Whirlpool LA6OOOXP User's Manual
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1. Eatate series WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity el _ Mod owave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes SO leit Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB CLOTHES GUARD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR 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 cioth 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 Mode Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe lidnearthe Serial Number hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces 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 Purchase Date 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 e is installed by a2. 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SEIGE co aple 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 11 gt w i m Aa O gt 7 m o lt 0 a z m m g wm m a lt 2 m O a gt wn WA a gt z O m Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 387418 Printed in U S A 1985 Whirlpool Corporation imatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic
3. 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 N pter gt a Z lt 0 a 7 gt N ja a m 7J 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 Acycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled Selected Minutes Level High Speed aA A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled Minutes High Speed regular PERMANENT PRESS Cycle A special cycle with the permanent necessary cool down rinse Selected which helps keep wrinkles Selected Time from setting into Permanent Level High Press and some synthetic speed fabrics Use for delicate items that need a short wash and Selected spin time Wash nyton hose Selected Time or panty hose ina net Level High laundry bag Speed NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on
4. automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children 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 laundry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bileach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to tabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation 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 ali hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS V gt a wm gt O I m gt Cc 7 aa N e O Cc 79 AJ m un be 0 pal a r m rei o Nn gt Ti m j lt Starting your washer Before starting your washer Select a LOAD SIZE e Turn the knob to point ata setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e The water level can be set for SMALL a few items or LARGE
5. of damage If your washer Is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of Set the washer fora faucets Discon nectand drain water inlet hoses automobile type antifreeze inthe basket To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets DRAIN and SPIN see page 8 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open e Are fuses blown or circuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked e Ils the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Isa fuse blown or circuit oreaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING A CYCLE e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle MAKE S
6. URE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See in stallation 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 howto 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 a nationwide net Whirlpool J work of franchised TECH CARE Serv TECH CARE 7 ice Companies L 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 your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJORA REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SEAVICE amp REPAIR R WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple
7. a full load DO NOT LOAD ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD a 1 Measure and add detergent YTE 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer y savin lemperaiure selector wale savin load size selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES e Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed e All rinses are cold 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 soak before wash ing 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 tearing of load items Approximate fill with load DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER LARGE 17 2 gals 65 1L SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L g permanent e press Large Casginat ity e Ds S008 Gi a CYCLE Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care Duh starl push slop Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer 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 only 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
8. qualified installer e is properly installed and leveled ona floor that can support the weight eis connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e is not run by children or anyone unable 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 Fora Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin 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 11 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup pily cord before attempting to 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 with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will
9. the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable e Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place Caring for your washer PA WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth water faucets turned off Thistakes to wipe the outside and inside dry the pressure off the water inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket is dry and hoses Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should anit never be put on or in the washer ry we Check pockets for bolts nuts s tools etc or O parr m 7 O V m a 2 Z Z Q par 7 Cc O O Z wn e O gt x a I O 7 lt 6 Cc 7 gt 7e Ir m x e non 4 p o NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS e soak or store urine soaked can damage washer and dryer dials clothes 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 Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product e i Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot
10. the spinning load to help with the rinsing SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses JIDAD HOVI NI SN3ddVH LVHM DRAIN SPIN No High Agitation speed 4 Spray Rinses Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL COOL DOWN SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses 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 Other operating instructions permanent press permanent e press regular regular For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin ouf 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 on the dial drawing See above drawing e Pull 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 6and 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 o Lift off the agitator barrel e Wash or wipe the filter clean in
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