Whirlpool LA6055XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 4
Starting Your Washer . . 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. . 12
For a Rinse and Spin . . . 12
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak . . .
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY . . . . . . .
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN@
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE LINT FILTER
(not shown)
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before the
washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove dust
from storing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge]. serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote
Keep this book, your”LaundryGuide”and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card furnished wlth
this product.
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Addilfonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibiltfies
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible tor
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if maklng sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted ofhome automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1
. Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL (a few small items)
and LARGE (a full load).
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely CAUTION:
in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items. 8
*Approximate , LARGE
m-
(17.3 gals.165.5 L)’
.
fill with load. (14.7 galsJ55.7 L)*
. (12.1gals.145.8 L)*
U(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 REGULARNORMAL 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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. Tostop the washer at any tlme,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull oui the
Control Knob.

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 a&tation and timing starts. After 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 NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
6
WASH
6
Minute!
r
High
Speed

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.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
SPIN
Low
Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
KNITS GENTLE
OFF I
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
A Indicates the machlne Is
pauslng for a brief soak
period.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
OFF I
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates the machlne Is
pausing for a brief soak
perlod.
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK Cycle
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be foi-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SUPER WASH Cycle
REGULAR
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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