Whirlpool LA65OOXS User manual

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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse ancl Spin
For a Drain and Spin
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4
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6
10
1:
Fora Soak
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Fabric Softener Dispenser
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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I 01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY
SIZE INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CYCLE
SELECTOR
\ / CENTT ‘-//““,E;
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
LIWID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
PJ$!-$!~ AGITATOR 1
’ TUB
LINT FILTER
(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). Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purch9Se 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 turnished with
thls product.
2

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers,
vinegar or rust remover.
l is not run by Mldren or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1
. Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point to a
setting that describes the size
of load you want to wash.
l Set the knob on or between
EX SMALL (a few small items]
and LARGE (a full load].
I
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results. I
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”
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. 0
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate , LARGE
m-
(17.3 gal./655 L)’
fill with load. (14.7 gaU55.7 L)*
(12.1galI45.8 L)’
EFSMALL (9.5 gal.136.0 L)’

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right. It must be pushed in B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
and turned only clockwise. utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycle.
C. Start the washer by pulling out D. To stop the washer at any time,
the Control Knob. The washer will push in the Control Knob. To
fill to the level you set with wash restart the washer, pull out the
water of the selected temper- Control Knob.
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
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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 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
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A cycle designed for
lightly to moderately
soiled permanent press
and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrin-
kles from setting into
these fabrics.
REFILL
q
COOL
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 load to help with
the rinsing.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
to moderately soiled
delicate fabrics and
washable knits.
SOAK Cycle
A Indicates the machine is
pauslng for a brief soak
period.
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-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SUPER WASH Cycle
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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1 1’ LCycle 1
I’ 1
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
The washer will proceed to the
REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you
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
start.

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 detergent
can require an extra rinse.]
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. 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.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. 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 or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product.
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the SOAK Cycle.
4. Pull Control Knob out. The
washer will start.
5. When the cycle is over, add
detergent for the next selected
wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed by
a Wash Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information in your “Laundry
Guide!’
‘To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to the number in the SOAK Cycle.
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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 wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.
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.
Liquid bleach dispenser
L
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 touche
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For more Information on bleaching, see your “Laundry Guide!’

Liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Add detergent and load to the
basket.
2. Add liquid fabric softener to the
dispenser using the amount recom-
mended on the bottle.
3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric
softener on the load.
4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water.
Add enough hot water to fill the dis-
penser up to the opening.
5. Start the washer. Diluted fabric
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 remaln-
ing 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.
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Caring for your washer
OF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
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.
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 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.

Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freezing
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 R.V
faucets. Disconnect or automobile type
and drain water antifreeze in the
inlet hoses. basket.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
To use lhe washer again...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer
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.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance... -
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix your-
self without tools of any kind.
H your washer does not fill:
l Isthe 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?
l 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 Isthe 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 durlng a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses briefly
at different times in each cycle. These
pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains
wllhoul runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob
is pointing to a number in the cycle.
Make sure the drain hose Is hlgher
than the water level In the washer.
If It IsnV:
l The washer may seem to be draining
during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. [See “Installation
Instructions:‘)
2. If you need
as&stance%.
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE” service as-
slstance telephone number. Dlal free
from anywhere In ihe U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consul-
tants. The Consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
3. If you need service%.
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Whirlpool has a nation-
- wide network or fran-
chised TECH-CARE”
TEf?ff-CARF ~ Service companies,
d!!%FRINCHIIEDIE!!CE1 TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained to fulfill the prod-
uct warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere 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:
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and talk
with one of our Consultants, or if you pre-
fer, 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 provide:
model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and a complete description
of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to
vour request for assistance. 15

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LENGTH OF WARRANTY t WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC W&HER
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
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
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSPreplacement of outertub should it crack,
or fail to contain water, due to defective
materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
I. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. Instruct you how to use the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
6. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. 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 Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs durina the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
Part No. 3349138
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