Whirlpool Design 2000 LA6300XP User manual

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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION
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SELECTOR
SIZE CENTER
SELECTOR / CYCLE
QUID BLEACH
LIQUID FABRIC
OFTENER DISP‘ENSER
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty. Service
Company/
Phone Number

Your responsibilitie
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Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer..
l is installed by a qualified installel
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain?
l is properly grounded?
0 is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
l is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES. 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. . . . 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . . 10
For a Rinse and Spin . . 10
For a Drain and Spin . . 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser. 11
Cleaning the Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing , . 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. . 14
1. Before Calling for
Assistance . 14
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem . . 15
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed.
l Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL [a few items]
and LARGE [a full load). Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide’:
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
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CAUTION :
in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
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*Approximate
fill with load.
(17.3 gals./655 L)’
(14.7 gals./557 L]’
(12.1galsI45.B L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycle.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.
D. To stop the washer at any tlme
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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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. Atter agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
1 soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing. I
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
speed permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles
should always be fol:
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

SOAK
4
Minutes
No
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+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 10).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use ot this cycle. I

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require on extra rinse.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to anyeon the dial
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
l Push Control Knob In.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle. see pages 6-9.
For a soak or pre-wash
pull s1ar1
pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stalns.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
In the SOAK Cycle...use the bminutes
mark for a pre-wash.*
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. The SOAK Cycle should
always be tollowed by a Wash
Cycle.
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
Important: See addlttonal care lntormatton on page 7 of your
“Laundry Qulde!’
l r0 start soak or pie-wash with agltatlon, the Cycle Control Knob must point to
a number In the SOAK Cycle, as lndlcated by the atxws.
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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.
1. Load the washer first.
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach
splash, drip or run down Into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash port of the cycle.
For more information on bleaching, see”Loundry Guide” page 11.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot
water. Add enough hot water to fill
the dispenser up to the opening.
5. Start the washer. Diluted liquid fab-
ric softener will be added to the
load during the deep rinse portion
of the cycle.
1. Add detergent and load to the
basket.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to
the dispenser using the amount
recommended on the bottle.
3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fab-
ric softener on the load.
NOTE: Do not stop the washer
durtng MS time. If you do, the
softener will mix with the remaining
soapy wash water. This will cause
stains. Do not put detergent In the
llquld fabric softener dispenser.
6. If dispenser needs cleaning, flush
with hot water. NOTE: Do not wash
clothes wlth dispenser removed.
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint build-up.
To clean:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
fllfer Is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.

Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up spills right away. Spills con
dull or damage the finish.
REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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stored or moved during the cold weather
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
To use the washer again.. .
3. Set the washer for o
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 10). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
l. Before calling 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?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains with-
out running:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose is higher
than the water level in the washer. If
lt Isn’t...
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
You in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from Your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualitied service company in Your
area.
3. If you need service*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE3Serv-
ice Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in
Your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under
4. If you have a problem *.. .
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if You prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
‘If You must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better re-
spond to Your request for assistance.
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