Whirlpool LA6500XP User manual

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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
LIQUID FABRIC
-SOFTENER DISPENSER
1 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
’ AGITATOR
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
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slio.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Da+e
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 re!sponsibilities
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 qualifiedinstaller.
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.*
l 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
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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
ForaSoak . .
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
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ASSISTANCE. 14
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer: 1 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
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed
l Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE
(a full load).
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundrv Guide”
NOTE: Use fhe LARGE wafer 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. loo big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
CAUTtON :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
MED (13.4 gals.:50.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 gals. 136.0 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.
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. Afier 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 ore 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
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that ore
heavilv soiled.
REGULAR Cycle
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A cycle for regular loads of
fabncs that ore 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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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin ports of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing
WASH
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
High permanent press fabrics.
Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle for lightly soiled
items that need a short
wash and spin time. Wash
nylon hose in a net laundry
bag.
SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent
The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
B

SO;K , p;H 1,
1
Minutes
No
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Minutes
Agitation 7 I sHiah peed 1’
1
WASH
6
Minutes
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Cycle
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Special core is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. II
CAUTION :
Overloadlng or packing can...
0 cause poor cleaning;
l Increase wrlnkllng;
0 cause excessive lint;
0 wear out or tear Items.

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 l 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
For best results, use warm water
for soaking 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-minute
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.
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundrv Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
*To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in
the SOAK Cycle, as indicated by the arrows.
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