Whirlpool LA6400XK User manual

Model LA6400XK

Regular Capacity

Whirlpool

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Use&

Care

Guide

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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Copy your Model and Serial Plumbers here

Before using

your Washer

Please reac this booklet to be

sure your washer IS~r>stalled and used

properly It WIII help You get the best

results and longes I fe your washer was

designed to grve

You are personally responsl-

ble for maklng sure that your

washer...

Is rnstalled by a qualrfred rnstaller

Is properly rnstalled and leveled on a

floor that can suppart the weight.’

Is connected to the rrght kind of outlet,

electric supply, water supply and dram

Is properly electrrcallv grounded ’

Is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic washers

Is properly maintarnea

Is protected from the weather

Is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

Remove

the Consumer Buy

Gurde label It WIII be easier to remove

befbre the washer

used

You may want to wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth before using

to remove dust from storing or shipping

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the

laundry Guide for tlps on deter-

gents, other laundry alds and

instructions for washing special

items.

‘See the lnstallat~on lnstructrons for

complete information

CAUTION: Store laundry deter-

gent and additives in a cool, dry

place where children can’t

reach them.

Contents

Before Using Your Washer

Loading Your Washer

Understanding Your Washer

Cleaning the Lint Filter.

Using Your Washer

Water Levels and Load Sizes

Important Detergent Information

Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser

For a Pre-Wash

For Rinsing Only

For Spinning Only

Cycle Operation

PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS GENTLE

REGULAR HEAVY

SOAKCYCLE

If You Need Service or Help

1 Before Calling for Service

2 If You Need Service

3 If You Have a Problem

loading your

Washer

For best washing results and

energy savings, sort the laundry

carefully.

1. Sort the laundry into loads.

Group the laundry into loads that

can be washed and dried together.

See the Laundry Guide for informa-

tion and samples of typical loads.

Try to mix large and small items for

best movement in the washer.

2. Measure Detergent; Add to

Washer Basket.

See detergent informatior) on page

6 and in Section IV of the Laundry

Guide.

Add dry bleach or water condi-

tioner (not fabric softener) if used.

Follow the package directions

carefully.

3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Add-

ing to the Washer Basket.

See the “Laundry Aids” section of

the Laundry Guide for more

information.

4. load the Washer.

Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put

all the towels on one side and a few

wash cloths on the other.) An unbal-

anced load can cause the washer to

shake during spinning.

Load without packing so items can

move freely for best cleaning and

least wrinkling.

5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener to

the Dispenser.

. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO

THE WASH. Fabric

softeners can com-

bine with soap or detergent to make

greasy stains on fabrics.

Understanding

your Washer

This automatic washer has cycle

settings with different agitation and spin

speeds for different fabric types. For

example, the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

has high agitation and high spin

speeds The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle,

has high agitation speeds, but low spin

speeds The washer has a

LOAD SIZE

SELECTOR

that lets you adjust the water

level to match the size of the load.

It has a

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

You can select the wash and rinse water

temperatures best for the amount of

so11and fabric type in each load.

Sections In this Use & Cure Guide

go into detail on the “what and why”

of each setting. Read this and ihe Laun-

dry Guide carefully to get ihe best

cleaning results

Cleaning the lint

Filter

Water runs through the lint filter

whenever the washer agitates Check it

often to make sure it’s clean and filter-

ing at its best

To remove it for cleaning, press

the release and pull straight out Instruc-

tions for cleaning are printed on the

bottom of the filter.

Using your Washer

Your auto ria!,c .zasher ISeasv to

use To make it ever, easier read the

followlng steps tx?forti \lorting \zur first

loaa Start your :Jasher atter yc~ put n

detergent, the 1,‘aa ar a ~r,y o’her

laundry ads ac~:;~,Ging *< ~nformatior~

on page 3 and r?age ’

1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.

