WHIRLPOOL LAT9824ABE
Owner's Manual

The QUICK

CYCLE (not on all models) reduces the

Start the Washer
Pull nut the cycle control knob to start the washer. You will hear water entering the wash tub. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. After filling, it will agitate for the selected mlmber of minutes. The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. This washer is designed so that it xx411 agitate or not spin when the lid is open. It will, however, fill x_dth the lid open so water is available for pretreating stains or diluting fabric softener. Should the lid be opened during a cycle, the washer will stop; when the lid is closed and the control knob is pulled out, the washer x_dllresume its cycle at the point it was interrupted. NOTE: If the washer stops during the spin, it may be due to anunevenlydistributedload. If this happens, push in the control knob, open the lid, redistribute the load, close the lid and pull out the control knob.

cycle time hy using a 6 minute, wash and a shorter first spin and rinse. Total cycle time is approximately 16 minutes plus fill times. To select, turn the control knob to start. Recommended for lightly soiled items. The FINE WASH cycle (not on all models) is designed for "hand-washable" items. The washer will agitate aim soak alternatel_ for a total of 6 minutes and mo;e to the rinse and final spin. A liquid detergent is recommended when using this cycle. Presoaking: The AUTOMATIC PRESOAK cycle (not on 'allmodels) moves from the presoak into the "HEAVY" regular fabrics cycle antomatically. Since the presoak and the wash are done in one tub of water, it saves water and energy. A hot water presoak is recommended for hea\ily soiled items. A warm or cold water presoak is recomlnended for protein stains (blood, grass, etc.). To use the this cycle turn the eontrol knob to PRESOAK. The washer will soak for approximately 10 minutes (this includes periods of agitation) then move directly into 12 minutes of wash without draining and refilling. VChen using the Presoak cycle, use up to 50% more than the usual amount of detergent or use a presoak product such as Biz* in additkm to the regular amount of detergent. If you choose to use bleach, it can also be added at this time. *Brandnamesaretrademarksof the respective manufacturer;s,

Indicator
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Lights (Lights
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The ON light stays lit throughout the entire cycle indieating the washer is operating. The SOAK light is on during the presoak cycle. The WASH/RINSE light is on during the wash and rinse portion of all cycles. The SPIN light indicates that the washer is spinning the load. The SUPERWASH light is on until the timer advances into the Regular Fabrics HEAVY cycle.

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