Whirlpool LA6200XP User's Manual
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1. uti atate series AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA6200XP E Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Parts and features LAUNDRY LOAD INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET TUB LINT FILTER not shown Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be 7 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 Numbers from plate under the lid near the Serial Number hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip 7 PU jus information DR spaces eep this book in the Laun Information Conia with your Laundry Guide sales aer ce ompany slip and warranty Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product 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 ins2. See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin eho 0 press knits gentle For drain and spin Your washer can be set to 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 pre wash ortho s 1 6 permanent press regular MCCC regular e 8 knits gentle 10 For best results use warm water for 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 to the number in the PRE WASH Cycle e When the cycle is over add detergent for the next selected wash cycle The PRE WASH Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to the number in the PRE WASH Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than1cup 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 pou
3. I SEM SPEED 5CYCI Turn the knob to point at a setting e Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed e Set the knob anywhere on or be Recommended wash temperatures tween EX SMALL a few items and can be found in your Laundry Guide LARGE a full load and printed under the washer lid NOTE Use the LARGE water level IMPORTANT Use warm water for best permanent press results 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 T CAUTION in the water Too big a load or too Ii DONOT little water can cause wear or MP OVERLOAD WASHER tearing of load items LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L MED 13 4 gals 50 8 L EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L Approximate fill with load 10 1 6 permanent regular N P press TE ren regular 10 Rees 0 sae 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE e par gt A Z lt e c 7 gt e I rm A Permanent Press seo Care Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on anumber 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 ag
4. symbol of quality whenever Fse you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 15 lt O c mI m U wm m pe lt Q O gt wm in w patr gt Z m VREDE DAR EISNER UR lb es RG RR SS SN KUNDE ge 3 2 Whirlp ol ra Tip Appliances i E i a E F d er Making your world a little easier Part No 388532 Printed in U S A 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges
5. e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 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 into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cy cle These pauses are normal If your washer fills and drains with out 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 drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion 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 Hawail 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has lt a nationwide Whirlpool network of fran chised TECH CARE Service Co
6. 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 performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product L s 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 d3HSVM ANOA ACJ ONIYVO 1 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washer fora 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 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water al T uu y 3 pe NE yt o 4 Run the washer through a com nf SE plete cycle with To use the washer again one cup of deter gent to clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses the antifreeze 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 probiems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill e s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit wifh the proper voltage
7. d 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 HAZARDOUS FUMES 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 explo sive 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 ALI4VS SHILIIGISNOdSIa ANOA SIANLIVII ANV SLldVd Starting your washer Before starting lt N 1 Measure and add detergent your washer 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer waler saving energy saving load size seleclor lemperalure selector Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES SER m warm i 3 c KX
8. itation 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 regular l rel structed fabrics that are RN Kr i heavily soiled regular Minutes High Speed A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled Minutes High Speed fer tho 8 permanent a press NY PARTIAL DRAIN Minutes Pause High Speed REFILL A special cycle with the COOL necessary cool down rinse DOWN which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent 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 a
9. mpa nies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES E WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS 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 Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 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 infor mation is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this
10. nd 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 WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed 31940 HOVA NI SNiddVH LVHM WASH Minutes Low Speed paar NOTE Always use cold rinse water for speed permanent press fabrics KNITS GENTLE Cycle SN A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits Use for pre washing heavily soiled or stained loads that need extra preireatment before the wash cycle Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive gentle 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 cooi down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle JIDAD HOV NI SNiddWH LVHM Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other operating instructions a eee press 6 regular Y S regular heavy 3 1 lar 8 knits gentle omy 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 e on the dial
11. ring 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 of the cycle SNOILONAISNI DNILVAIdO AIHLO For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load for best filtering results Note The load type will vary the amount of lint bulld up To clean e Lift off the agitator barrel e Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable e Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place 11 Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers KE NEVER USE THE WASHER TO store wet or dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids soak or store urine soaked clothes 12 AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cioth 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
12. talled by a qualifiedinstaller 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 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 For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Cleaning the Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR 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 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup piy 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 opene
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