Whirlpool LA64ooXP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000@
Large Capacity
Model
LA64ooXP
owave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AM Condltloners, Dehumldlflers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN 9
INFORMATION SELECTOR LINT FILTER
/ CENTER / (not shown)
MODEL
AND SERIAL
CLOTHES NUMBER PLATE
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- LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
. AGITATOR
.BASKET
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When vouneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. 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.
2

Your
IT
onsibilitie
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 instolled 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.-
* 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. 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
ForaDrainandSpin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint 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. IfYou Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer
Before 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).
6 Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide’:
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE wufer level
for besf 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. _
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
(17.3 galsJ65.5 L)’
(14.7 galsJ55.7 L)’
(12.1gals./45.8 L)’
Elt?SMALL (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.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you sei with
wash water of the selected
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.
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.
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
5

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
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
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.
FILL
t0
Selected
Level
WASH
WASH
Selected
t Tlme;
High
Speed

NOTE: You Inay hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some q cles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
with the rinsing.
DRAIN
No
Agitation
-----
SPIN FILL RINSE DRAIN SPIN
tz ) gin ) SHpi,g,hd ) Agikion ) $%&
4 Spray
PARTIAL
DRAIN
r
(Pause]
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
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 amour&t of
detergent or pre-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

I
+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 10).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of thls cycle.
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Other operating instructions
c
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 clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak or pre-wash
pull \tar1 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.
l 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 addltional care information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
* TOStat! soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to
a number in the SOAK Cycle, as indicated by the arrows.
10

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
Pour measured bleach carefully
Into dtspenser DO NOT let bleach
splash, drop or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
Start the washer. Bleach will 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.
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.
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans Itself. Collected
lint is drained away with the wash and rrnse water
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint
collected in the drain or strarner
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Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the wafer inlet valve
and hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft 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 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.
12

Winterizing
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,,
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses, basket.
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.
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 suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling
for assistance.. .
Performance problems often re-
sult 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
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
trippea?
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS
DURING A CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT 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
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation 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.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . .
[phone]
Alaska & Hawaii (800) 2534121
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE@Serv-
ice Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
atter-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
SEIWCE COMP*N,ES
XV.?SERVICECO
4. If you have a problem*. ..
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 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 in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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