Whirlpool LA6OOOXP User manual

&ti SERIES
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000’”
Large Capacity
Model
LA6OOOXP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR
SIZE CENTER / CYCLE
CLOTHES
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
it
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
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 under the lid near the
hinge).
Serial 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
1
There is no warranty regrstration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2

Your responsibilities
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.*
. 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
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES.. 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST. 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 40
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: B 1. Measure and add detergent.
1-1 ’ 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
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items] or LARGE [a full load).
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
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NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
. All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide:
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the I
load must be able to move freely 1
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. . w
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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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
clockwlse.
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.
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.

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 ISset 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
RElGULAR Cycle 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
SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag.

with the’rinsing
DRAtN
No
Agitation
DRAIN SPtN
IOC
) Agikon 1 $Ey
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cvcles. In some cvcles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help

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 *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 and 7.
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:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.

Caring for your washer
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WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS 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.

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 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN
nect and drain antifreeze in the (see page 8). Let it
water inlet hoses basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
ON
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.
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