Whirlpool LA6400XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
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LA64ooXP
&wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlllers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Retrlgerator-Free;

Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION / SELECTOR
SIZE / CENTER ,c( CYCLE MODEL AND SERIAL
DNTROL NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
CLOTHES
MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
IQUID BLEACH
- LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
. AGITATOR
IBASKET
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
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Serlo, Number
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 registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for In-warranty service.
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Your responsibilitie
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and Your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer..
l is installed by a qualified installer
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain-
* is properly grounded.’
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
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 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.. 3
SAFETY FIRST. 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. IO
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser II
Fabric Softener Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN pLint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.. 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 14
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance. 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
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Starting your washer
I. Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
l Match the wash water temperature
want to wash. to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l Set the knob on or between
EX SMALL (a few items] and
LARGE (a full load].
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry 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 water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. r\
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
(17.3 gals./655 L)’
(14.7 gals./557 L)’
(12.1gals./45.8 L)’
EX-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
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.

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 aaitation and timina 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-
strutted fabrics that are
REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
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REFILL
COOL
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DOWN
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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 lot’
with the rinsing.
WASH
6
Minutes
LOW
Speed
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
High
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Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles
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 fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

DRAIN
No irA
SPIN
Hiah
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+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 10). 1
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse 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.]
l Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwise to any. on the dial
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
l Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwlse to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer ~111drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle,see pages 6-9
For a soak or pre-wash
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-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
@Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash:
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
Important: See additional care information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
10
‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 ml) for 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. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach WIII be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For more information on bleaching, see”Laundry Guide” page 11.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Add detergent and load to the
basket.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to
the dispenser using the amount
recommended on the bottle.
3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fab-
ric softener on the load.
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot
water. Add enough hot water to fill
the dispenser up to the opening.
5. Start the washer. Diluted liquid fab-
ric softener will be added to the
load during the deep rinse portion
of the cycle.
NOTE: Do not stop the washer
during this time. If you do, the
softener will mix with the remaining
soapy wash water. This will cause
stains. Do not put detergent in the
liquid fabric softener dispenser.
6. If dispenser needs cleaning, flush
with hot water. NOTE: Do not wash
clothes with dispenser removed.
The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected
lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint
collected in the drain or strainer

Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
AFTER WASHING, use a sofl 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.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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..-Jerizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freez-
ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather.. , - i
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1. Shut off both water
faucets. Discon- 2. Put a quart of
nect and drain automobile-type
antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
ON
To use the washer again.. .
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete Cycle with
one cup of deter-
1. Flush wder nines and hoses.
gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page 10). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four 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
voltage?
l Are both water faucets open?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
. Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
. Is the lid closed?
l 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:
. Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains with-
out running:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose is higher
than the water level in the washer. If
it isn’t...
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
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2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you In how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
chised TECH-CARE x
7&?ff-CAR~ Service Compa-
. FRAN?!‘E!??YCE Jnies. TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warrantY and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service 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) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*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 re-
spond to your request for assistance.
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