Whirlpool LA64ooXP User's Manual
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1. A lt O m 2 gt c 22 c gt Z O m lt gt Whirlpool Home 4 Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 387251 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A vomatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic2. ICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYEAS amp IRONERS 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 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 for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit ight and work right because they ar made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpoo Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever 15 you need a replacement part lt O m m O
3. See your Laundry Gulde for proper use of this cycle gt a gt U UU m 2 e z m gt O r O lt O rn Other operating instructions pull start push stop regular B permanent press knits gentle pre wash 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 eon the dial See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes droin and spin pre wash 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 9 For a soak or pre wash pull start regular regular heavy pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle use the 6 minutes 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
4. a Wash Cycle e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle 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 anumber in the SOAK Cycle as indicated by the arrows 10 Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level seftings 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 orrun 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 pa m O Bei m 20 gt Z z e ner a c 2 O 2 e 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 EG eum soapy wash water This will cause 1 Add detergent and load to the stains Do not put
5. c fabrics push stop 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 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 4 Spray Rinses Rinses Rinses PARTIAL SPIN DRAIN Low Pa use S peed REFILL NOTE Always use cold rinse water for COOL permanent press fabrics DOWN ma pa L gt nj 9 m z e z m gt r lt r m KNITS GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits SOAK AND PRE nan Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom 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 fhe motor washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle RINSE piti SPIN Low Low Speed Agitation Speed 4 Spray Rinses Pre wash setting begins here see page 10 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry
6. 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 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 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 Ciose metal zippers an NEVER USE THE WASHER TO 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 AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry teave 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 was
7. ent 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 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 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 Rull star structed fabrics that regular regular heavy cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled pull start regular 10 regular heavy 14 A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some syntheti
8. her 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 Wi 171 interizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather d3HSVM ANOA AOA 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washerfora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 secondsto mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the wosher through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 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 re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOTFILL e Is the power supply cord plugged in Are both water faucets open 14 e Are fuses blown orcircuit 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 is the power supply cord plugged in e Is a fu
9. ice 15 4 If You Have a Problem SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Starting your washer 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer Before starting your washer TP Select a LOAD SIZE e Turn the knob to point at a sefting that describes the size of load you want to wash e Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL a few items and LARGE a full load DO NOT LOAD ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD NOTE Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE 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 litle water can cause wear or tearing of load items Approximate fill with load DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L 14 7 gals 55 7 L 124 gals 45 8 L EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L LARGOI APACITY 2 Speed amp Cile Jean Filter _ gt Z 0 lt c 7 gt c rn a Perman
10. s cabinet if possible for complete information ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially Contents warnings and precautions PARTS AND FEATURES 2 POISON GAS can be formed it YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 chlorine bleach is used inthe 3 same wash as ammonia acids STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 such as vinegar or rust remover WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH DO NOT machine wash glass E AERE S EJ THE tiber materials Small particles OTHER OPERATING can stick to fabrics washed INSTRUCTIONS 10 tollowing loads and cause skin For a Rinse and Spin 10 irritation For a Drain and Spin 10 SPECIAL CAUTION if hot water For a Soak or Pre Wash 10 has not been used recently usu Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11 ally two weeks or longer flam Fabric Softener Dispenser 11 mable hydrogen gases may build MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter 11 up in the water heater and hot CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12 water pipes To prevent injury or Winterizing 13 damage turn all hot water IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR faucets and allow water to ASSISTANCE 14 forseveral minutes This will 1 Before Calling for allow gases to escape Do not Assistance 14 smoke or use any open flame 2 If You Need Assistance 15 near the faucet while itis open 3 If You Need Serv
11. se blown or circuit breaker 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 thatthe 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 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 how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill ihe 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 lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERV
12. uide care ALWAYS unplug the power sup fully for important use and safety ply cord before attempting to Whoa cra responsible EE VER put flammable fluids dry for making sure that your cledas solvents aona ker E osene into your washer NEVER e is installed by a qualifiedinstaller is properly installed and ALWAYS hand launder or air dry leveled on floor that can tabrics treated with flammable suppor the weight fluids before putting them into is connected to the right kind your washer of outlet electric supply water NEVER pu your hands into the supply and drain washer until all motion stops If is properly grounded the lid is opened while the bas is used only for jobs normally ket is spinning the basket will expected of home automatic automatically stop ina few washers seconds is properly maintained DO NOT allow children to e is protected from the weather operate or play with the washer and kept where the tempera ALWAYS store detergent laundry ture will not fall below freezing aids and other materials in a y gt 2 e gt na m gt m lt O A 2 m V O Z n 2 ia m c c gt TI m EE lt e is not run by children or anyone cool dry place where children unable to operate it properly can t reach them in a locked See the Installation Instruction
13. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA6400XP Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freez Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR LINT FILTER SIZE CENTER not shown SELECTOR XE NTROL MODEL KNOB AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE I2 ER ay not shown 5 LIQUID BLEACH S DISPENSER LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER 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 youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num Ders from plate underthe lid nearthe 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 Serial Number Purchase Date e Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide Safety first and your Laundry G
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