Whirlpool LA6098XT User's Manual
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1. e _ lt O m m o Nn m a o m D gt Nn o 4 gt o gt m If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever 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 To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 14 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Notes Whirlpool Automat2. Knits Gentle Normal Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits 6 NORMAL LIGHT KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP FILL to Selected Level WASH 2 Minutes Low Speed WASH 6 Minutes Ex Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse Knits Gentle Light Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits 6 NORMAL LIGHT KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP FILL to Selected Level WASH 6 Minutes Ex Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse Soak or Pre Wash Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle SUPER WASH 4 Wy AN OFI e PRE WASH 4 e SOAK 14 OFF SPIN High Speed WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle NOTE The pre wash setting starts the washer at the second wash period Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See the Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Super Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Dou
3. at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob 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 clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash agitation time NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle oO mi m gt ep 2 Nn a m x oS Nn Operating Instructions Continued Regular Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled EXTRA RINSE OPTION REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 6 SUPER WASH 4 The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse if selected See page 10 Regular Normal Cycle A cycle
4. for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled REGULAR NORMAL 10 __ amp HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse if selected See page 10 Permanent Press Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items PERMANENT PRESS 10 NORMAL 3 6 LIGHT REGULAR CYCLE EXTAA RINSE OFF FILL to Selected Level WASH 4 Minutes High Speed WASH 4 Minutes Low Speed WASH 2 Minutes Ex Low Speed Permanent Press Light Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled per manent press and some synthetic fab rics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items PERMANENT PRESS 10 NORMAL en 6 LIGHT REGULAR CYCLE EXTRA RINSE OFF FILL to Selected Level WASH 4 Minutes Low Speed WASH 2 Minutes Ex Low Speed PARTIAL DRAIN Pause PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL COOL DOWN WASH Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse REFILL COOL DOWN WASH Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed FILL for Deep Rinse RINSE High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse oe 4 7 Di 3 gt lt 2 qq Q 3 n om a oO 2 N Operating Instructions Continued
5. Temperature selector Load size selector Cycle control knob Extra rinse switch Model and serial number plate under lid Fabric softener dispenser Bleach dispenser Agitator Tub Basket MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown SUPER CAPACITY VARIABLE THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER LA6098XT LAG6888XT LA7088XT Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions 4 Starting your washer a a 4 5 What happens in each cycle 5 9 Other Operating Instructions 10 Rinse and spin n 10 Extra rinse option 10 Drain and Spin eee 10 Soak or pre wash cycle 11 Liquid bleach dispenser 11 Liquid fabric softener GISPENSET o oo 12 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 12 If You Need Service Or Assistance 00 ees 13 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty 0 0 16 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate under lid near hinge and the purchase date from the sales slip Keep this book the Laundry Guide and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Pho
6. ble the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 oi SUPER WASH 4 After the partial drain the washer automatically refills and goes into the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash oO m m 2 Leg 2 N JJ o Oo a Other Operating Instructions EXTRA RINSE OPTION ore dy 1ONORMAaL PERMANENT 6 UGHT PRESS A e REGULARA NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 a SUPER WASH 4 Bor oa MN 6 NORMAL UGHT PRE WASH 4 i KNITS GENTLE oe SOAK 14 OFF REGULAR CYCLE EXTRA RINSE EXTRA PSE OFTON wr a 10 normat PERMANENT la 6 LIGHT PRESS o REGULAR NORMAL 10 Heavy 14 SUPER WASH 4 pac wien a o KNITS GENTLE SOAK 14 OFF 10 Rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin Extra rinse option You can automatically add an extra rinse and spin to the REGULAR Cycle using the extra rinse option Flip the Extra Rinse switch to the ON position before the REGULAR Cycle starts The washer will automatically go to an extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle is co
7. formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover e ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer e DO NOT machine wash glass fiber ma terials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation e You are responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly 7 So JJ paar gt a gt 1 m lt ie b gt EEE g O Nn Operating Instructions The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book NOTE Your mode may not include all the features shown Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it MEDIUM EX SMALL EX LARGE RESET HOT HOT WARM WARM COLO WARM fore He WARM COLD COLD JU 1 Select a load size Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e The selector can be set anywhere on or between EX SMALL a few small items and EX LARGE a full load e To change the water level after the washer has started to fill turn the selector to RESET then to the desired water le
8. ic Washer Warranty AW003 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials including top and lid rust or From Date of Purchase workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown below FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail WARRANTY to contain water due to defective materials or From Date of Purchase workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limi
9. ing lint from water The collected particles of lint are then continuously spun away from the filter and washed out of the system at the end of the wash cycle J lf your washer drains into a tub MAGIC CLEAN Basket remove any lint collected in the tub or lint filter interior strainer lf You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result 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 into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box 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 cycle These pauses are normal If your 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 siph
10. ing solvents kerosene in or near your washer DO NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e If hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer 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 You are responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain is properly grounded is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities e 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 e ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergents and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions e HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
11. le 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 or run down into 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 11 So par lt m E i mi D gt z N pan D 5 x i A Other Operating Instructions Continued Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1 Add detergent and load to the basket 2 Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom mended on the bottle 3 Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 4 Dilute fabric softener with hot water Add enough hot water to fill the dispenser up to the opening 5 Start the washer Diluted fabric 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 fabric softener will mix with the remaining soapy wash water This will cause stains Do not put detergent in the liquid fabric softener dispenser 6 If the dispenser needs cleaning flush with hot water NOTE Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separat
12. mpleted e If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in the REGULAR Cycle switch to the OFF position The Cycle Control Knob will then stop at the end of the REGU LAR Cycle before reaching the dot on the washer dial For an extra rinse in other cycles see Rinse and spin Drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to any bar just before an OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 AN PRE WASH 4 SOAK 14 OFF Soak or pre wash cycle For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of pre soak product or detergent 2 Push Cycle Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise to point to a number in the SOAK Cycle Use the 4 minute mark for the PRE WASH Cycle 4 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will start 5 When the cycle is over add deter gent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle NOTE See the Laundry Guide for additional soaking information 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 bott
13. ne Number If your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the washer is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the washer e NEVER wash items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or in flam mable fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics contain ing these materials e NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children e When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment e NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automati cally stop in a few seconds e DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry clean
14. on out See Installation Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consult ants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone num ber in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a w Nationwide network Whitlpool of authorized seRvicE Whirlpooi service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service com pany in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 13 oO a T m D me Laa gt z wn par a d
15. tation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S covered by your Gearcase assembly warranty i Part No 3353290 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
16. vel NOTE For best washing results items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the EX LARGE water level Reduce wash time when using EX SMALL or SMALL water level settings Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results 2 Select water temperature e Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed e The top temperature is the wash selection and the bottom temperature is the rinse selection NOTE Use warm wash water with the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE Cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water ALWAYS use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics oF S40 NonMAL PERMANENT e BLIGHT PRESS REGULAR NoRMAL 10 8 Heavy a 8 SUPER WASH d OFF 8 ore 6 NORMAL LIGHT pea Oe KNITS GENTLE SOAK 14 OFF 3 Select cycle and wash time Start the washer e Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the right e Stop on the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time e Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes e To stop the washer
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