Whirlpool LA61OOXS User manual

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AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000’”

Large Capacity

Model

LA61OOXS

eezers, Refrrgerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Oehumid

Parts and features

MAGIC CLEAN@

WATER

LEVEL

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

/CENTER

CYCLE

SELECTOR

LINTFILTER

(not shown)

TIMER

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBERPLATE

(not shown)

/ AGlTAToR

, BASKET

Remove

the Con-

sumer 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 re-

move 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

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge).

2. Purchase date from the sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales

slip and warranty

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for

important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your washer...

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weight.*

isconnected to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply, water supply and

drain.*

is properly grounded.*

is used only for jobs normally expected

of home automatic washers.

is properly maintained.

is protected from the weather and

kept where the temperature will not fall

below freezing.

isnot run by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

‘*See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES ............ 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES .......... 3

SAFm FIRST ..................... 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER ......... 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE . . 6

OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

Fora RinseandSpin ........... 8

Fora Drain and Spin ........... 8

MAGIC CLEAN5Lint Filter ....... 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER ...... 9

Winterizing .................... 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE ..................... 11

1. Before Calling for Assistance . 11

2. IfYou Need Assistance. ...... 11

IfYou Need Service. ......... 11

4. IfYouHaveaProblem ....... 11

01986 Whirlpool Corporation

. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

A Select a

1. WATER LEVEL - Select a

CYCLE

Turnthe knob to point to a setting that

describes the size of the load you want

to wash.

The water level can be set for EXSMALL

(a few items), MEDIUM or LARGE(a full

load).

Each cycle has preset wash and rinse

water temperatures. (See pages 6 & 7

for more information.)

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures can

be found in your “Laundry Guide:’

LARGE wafer level for

best permanent press results. I

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 tear-

ing of load items.

*Approximate

fill with load.

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

LARGE(17.3gals./655 L)*

MEDIUM (13.4galsJ50.8 L)’

EXSMALL(9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*

Start the washer

Pushin the Timer Knob and turn it to the

right. It must be pushed in and turned

only clockwise.

After starting the washer, it will fill to the

level you set with wash water of the

preset temperature. After finishing the

entire cycle, the Timer Knob will move

into the OFFarea.

For REGULARand PERM’TPRESScycles,

turn the Timer Knob to the STARTline.

Forthe KNITSGENTLEcycle, turn the

Timer Knob to the * .

Start the washer by pulling out the Timer

Knob.

Tostop the washer at any time, push in

the Timer Knob. Torestart the washer,

pull out the Timer Knob.

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics.

When a Cycle Selector Button is pushed and the Timer Control Knob pulled out, the

washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the Timer Knob turns

clockwise until it points to OFFand the cycle ends.

REGULAR Cycles

REGULAR [HOT WASH]

A cycle with a hot water

wash and cold water rinse

for sturdily constructed fab-

rics that are heavily soiled.

REGULAR [COLD WASH]

A cycle with a cold water

wash and rinse for sturdily

constructed items that are

lightly soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

A cycle with a warm water

wash and cold water rinse.

Thiscycle has cool

down

rinse which helps keep

wrinkles from setting into

permanent press and some

synthetic fabrics.

REGULAR (WARM WASH]

A cycle with a warm water

wash and cold water rinse

for sturdily constructed

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

A cycle with a warm water

wash and cold water rinse

that gently washes and spins

delicate items and wash-

able knits.

NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles.

Isome cycles, cold water issprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing.

NASH

linutes

Low

peed

#RAIN

itation

Other operating instructions

wash

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and spin Your washer can be set to drain and

for heavily soiled loads which need more spin out water.

detergent. (Extra detergent can require

PushTimer Knob in.

an extra rinse.)

PushTimer Knob in.

Turnclockwise to the second Drain por-

tion of the cycle. See

above drawing.

Turnclockwise to the Rinse portion of

Pull Timer Knob out.

the cycle.

See above drawing.

Pull Timer Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

The washer will fill to selected level;

agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin.

Foragitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.

MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint isdrained away with the wash

and rinse water. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the drain or

strainer.

For visually and physically

impaired consumers

The washer (LA61OOXS)you have

purchased features

easy to read:

control panel instructions.

Use 84Care literature

lid instructions

For consumers who have difficulty

turning the control knobs, an

Easy Grip

Knob

kit isavailable. The kit includes

easy to grip rubber control knob covers

for your washer and the matching dryer

(LE610OXS/LG6101XS).

Forvisually impaired consumers, audio

cassettes and Braille Use & Care literature

are also available.

you

need the

Easy Grip Knob kit, Braille

or audio cassette

version of Use & Care

literature in order to use this appliance,

please write to:

Literature Department

Whirlpool Corporation

LaPorte Division

1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46350

Select one of the following materials:

Kit 389211 Easy Grip Knob kit*

Kit 787480 Audio Cassette Use & Care

literature

Kit 787479 Braille Use 81Care literature

*One Easy Grip Knob kit contains knob

covers for both your washer and the

LE6100XS/LG6101XSdryer. Ifordering for

both appliances order only one kit.

Include your name, mailing address

plus the model and serial numbers for

your Whirlpool appliance to the address

shown above. We will send the kit you

select at no charge.

Caring for your washer

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water

faucets turned off. Thistakes the pressure

off the water inlet valve and hoses.

AFTERWASHING, use a soft dry cloth to

wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave

the lid up until the basket isdry.

Wipe up

spills right away.

Spills can dull or

damage the finish.

REMOVESHARP OBJECTSsuch as

pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before

washing. Close metal zippers.

SHARP OR HEAVYOBJECTS should never

be put on or in the washer. Check pockets

for bolts, nuts,tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENTPRODUCTS can

damage washer and dryer dials, con-

soles and finishes. Do not use these prod-

ucts on or near your washer or dryer.

Winterizing

Because some wafer stays in the washer,

freezing can cause a lot of damage. Ifyour

washer is

stored or moved

during the cold

weather...

1. Shut off both water 2. Puta quart of

autoniobile-type

antifreeze in the

basket.

faucets. Disconnect

and drain water inlet

hoses.

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN(see

page 8). Let it run for

about 30 seconds

to mix the antifreeze

and water.

To use the washer again...

Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer.

3. Turnon the water faucets.

4. Run the water

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

the antifreeze.

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