Whirlpool LA6OOOXS User manual

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I Contents
Page Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2 For a Rinse and Spin 10
IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Drain and Spin 10
INSTRUCTIONS.. , . . 3 Cleaning the Lint Filter . 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Starting Your Washer 4 Winterizing.. 12
What Happens in Each Cycle 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
OTHER OPERATING ASSISTANCE
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INSTRUCTIONS.. 10 WASHER WARRANTY 16
~1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY CYCLE
SIZE INFORMATION CONTROL
SELECTOR CENTER -KNOB
c
TEMPERATURE
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
I’
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Compony
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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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 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.
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 The water level can be set for
SMALL (a few items] or LARGE
(a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide!’
IMPORTANT: Use warm water
with the PERM’T PRESS or SHORT
cycles. For heavily soiled
permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
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
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*
SMALL (9.5 gals./360 L)*
tearing of load items,
*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.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 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 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 been 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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clockwise
until it po:nts to OFF and thgcycle ends. w
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 moderately
soiled. FILL WASH
S$zd ) Mr&eos
7-l
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with the rinsing
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
RINSE
High
I Speed
L

SHORT Cycle
Alndlcates the machine Is
pauslng for a brief soak
Use for delicate items that period.
need a short wash and spin
time. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in a net laundry
bag.

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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.
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.
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