Whirlpool LA6805XK User's Manual
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1. 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 draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL Is the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Cc 2 zZz 0 o m n C O L m a n lt n m z N o m nn O A m gt z 9 wT 0 x gt wn 2 s gt z O m e s a fuse blown or circuit breaker Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE tripped service assistance telephone num e Are the water supply hoses kinked ber Dial free from Is the Cycle Control Knob set and Continental U S 800 253 1301 pulled out Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consul tants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT 3 COMPANY IN your area RUNNING Make sure that the Cyc e Control Knob s pointing to a number in the cycle IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in s a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 11 3 If you need service Whirloo2. lons 95 liters you can have a qualified installer convert your washer to save all the wash water TO SAVE WASH WATER Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub The SUDS MISER System does not save rinse water from any cycle nor does it save wash water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle e Pull fhe Control Knob out TO RE USE WASH WATER e The washer will pump most of the e Push in the Cycle Control Knob water from the storage tub back into the washer basket The washer will finish filling with fresh water e Drain the storage tub Water still in the tub will have any soil that Off sacs er ia was settled out The hose is cut on an 2 A angle to leave about an inch 14 of water If you want a cycle other than SUPER WASH to follow SUDS push in the Cycle Control Knob after the water has been e Turn it right clockwise so it points F f pumped back into the washer to SUDS see illustration Turn the knob right clockwise to e Add about half the recom f t mended amount of detergent and H ci ana wash Mme eu then the load 10 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 4 Before calling for assistance IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE Performance problems often PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE result from little things you can find and e Remember the washer will stop for fix yourself without tools of any kind about 142 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle
3. and sors water out of the load push in on the Contro Knob turn the dial to the night ic ockwise so the pointer is touch Ing the bar ust before OFF in any cycle The washer will drain spin out water and stop If you want a low speed soir use the bar on PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE Atl the other cycle settings have a high speed spin O m m X m z _ z n 0 7 z gt ie 2 N g wn v m z aN m kad v an m gt N I N 2 zZ n m O z lt 2 2 z O z I lt What Happens in Each Cycle PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Use for permanent press fabrics Cooling of the permanent wash water before the press spin helps prevent the setting of wrinkles r e 6 10 The washer pauses for about 11 minutes after partial drain 1 i KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Low agitation and spin speeds and shorter wash time make this cycle the one to use for delicate items and washable synthetic knits Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag Use for sturdy white and colorfast cottons and for regular heavy work clothes High heavy agitation and spin speeds are designed to help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy cotton fabrics SOAK CYCLE This cycle does not rinse It soaks agitates spins out the water and stops Use it to pre wash stained yellowed grey orheavily soiled laundry with a detergent or pre soak product AGI SUPER WAS
4. Be sure to read pages 11 13 in your aundry Guide You will find more information on loading and load sizes IMPORTANT e The HANDWASHABLE setting is designed for very small loads It uses very little water Too big a load in this amount of water may tear some items e Water may splash if you use very low water levels with REG HEAVY If this happens move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to a higher setting Important Detergent Information Detergerts ara soaps clear by ioosening seul ard by hoiding r the water sc t drairs away If rot enough detergent s used soll and Irt can settle back or the items tre ioad SOAP works pest in sott wort 0 4 grains hardnessi In haraer wa e both the wast ard urse water should be softened Use eraugr soap te make aboutt te rcones 38 te 25 om of suds DETERGENT waksi nonl Package drectiors are usualiy pased on sof aater and washers with morma sze tubs Use e ak cag S 2 oft wether more detergent 1 for nard water 2 for ioads and water levels arger than MEDIUM 3 for heavy greasy or olly soils 4 if the detergent is low onosphate 5 for cold water washes DETERGENT SUDS There are higr rermal and low sudsing pow dered detergents If the recom mended amount of detergent makes toc much suds switch to a lower sudsing orana DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT detergent use the following chart as beginning suggestions for powdered ard iquid detergent amounts
