Whirlpool LA6300XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
koWE,CaPacity
LA6300XP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD
SIZE CENTER
SELECTOR I /
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
‘UtL
iERlAL
R PLATE
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LIQUID FABRIC
- SOFTENER DISPENSER
-AGITATOR
- BASKET
- LINT FILTER
(Not Shown)
- TUB
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 youneed service or call with a ___-~-
questlon, have this informatlon ready
M:c,del K lrnbei
1. Complete Model and Serial Nun-
bers (from plate underthe IId near the -~
hinge).
Serial Nl.,?lber
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
There IS no warranty regtstratton to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for in-warranty service
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Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
rnformation
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
l is installed by a qualifred Installer
l is properly Installed and
leveled on a floor that con
support the weight’
l IS connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain
l IS properly grounded
. IS used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers
l IS properly maintarned
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.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE.
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
For q Soak or Pre-Wash
Liqurd Bleach Dispenser
Fabric Softener Dispenser.
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
2. 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
between EX SMALL (a few items)
and LARGE (a full load].
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in vour “Laundrv Guide’:
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
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
in the water. Too big a load or too
little wafer can cause wear or
tearing of load items. ”
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
(17.3 gals./655 L]’
(14.7 galsJ55.7 L)’
(12.1galsJ45.8 L)’
EXSMALL (9.5 gaW36.0 L)’
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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.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 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 time
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 ISset to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before aaitation and timina starts After aqitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends -
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REIGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily solled
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled
PERMANENT PRESS Cl,cle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics
FILL WASH
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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 ISsprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing I
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DRAIN-
[Pause) No
,gitation
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Low
Speed
4 Spray
Dincac
for
Deep
Rinse
High
Speed
SPIN
LOW
Speed
COOL
DOWN High
Speed
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KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK AND PRE-WiSH Cycles
Brief periods of agitatton
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 fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
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Other operating instructions
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For a rime and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
sprn for heavily sorted loads which
need more detergent [Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse )
l Push Control Knob In
l Turnclockwlsetoany*onthedlal
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will fill to selected
level, agitate 2 minutes, drain
and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water
. Push Control Knob In
. Turn clockwlse to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer WIII drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds In each cycle, see Pages 6-9
For a soak or prewash
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pm-warh /soak- L”
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product
l Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash.’
. Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle ISover, add de-
tergent for the nexf selected wash
cycle The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
9 Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle
Important: See additional care information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
* To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to
a number in the SOAK Cycle, as indicated by the arrows.
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