Whirlpool LA6400XP User's Manual
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1. Dk eke aS OE de Ca SPREE RS RE EE NSIS EA DG A SSS A ER CE SE BBS SE SS 2 to AE A ee AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA6400XP vave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Fre Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR LINT FILTER ER CENTER not shown TOR CYCLE MODEL AND SERIAL CONTROL NUMBER PLATE KNOB not shown CLOTHES GUARD LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER AGITATOR BASKET 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 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 Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide an2. e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open on E Ni 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 Is the power supply cord plugged in e Is a fuse 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 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 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 1124 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 _ a nationwide net 3 Whirlpool work of franchised TECH CARE Serv 7TECH CARE ic
3. Press and some synthetic fabrics 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 to help with the rinsing DRAIN amp DRAIN amp SPIN i SPIN High High Speed i Speed 4 Spray 4 Spray Rinses Rinses JIDAD HOWI NI SNiddWH LVHM DRAIN amp DRAIN amp SPIN Hig SPIN High High Speed Speed 4 Spray 4 Spray Rinses Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN amp DRAIN amp SPIN SPIN High Pause REFILL COOL DOWN KNITS GENTLE Cycle Acycle that gently washes and spins delicate items Selected and washable knits Time Low Speed 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 DRAIN amp DRAIN amp SPIN SPIN High x Pad lt gt a m Z N Z m gt re Speed
4. lt e re m SOAK WASH WASH DRAIN amp 4 2 6 SPIN Minutes Minutes Minutes High High Speed lt 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 Other operating instructions pull start a Ae 6 5 push stop e regular aN permanent TNQ press e 10 1 regular heavy 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 drain and spin push stop pull start regular permanent press knils gentle 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 6 12 pre wash soak 2 otl 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
5. d 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 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 lt 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 if 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 MAGIC CLEAN 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 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
6. e Companies FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide ofter 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 0 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOA REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 Maple oA WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING 999 9999 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 Robert F Gunts 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 Quali
7. er 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 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filterin your washercleans 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 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 we Ea K Nd 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 e soak or store urine soaked clothes 12 AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth 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 pocket
8. nd 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 sei 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 fo 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 n heavily soiled Minutes High Speed regular regular heavy Acycle for regular loads of pult start fabrics that are moderately soiled Selected Minutes Level High Speed regular regular 10 avy 4 A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles 7 Sel from setting into Permanent ced
9. s 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 Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product e e e Winterizing 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 panete ppnta uthe lt n 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta 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 cycle with To use the washer again siecle a 1 Flush water pipes and hoses EAA 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets ERREPA N E A PAEA UE RO CALL AR NE OG RCT Fi is NIIP SANT CICA AA POT AA T O gt x zZ 0 O 5 lt O 5 5 nn x p3 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 D
10. sher Before starting S lt your washer TP Select a 1 LOAD SIZE e Turn the knob to point at a setting 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 tor best permanent press results 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer temperature selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES re selecior 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 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 little 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 2 124 gals 45 8 L EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L pull start regular LARGE CAPACITY 2 Speed 6 Cycle Magic Clean Filter Permanent Press Cool Down Care nn _ gt 7 zZ 7 lt 0 Cc re gt oN T m 7 gentle Select CYCLE a
11. to point ata 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 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 Jo start 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 Never use 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 4 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 ofthe cycle SNOILONALSNI DNILVAIdO ATHLO 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 wash
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13. 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 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 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 fabrics 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 y gt 7 i n gt Z o n m 2 7 m Q e lt 0 c a a m nn uv O zZ 2 2 m m 77 e Kad gt n m lt Starting your wa
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