5. H CYCLE Use as a double wash eiuper wash forheavily soiled loads ey Use enough detergent D for two washes SUPER WASH and REGULAR HEAVY RINSE FILL Set for PARTIAL DRAIN SPEED SPIN 4 Spray Rinses Cold AGITATE NOTE Always use COLD rinse water eli aMinutes for Permanent press fabrics High DOWN Speed DRAIN HIGH No SPEED Agitation SPIN 4 Spray Rinses SOAK WASHER 8 Minutes STOPS No i itati Selecta Agitation i Cycle Special care is required for the handling of a load when soaking or pre washing See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle The washer will go on with the REGU SOAK LAR HEAVY Cycle If you wanta 2 Minutes push inthe Cycle Control Knob turn to the cycie and time you want pull out to start different cycle to follow SUPER WASH gt x gt a m Zz i z m gt 0 X 9 lt Q m For Model LA6805XK Only The SUDS MISER System Your washer has the SUDS MISER System It has two drain hoses One hose moves used wash water into a storage tub and moves it back into the washer when it s called for The other hose carries water to another tub with an open drain orto a stand pipe drain If you do not want to re use wash water leave the stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away STORAGE STORAGE DRAIN TUB STANDPIPE TUB TUB lf you have a storage tub big enough to hold about 25 gal
6. Model LA6800XK LA6805XK Super Capacity lt gt _ Whitlpo ol AUTOMATIC WASHER Use amp Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service of call with a question Nave this information ready 1 Complete Modei ana Seriai Numbers from the plate under the lid near the hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Before using your Washer Please read his booklet to be sure your washer is installed and used properly It will heip you get the best resuits and longest fe your washer was designed tc give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer e Is nstalled by a qualified installer e Is properly instared and ieveled ona floor that can support the weight e Is connected to the ight kind of outlet electr c supply water suppiy ard drain is oroperty electrcaliy grounded is used only for obs ormally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e s protected from the weather e srotrum by childrer or anyone uraple to operate t properly Remove ne Corsumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer is usea You may wart c wipe out the
7. See your Laundry Guide for more infor mation pages 14 22 RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds Normal Suds High Suds No phosphate Liquid Detergents 1 cups 300 mL 13 cups 425 mL 2 cups 475 mL Follow package recommendations i to 14 a Cups 80 to 325 mL depending on the brand and amount of soil Follow package recommendations 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains 454 2 CUPS 425 475 mL 3 cups 700 mL 3 cups 825 mL 1 gt cups 350 mL 2 cups 600 mL 3 cups 700 mL These recommendations do not apply e In areas where phosphates are banned e In areas with laws limiting by weight or percentage the amount of detergent used in a wash load Liquid Bleach Dispenser he bleach aspenser is ur der tre lid of the washer r the trart corner It has the words LIGA C BLEACH or e Before starting the washer but after loading It add the bleach e Use a measuring cur with a pouring spout to help avad sorieng or spattering the bleach e o low the directions on tne bottle for tne amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Use a standard measuring cup with a pouring o spout to fill dispensers SJ Do not let any bleach run down into the washer basket Concen trated bleach will damage any fabric For a Pre Wash Use te s sett
8. aggi rece orter SOAK iar deterger forasingie wash Aad tre icad e Set tne LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Set water temperate SF ey E lcd z 7 Y A GA MSE KED 22 12 soak F2 e Push the Cycle C ortral Knob in and turn t tothe ir te ark n the SOAK CYCLE start tre LE aescnption or SOAK Cortral eae cet he washer See SOAK Oy mage 8 It aill start ater tre first 8 mruftes e After filling the washer may pause before starting to agitate e PUll the For Rinsing Only Loads with towels d apers jeans or heavily soiled items often need extra detergent Extra detergent can require an extra rinse your washer var Ge set to rnse oniy Jse tne setting foran extra rinse or for aurdry that orly needs a rinse ana son permanent press TRere is a dot just after the num bers in PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If vou push in on the Cycle Controi Knob turn the pointer to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out the washer will fill agitate drain and spin fyou wart n gn agitation ard apr ase the gct in REGULAR HEAYY wu want cw agitation and soir use tne goter KNITS GENTLE Use tne det in PER MANENT PRESS if you want high agitator and a low speed spin For Spinning Only nere may be times wher you want to drain out all the wash water and start cver Te stop the washer at any time lust pustn onthe Cycle Control Knob 8 r wash ey regular heavy To set the washer so it drains
9. arts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever R you need a replacement part Benton Harbor Michigan Aulomalic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Healing and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in J S A
