Page 1: ...Temperature selector del and serial Manual clean lint filter inside agitator model LA8lOOXW MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown model LA8400XW LARGECAPACITYONESPEED AUTOMATICWASHERS LA8100XW LA8400XW ...
Page 2: ... if you need service or call with a question l Copy model and serial numbers from plate under lid near hinge and the purchase date from the sales slip l Keep this book the Laundry Guide and the sales slip logether in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number If your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the wash...
Page 3: ...is weight spinning the basket will automati is connected to the correct 3 tally stop in a few seconds prong outlet electric supply l DO NOT tamper with controls water supply and drain is properly grounded l NEVER use or store flammable is properly maintained fluids dry cleaning solvents is protected from the weather kerosene in or near your washer and kept wherethe temperature DO NOT add flammable...
Page 4: ...st washing results items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the LARGE water level Reduce wash time when using SMALL water level setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results 2 Select water temperature l Match the water temperature to...
Page 5: ...out the Cycle Control Knob Whathappensin eachcycle Each cycle has been designed for dif ferent 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 After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer ...
Page 6: ...ed Regular Heavy Cycle Regular Normal Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics A cycle for regular loads of fabrics thal that are heavily soiled are moderately soiled to Selected Level High Speed Spray Rinse lo Selected Level ...
Page 7: ...ermanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items Permanent Press Light Cycle Model lA84OOXW A cycle designed for lightly soiled per manent press and some synthetic fab rics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items to Selected Level ...
Page 8: ...iods 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 to Selected Level NOTE Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See the Laundry Guide for proper use Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period ...
Page 9: ...cess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the bar just before the OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin SoakCycle For best results use warm water for soaking stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of detergent or presoak product 2 Push Cycle Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwis...
Page 10: ... 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 Are both water faucets open l Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box7 l Are the water supply hoses kinked l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and p...
Page 11: ...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 exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your...
Page 12: ...ily household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incident...
