Whirlpool LA6055XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

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Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 4

Starting Your Washer . . 4

What Happens in Each Cycle 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS. . 12

For a Rinse and Spin . . . 12

For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak . . .

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY . . . . . . .

Page

. 13

. 20

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE LAUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN@

INFORMATION TEMPERATURE LINT FILTER

(not shown)

ODE1 AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LIQUID BLEACH

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:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

Model Number

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge]. serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote

Keep this book, your”LaundryGuide”and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Center.

Service Company

Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card furnished wlth

this product.

Addilfonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibiltfies

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply

and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the

place where children can’t reach washer.

them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to

on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads

dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.

precautions. You are personally responsible tor

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if maklng sure that your washer:

chlorine bleach is used in the same

is used only for jobs normally ex-

wash as ammonia or acids such as petted ofhome automatic washers.

vinegar or rust remover.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

. Select a LOAD SIZE

Select

. WATER TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween EX SMALL (a few small items)

and LARGE (a full load).

Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures.

This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature] and cold rinse

(bottom temperature) selection.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely CAUTION:

in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items. 8

*Approximate , LARGE

(17.3 gals.165.5 L)’

fill with load. (14.7 galsJ55.7 L)*

. (12.1gals.145.8 L)*

U(SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right.

It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULARNORMAL Cycle.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer will

fill to the level you set with wash

water of the selected temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

Tostop the washer at any tlme,

push in the Control Knob.

restart the washer, pull oui the

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 a&tation 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-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The

cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

WASH

Minute!

High

Speed

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.

Gentle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the

agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

SPIN

Low

Speed

1 Spray

Rinse

NOTE: Always use cold

rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

KNITS GENTLE

OFF I

A cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

A Indicates the machlne Is

pauslng for a brief soak

period.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

OFF I

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

A Indicates the machlne Is

pausing for a brief soak

perlod.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

SOAK Cycle

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-soa k

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be foi-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

SUPER WASH Cycle

REGULAR

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

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