Whirlpool LA6800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHERS
Super Capacity
Model
LA6800XM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
ODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
- LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
-AGITATOR
BASKET
- TUB
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:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinqel. Serio, 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 re
Read this “Use and Core Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You ore personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer.. .
l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that con
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”lnstallation 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
For a Drain and Spin IO
For a Soak or Pre-Wash IO
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Magic Clean” Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I4
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Hove a Problem 15
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer: w 1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZESELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET.
l Then turn the knob to point at a
setting that describes the size of the
load you want to wash.
l Set the knob on or be-
tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small
items] and EX LARGE [a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures by pushing a button.
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”
and printed under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the
when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
to wash. in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
EX-LARGE (20.5 gals./77.6 L)’
MEDIUM (13.9 gals 152.6 L)’ ! I
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HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.5 L)’ L&J
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‘Approximate fill with load.
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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
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
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.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak or
pre-wash, see page 10.

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 start After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Low-speed spins and
cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
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Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.
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clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during th’e spin parts of some
cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with
the rinsing.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.

SOAK Cycle
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soak
. SUPER WASH Cycle
Periods of agitation
and soaking time Clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry
with no rinsing. Use
recommended amount
of detergent.
Use for washing heavily
soiled or stained load that
needs extra agitation. Use
twice the recommended
amount of detergent when
using Super Wash. -II
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your %aundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle.
The washer will proceed to
the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If
you want a ditferent cycle to
ioltow Super Wash, push in
thecycle Control Knob, turn
to the cycle and time you
want, pull knob out fo start.

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.]
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
with cold water,agitate 2 minutes,
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 to 9
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 12-
minute mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out. [After filling,
the washer may pause before
starting to agitate.]
- When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See additional
care information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation. the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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