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
Iown)
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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