPTION Selector. REGULAR HEAb’Y Selection A selection for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
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Each of these options will be discussed NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying the selection. In some selections, cold water is sprayed to help with the rinsing. OPTIONS: HOT or COLD WASH SHORT WASH (IO mans wash ogltatlon) EXTRA SHORT (5 mans wash agitation] .
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What happens for each WASH option Use WASH Options to change the automatic WASH Options allow you to select lengths and special wash cycles. SOAK Option Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreat- ment.
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NOTES: SOAK CYCLE automatically fills with warm water unless you touch COLD WASH. SOAK CYCLE cannot be used with any other WASH Option FABRIC Selection. DISSOLVE DRY DETERGENT IN QUART OF WARM WATER BEFORE ADDING IOR USE LIQUID TOUCH FABRIC AND OPTIONS WASH PARTIAL DRAIN...
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Wash time options If you touch a FABRIC selection without touching a time option, washer will agitate for the time pre-set in the FABRIC selection: - REG/HEAVY 14 minutes - PERMIT PRESS 12 minutes - KNITS/GENTLE 8 minutes When You touch SHORT WASH, the pre-set agitation...
What happens for each RINSE option FABRIC selections are pre-set warm rinse water in REG/HEAVY and KNITS/GENTLE: 1. Move switch to POWER ON 2. Select LOAD SIZE 3. Touch FABRIC Selector warm 4. Touch WARM RINSE rinse To protect permanent will not accept WARM RINSE.
Other operating inst ructions 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.
I Caring for vour washer 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 washing. Crose metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Winterizing Because some water stays In the wosher, rng can cause a lot of damage stored or moved durrng the cold Shut off both water 2. Put a quart faucets Drscon- . automobrle-type neck and drain antrfreeze water Inlet hoses basket To use the washer again..
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. 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: Is the power supply cord...
Whirlpool Corpofatlon quality parts Look for thts symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WhIrlpool appliance FSP replacement parts WIII fit right and work rlght because they are made to the same exacting speclftcatlons used to build...
Home r Appliances Maklng your world a llttle easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 385045 01984 Whirlpool Corporation !.-,+.-;)w+“.> ‘. .,,. ~I.- &A__, _.,-r. amatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranges.