Whirlpool LA62OOXS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA62OOXS
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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. . . . 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Changing the 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
INFDRMATION TEMPERATURE CYCLE
CONTROL MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
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.
Copyjour 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. P~rch9Sen9te
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center. Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
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 for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making 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
vinegar or rust remover. petted of home automatic washers.
a 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 2
Select
. Select a LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point to a
l Match the wash and rinse water
setting that describes the size temperature to the type of fabrics and
of load you want to wash. soils being washed.
l Set the knob on or between
EX SMALL [a few small items)
l This drawing shows a warm wash
and LARGE (a full load). (top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature] selection.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water ievel Recommended wash temperatures
for best permanent press results. can be found in your “Laundry Guide:’
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
0
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*
(13.4 gals./50.8 L)*
EiSMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
. 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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out 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 agitation 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 Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
T
FILL
to
Selected
Level I
A cycle designed tor
lightly to moderately
soiled permanent press
and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrin-
kles from setting into
these fabrics.
REFILL
q
COOL
DOWN

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some
cycles. In some cycles, colb water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with
the rinsing.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScyc
speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
E-l
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics. I

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
to moderately soiled
delicate fabrics and
washable knits.
A lndlcates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
A SOAK
2
Minutes
No
dgitatio I
WASH
2
Minutes
Low
Speed

The washer will proceed to the
REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you
want a different cycle to follow
SUPERWASH, push in the cycle
control knob, turn to the cycle and
time you want, pull knob out to
start.

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 detergent
can require an extra rinse.]
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
Your washer can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
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