Whirlpool LA6800XM User's Manual
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1. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHERS Super Capacity Model LA6800XM READERS TIMER NETTET REAM ET ER AGE Zi VAERE ORO I a RE RE A POTRO wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezer Parts and features LAUNDRY LOAD INFORMATION pee SIZE CENTER CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN CONTROL LINT FILTER KNOB not shown MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER AGITATOR BASKET 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 Model 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 impor2. NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ketis spinning the basket will 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 ina 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 POISON GAS 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 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 flam mable 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 escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS vg gt A A aN gt Z O nn m Cc A m 92 e lt O Cc A A m Q po Q 2 2 m 92 e n gt mm m lt Starting your washer i 4 Measure and add detergent Rotors stoning Your washa P 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer
3. med wash ox a large warm cold small XI N super capacit hot hot NTL a W W de 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE hand __ e DA LA LA washable A pi Z Magic Clean Filter 4 a a Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care warm cold cold cold rinse water saving energy Savin load size seleclor temperalure selector Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES e To change the setting on the LOAD e Select wash and rinse water tem SIZE SELECTOR turn the knob to RESET peratures by pushing a button Then turn the knob to point ata e This drawing shows a warm wash setting that describes the size ofthe top temperature and cold rinse load you wantto wash bottom temperature selection Setthe knob on or be tween HAND WASHABLE a few small Recommended wash temperatures items and EX LARGE a full load can be found in your Laundry Guide See your Laundry Guide for details and printed under the washer lid on loadsizes LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results the when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely towash in the water Too big a load ortoo litle water can tear items EX LARGE 20 5 gals 77 6 L MEDIUM 13 9 gals 52 6 L HAND WASHABLE 7 8 gals 29 5 L Approximate fill with load permanent press pull start push stop Off super wash 6 2 regular heavy Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start t
4. cycle Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Setthe washer and startthe next selected wash cycle To start the soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle 10 Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Follow directions on the bottle forthe amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Use a cup with a pouring spoutto avoid spilling 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bieach 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 For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer 11 O I m Aa oO v m A Z 0 Z N A Cc Q Z 92 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
5. 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 a nationwide net ol work of franchised i TECH CARE Serv 7ECH 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 gt Whirl i ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XY SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ 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 Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Cente
6. 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 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 Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e Is the lid closed e Isthe power supply cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 112 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycie IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycie 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 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 ourtrained Con
7. fferent cycle to follow Super Wash push in the Cycle Control Knob tum to the cycie and time you I gt I gt n VU m p n Zz m gt O I O A want pull knob out to start Di Other operating instructions h A Ott fe opema e permanent regular press 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 e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any on the dial See above drawing e Pull Contro Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level with cold water agitate 2 minutes drain and spin permanent regular press heavy For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain and spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 to 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry e Use enough detergent or pre soak product for a single load e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle use the 12 minute mark for a pre wash e Pull Control Knob out After filling the washer may pause before starting to agitate e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash
8. he washer A Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise 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 otr sh pp permanenl aa regular r N gt heavy o IG B stop on a number in the cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob To set the controls for a rinse and spin a drain and spin or a soak or pre wash see page 10 x gt I Z O lt O E 5 gt wm m Lo 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 setto a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing start After agitation starts the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and I ott super wash spin speeds help remove Selected heavy soils and spin Selected Time mouar water from heavy or Level High sturdy cotton fabrics Speed PERMANENT PRESS Cycle Low speed spins and cooling of the wa
9. md NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids 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 spilis 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 pertormance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product WINTERIZING Because some water stays inthe washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 9 2 Z 9 wT O a lt Q cC A gt 92 I m a 1 Shutoff both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Setthe washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze inthe see page 8 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Runthe washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again one cup of deter gent to clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses the antitreeza 2 Connect hoses to the
10. r 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor Mi 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number seria 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 ot quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made fo the same exacling specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 15 F lt O Cc Z m m U wn m A lt O m O a gt vw 2 s gt Z O m FAERIE RE LEE LASER III NIETO RO gt CORDE BERETTA Making your world a little easier Part No 383168 Rev B Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic
11. sh water before the spin helps Selected Sec permanent keep wrinkles from setting Level High into permanent press Speed fabrics Low agitation and spin speeds and shorter wash time gently wash delicate items and washable synthetic knits clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends 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 fo help with the rinsing HIGH SPEED SPIN 4 Spray I gt I gt v v m Z wn Z gt Rinses O I lt O me m PARTIAL DRAIN RINSE LOW DRAIN No 2 SPEED Pause Agitation Minutes itati SPIN about 1 i High Minutes Speed REFILL RA NOTE Always use cold rinse water for COOL Minut permanent press fabrics DOWN High Speed LOW RINSE SPEED 2 SPIN Minutes 4 Spray Rinses Speed SOAK Cycle Periods of agitation and soaking time clean nu ke stained yellowed gray Selected Minutes or heavily soiled laundry Level Low b with no rinsing Use Speed recommended amount of detergent Use for washing heavily soiled or stained load that needs extra agitation Use regner twice the recommended amount of detergent when using Super Wash WASHER STOPS Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle The washer will proceed to the Regular Heavy Cycle If you want a di
12. tant use and safety information You are personaliy responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualifiedinstaller e is properly installed and leveled on a floorthatcan support the weight e is 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 CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fora Rinse and Spin Fora Drain and Spin Fora Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Magic Clean Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 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 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply 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
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