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Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condlltoflers. Oehumidlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refngerator-Freeze1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA9800XM Solid State Mark II Series Electronic Touch Control...
Parts and features POWER ON/OFF -.-, -. . ’ IUNDRY LOAD LEVER IN;&,“,, rnrA 4TION SIZE CENTER SELECTOR , TOUCH CONTROL Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model Serial bers (from plate...
Wash Time and Temperature Options 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 F1983 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE tNSTRUCTlONS...
Before starting your washer: 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 You want to wash. Set the tab on or between HAND WASHABLE (a few small items] and EXTRA LARGE [a full load).
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Select FABRIC selector Other selections. If you want a cycle other than REG ‘HEAVY, touch a different FABRIC selector within seconds after turning on POWER SWITCH For agrtation and spin speeds each cycle, see pages 8 through If an indicator light does not glow after a selector is touched:...
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Select Ul-\SI1 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. wash the HOT WASH For example, option will not if you touch be accepted. KNITS;‘GENTLE, The Indicator lights will show...
What happens in each FABRICselection Each FABRIC Selection has preset different kinds of fabrics. All FABRIC Selections are pre-set water. These temperatures can be changed RINSE OPTION Selector. REGULAR HEAVY Selection High agitation and spin speeds help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton...
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Each of these options will be discussed NOTE: You may hear the sound of water tions, cold water is sprayed on the spinning OPTIONS: . HOT or COLD WASH SHORT WASH (10 mans wash EXTRA SHORT [5 mins. wash agitation) WARM RINSE 2nd RINSE SUPER WASH can be used as a pre-wash...
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 Periods of agitation and soaking clean stained, yellowed, gray or heavily soiled laundry. No rinse. Use recommended amount of detergent.
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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 OpHon FABRIC Selection. DISSOLVE DRY DETERGENT IN QUART OF WARM WATER BEFORE . ~~~)f~~~~ TOUCH FABRIC AND OPTIONS LlQUlD...
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Wash time options If you touch a FABRIC selection without touching a time option, washer will agitate for the time preset in the FABRIC selection: - REG/HEAVY 14 minutes - PERM’T PRESS 12 minutes - KNITS/GENTLE 8 minutes pre-set agitation short time of each II wash II...
What happens for each FABRIC selections 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 will not accept WARM RINSE. Extra rinse for towels extra detergent.
Other operating instructions Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never 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.
Caring for your 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 before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Winterizing Because some water stays In the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart faucets. Dlscon- automoblle-type nect and drain antifreeze water inlet hoses basket IO use me washer...
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...
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01 Whirlpool Corporation quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work nght. because made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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Maktng your world a llttle easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 383174 Rev. A k 1983 Whirlpool Corporation lmatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges, MI...