Whirlpool LA6301XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA63OlXS
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTibiS
Starting Your Washer
What Haczens V-IEach
Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
ibge Page
2 For a Drain and Spin 10
Llquld Bleach Dispenser 11
Cleaning the Lint Filter
1: CARING FOR YOUR WASHER’ : 11
12
4 Winterizing
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
6 ASSISTANCE
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WASHER WARRANTY
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE LINT FILTER
(not shown]
TEMPERATURE MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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 Date
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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Your Responsibilities
You are personally responsible for
making sure lhd your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
before attempting to service the
washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
piacewherechiidren can’t reach them
- in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMEScan be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as vin-
egar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load In the washer before starling It.
1
2
Select
. Select a LOAD SIZE . WATERTEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Setthe knob anywhere on or be
tween EXSMALL(a few small items]
and LARGE(a full load).
NOTE:Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
1
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in vour “Laundrv Guide.”
I
LOAD SIZESAND WATERLEVELS
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
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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tearing of load items.
*Approximate (17.3gals./655 L)*
fill with load. (14.7gals./557 L)’
(12.1gals./45.8 L)’
EBSMALL (9.5 galsI36.0 L)’
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3. Start the washer
A. Push In the Control Knob and
turn lt to the rlght. 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
shows 10minutes of agitation in
the REGULARNORMAL Cycle.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
lhe Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected tem-
perature. After filling, the washer
will agitate for the selected
number of minutes.
D. To stop the washer ai any ttme,
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 OFFand the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily
constructed fabrics that
are heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENTPRESSNORMAL 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.
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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.
Genlie Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
WASH
rl
NOTE:Always use cold rinse water
High for permanent press fabrics.
Speed

PERMANENTPRESSLIGHT 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/GENTLENORMAL Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and splns moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
rlndlcates the maohlne Is
pauslng for a brief soak
perlod.
KNITS/GENTLELIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
SUPERWASH Cycle
rlndlcates the machlne Is
pauslng for a brief soak
perlod.
Usefor washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when uslng the SUPER
WASH Cycle.

WASH
n
NOTE:Always use cold rinse water
Hlgh for permanent press fabrics.
speed
The washer will proceed to the
REGUlAR/HEAW Cycle. Ifyou
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
stat-t.

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 an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawlng.
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 OFFarea in any cycle. See
above drawlng.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For agltatlon and spln speeds In each cycle, see pages 6-9.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1cup
(250 ml) tar 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. Undlluted bleach
will damage any fabric lt touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For informatlon on bleaching, see “Laundry Guide’:
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:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wlpe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter Is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.

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

If you need service or assistance,
we suggestyou follow these five steps:
1. 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
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 Isthe lid closes?
0 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 dmlns
wlthout runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure fhe drain hose Is higher
than the water level In the washer.
If lt Isnnr:
a 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?
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2. If you need
assistance%.
Call WhIrlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you In how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if
servlce isnecessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE@Service Com-
panies. TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United
States. Tolocate TECH-CAREservice in
your area, call our COOL-LINEservice
assistance telephone 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)andtalkwithoneofourConsultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts?..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts, Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and
work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool
appliance.
*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
respond to your request for
assistance.

WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER
W-TY
LENQTH OF WARRANT-Y
FULLONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE@service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
WARRANW case assembly if defective in materials or
From Date of Purchase workmanship.
LIMITED YEN-YEAR FSPreplacement of outer tub should It crack,
WARRANTY or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanshlp.
1 WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. instruct you how to use your washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wlring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal. single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and deliver. This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whlrlpooi.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warrcinties.
WHIRLPOOLCORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, Some states do not allow the exclusion or iimitatlon of
incidental or consequential damages so thls iimltation or exclusion may
not appiv to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. and you may
also have other rlghts which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whlripooi distributor or military exchange.
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