Whirlpool LA63OOXP User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA6300XP wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freez LH T Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR XE CONTROL MODEL nee AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ee not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER TRE sh BASKET 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 youneed service or call witha question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid near the hinge 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 Service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Serial Number Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety infor2. FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple ess 899 9999 OA WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp RONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance 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 15 lt c Z m m oO e m 7 lt O m 9 gt c c m gt Z O m SRO GR CHR DE MIS TRAPS duo MISCERI RPE RAR AT 11470 OMNE QOO RE MNS URS CEES ESAE Home J Appliances Whirl om Making your
3. world a little easier Part No 388775 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mici
4. V Select a Select WATER LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES e Turn the knob to point at a setting Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed e Set the knob anywhere on or Detween EX SMALL a few items Recommended wash temperatures and LARGE iis full load can be found in your Laundry Guide DO NOT LOAD ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit NOTE Use the LARGE water level clothes pre wash or pre soak for best permanent press results before washing in warm water LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the CAUTION E load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load or too DO NOT s litle water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER k tearing of load items LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L 14 7 gals 55 7 L 12 1 gals 45 8 L EX SMALL d 5 ES 36 0 L Hg o oq Ux VP ue ao Veg oos Approximate fill with load PRAT REMY oett OS bis ARGE CAPACITY 2 Speed 6 Cycle e 7 re Z Q9 lt O omi 29 gt Li Ir m 20 Permanent Press Cool Down Care Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned on
5. ills and drains with out running e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the Cycle Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isn t e The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has E a nationwide net Whirlp ol work of franchised TECH CARE Serv TECH CARE ice Companies FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product 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 tele phone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
6. ly utes of wash time The drawing clockwise 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 push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 pull start structed fabrics that are heavily soiled Minutes High Speed A cycle for regular loads of pull start fabrics that are moderately soiled Minutes High Speed regular WASH PARTIAL 6 DRAIN Minutes Minutes Pause High Low Speed Speed push stop permanent press REFILL A special cycle with the COOL necessary cool down rinse DOWN which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some synthetic fabrics IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allo
7. mation You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing is not run by children or anyone unabie to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser Cleaning the Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup e i Feo oor 1 eT Nolil Tuilod ilio mie service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated
8. 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 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 touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle O _ m 7 T na 20 z zZ Cc 2 on 9 O Z C For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4 Dilute fabric softener with hot water Add enough hot water to fill the dispenser up to the opening 5 Start the washer Diluted liquid fab ric 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 remaining soapy wash water This will cause 1 Add detergent and load to the stains Do not put detergent in the basket liquid fabric softener dispenser 2 Add liquid fabric softener to 6 If dispenser needs cleaning flush the dispenser using the amount with hot water NOTE Do not wash recommended on the bottle clothes with dispenser removed 3 Avoid dripping or spilling any fab ric softener on the load Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load fo
9. ored or moved during the cold weather YIHSVM ANOA JOJ DNIAVO pull scart regular 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of 3 Set the washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze inthe see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycie with To use the washer again bara DUE AIR 1 Flush water pipes and hoses ac Si as 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill YT LB I els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked els the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e s the lid closed e s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cy cle These pauses are normal if your washer f
10. r best filtering results Note The load type will vary the amount of lint build up To clean Lift off the agitator barrel e Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers aw E s NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry Lm soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids e soak or store urine soaked clothes 12 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 Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whiripool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product LJ Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is st
11. r washer can be setto drain spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water need more detergent Extra de e Push Control Knob in tergent can require an extra rinse e Turn clockwise to the bar just before e Push Control Knob in OFF in any cycle See above e Turn clockwise to any eon the dial drawing See above drawing e Puli Control Knob out e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water pull start for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Use recommended amount of eRoler detergent or pre soak product e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point at a number regular in the SOAK Cycle use the 6 minutes T mark for a pre wash e Pull Control Knob out to start washer e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle pre wash Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide To start soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle as indicated by the arrows 10 Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use
12. w for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 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 DRAIN No Agitation WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed Rinses JIODAD HOVI NI SNIJddVH IVHM Rinses NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics KNITS GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits gentle SOAK AND PRE WASH Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain Minutes stains that need extra High pretreatment Use recom Speed mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle Rinses Pre wash setting begins here see page 10 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle JIDAD HDWI NI SNIiddWH IVHM Other operating instructions pull start regular permanent gentle For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and You
13. with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops LI the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow chiidren to operate or play with the washer 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 instruc tions on packages of detergent and iaundry 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 DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materialis Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in tollowing loads and cause skin imitation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer explo sive hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escapo Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ALIAS SIILIMIGISNOdSIa ANOA SIANLIYI4 ONY Slavd Starting your washer Before starting amp amp 4 1 Measure and add detergent your washer uu 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer
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