Whirlpool LA6800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA68OOXS
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES - 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
1 OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS,. 12
Extra Rinse Option 12
For a Rinse and Spin 12
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Fabric Softener Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN’” Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
EXTRA RINSE
SWITCH
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID FABRIC
\ ‘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.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers
from plate (under lid near hinge]
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
l Keep this book, your “Laundry
Guide” and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service ComDanv Phone Number
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them-in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover,
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children 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.
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. Select a LOAD SIZE
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Select
. WATER 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 be-
tween EX SMALL (a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load).
l To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET,then the desired water level.
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
Ieslllts.
l Select wash and rinse water teti-
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.”
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 gals./82.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.4 galsJ62.1 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./450 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
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL 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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. Tostop 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 agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob
turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
WASH
6-4
Mlnutes
High
Speed
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
items.
WASH
4
rl
I Minutes
Low
Speed
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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.
SPIN
High
Speed
SPIN
High
Speed
FILL
for
Deep
Rinse
RINSE DRAIN
ILKI
SPIN
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1 Extra Rinse repeats
P I
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
EXTRA
RINSE
‘cl
if
selected
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SPIN
High
Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
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Extra Rinse repeats
FILL,RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
L
(Pause)
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
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WASH
q
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
Low for permanent press fabrics.
Speed
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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.
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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