10. basket with a damp ota pefore using tc remove dust from storing or shipping SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Laundry Guide for tips on deter gents other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items See the Instailatior Instructions for compete nforrator SAFETY FIRST Do not permit chiidren to operate or play with the washer CAUTION Store laundry deter gent and additives in a cool dry place where children can t reach them SPINNING SAFETY If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automaticaliy stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS COMPLETELY SPECIAL CAUTION Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater This can happen when hot water hasn t been used for a while usu ally two weeks or more To prevent injury or damage allow any gases to escape by running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for several minutes Don t smoke near the faucet while it is open and turn off any open fiame Contents 2 Measure Detergent Add to Washer Basket ba Before Using Your Washer 2 e See detergent information on page Loading Your Washer 4 6and in Section IV of the Laundry 5 MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter 3 Guide a Using Your Washer 4 3 Load the Washer ia Water Levels and Load Sizes 5 e Load without packing so itemscan RR Important Detergent Information 6 move freely for best cleaning and Liquid Bleach Dispenser
11. least wrinkling QO Fora Pre Wash 7 e Spread the load evenly Don t put Q For Rinsing Only 7 all the towels on one side and a few For Spinning Only 1 wash cloths on the other An unbal z Cycle Operation B anced load can cause the washerto Hg PERMANENT PRESS 2 shake during spinning KNITS GENTLE 4 Pour Liquid Bleach into the 9 RESLLAR HEAV 8 Dispenser e SOAK CYCLE 8 e See page 6 and the Laundry z SUPER WASH 2 Aids section of the Laundry Guide for The SUDS MISER System a more information If You Need Service or Assistance 1 5 Avoid Damaging Laundry Z Before Calling for Assistance A e Caretully follow package direc Bal 2 fou Need Ass starce tions when using detergents par 3 if vou Need Service te bleaches softeners and other D 4 It You Have a Probiem 12 laundry aids For more informa tion see pages 16 22 in your Laundry Guide Loading your Washer MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter The lint filter is self cleaning It filters water used in both the wash and the rinse When the washer drains lint collected is flushed away If your washer drains into a tub watch the drain strainer for the lint A linty load can plug the tub drain and cause an overflow For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 4 Sort the Laundry into Loads e Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical load
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13. s e Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer Using your Washer wash warm coid w LA LA LA BAIA Al a ante warm cold cold cold rinse water saving energy saving toad size selector temperature selector Your automatic washer is easy to use To make if even easier read the following steps before starting your first load Start your washer after you put in detergent the load and any other laundry aids according to information on page 3 and page 6 4 Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Select the water level that matches the size of the load See page 5 for more information e To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR first move it to RESET Then move it back to the setting you want IMPORTANT For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling make sure the load has enough water for items to move freely 2 Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Match the wash and rinse water tem peratures to the type of fabrics and soils being washed See the instructions under the washer lid and on page 14 ir your Laundry Guide e Be sure to use a cold rinse for PERMA NENT PRESS and KNITS GENTLE Cycles 2 Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics 3 Select a Cycle and Start the Washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it fo the right clockwise e Stop when the pointer is on the num ber of minutes of washing you want in the c
14. ycle you want e Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid e To start the washer pull the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle is over the washer will stop e To stop the washer at any time during a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull it out to restart the washer e To change a setting push the Con trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn the Control Knob to the right clock wise to the setting you want Pull the knob out to start the washer e Pages 8 9 show what happens in each cycle 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE Magic Clean Filter Super Capacity Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care pull start push slop Water Levels and Load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer The selector can be set at any water level between HANDWASH ABLE and EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons Liters HANDWASHABLE 7 8 29 5 MEDIUM 13 9 52 6 EXTRA LARGE 20 5 776 Approximate fill with load To change the water level setting move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to the setting you want To save water and energy match the water level to the load size regular heavy y 2 z 9 lt O c n gt wn m xn gt o m X m lt m Zi For the best cleaning results the toad should move freely in the water Watch for rollover An item like a sock should sink in the middle and come up later on the outside
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