Select the wa’er 1ev2 +i73t matches

the size of the IOXY SF= cage 5 for

more informatic

IMPORTANT F Y the best cleaning

sure the load YIS err-)ugrj water for

2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

Match the wash and rinse water terr-

peratures to the type :)f faorics and solIs

being washed ISee ‘he ixtructicns

under the washer lld and :x- poge 14 I-#

your Laundw GMX

Be sure to use 3 co.tj rinse for PERMA

NEN’ PRESS and I(NlTC GENTLE Cycles

3. Select a Cycle and Start the

Washer.

Push the Cycle Control Knob In and

turn

it to

the right (clockwise).

Stop when the pointer

on the num-

ber ol minutes of washing you want

in the cycle you want.

Instructions for which cycles to use for

each fabric type are under the lid.

To start the washer, pull the Cycle

Control Knob out. When the cycle

over, the washer will stop

To stop the washer at any time

during a cycle, push the Control

Knob in.

Pull It out to restart the washer

To change a setting,

push the Con-

trol Knob In to stop the washer. Then turn

the Control Knob to the right (clockwise]

to the setting you want Pull the knob

out

start the washer

Pages &II show what happens In

each cvcle

Water levels and

load Sizes

The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you

control the amount of water that fills

the washer The water level can be set

for extra small, medrum or full loads.

WATER LEVELS

Setting Gallons/liters

EX SMALL 99 375

MEDIUM 13.5 511

LARGE 169 640

.Approximate fill wrth load

To save water and energy,

match the water level to the load

size.

For the best clearrng results, the

load should move freely I? the water

Watch for rollover An Item (like a sock]

should srnk in the mrddle and come

up later on the outside

Be sure to read pages 11 13 In

your Laundry Guide You will find more

rnformation on loading and load sizes

Important

Detergent

Information

Detergents and soaps clean

by loosening SOII. and by holding it In

the water so It drains away If not

enough detergent is used, soil and

lint can settle back on the items in

the loud

SOAP works best in soft water

(O-4 grains hardness) In harder water.

both the wash and rinse water should

be softened. Use enough soap to

make about 11)~to 2 inches (3 8 to 5 5

cm] of suds

DETERGENT works in hard or

soft water Package directions are

usually based on soft water and

washers with normal-size tubs Use

more detergent...

1 for hard water

for heavy greasy or

01ly soils

3. If the detergent ISlow

phosphate

4 for cold-water washes

DETERGENT SUDS. There are

high, normal and low sudsing pow-

dered detergents. If the recom-

mended amount of detergent makes

too

much suds, switch to a lower

sudsing brand. DO NOT REDUCE THE

AMOUNT

detergent.

Use the followlng chart as

beginning suggestions for powdered

and liquid detergent amounts See

your laundry Guide for more infor-

mation (pages 14-22).

WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS

O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains lo-20 Grains

Powdered Detergents

Low Suds 3.4cup (175 mL) 1’4 cups (250-300 l’~-l’lz cups

mL1

(300-350

mL)

Normal Suds 114cups (300 ml) 134cups (425 mL) 2-2’4 cups

(475-525

ml]

High Suds l-l’ 4 cups

cups (475 ml]

2’~ cups (600 ml]

(300-350

mL)

No phosphate - Follow package recommendations -

Liquid Detergents ‘4 to 1cup (60 to 250 ml), depending on the brand and

amount of soil. Follow package recommendations.

* These recommendations do not apply...

In areas where phosphates are banned.

In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage] the amount

of detergent used in a wash load.

Liquid Fabric

Softener Dispenser

The dispenser for llquld fabric

softener fits over the, top of the agitator

The dispenser

WIII k 31d

enough

diluted

fabric softener for one deep rinse

After adding the jetergeni and the

load, fii the dlspen;er over the top of the

agitator cap

Full Mark

FolIowIng directions on the bottle,

add the correct arr>ouni of fabric soft-

ener Use a cup with a pouring spout

to avold dripping any on the load

IMPOf?TANT: Add enough hot or

warm water to fill the dispenser to

the FULL mark.

Diluted fabric softener ~111be added

just before the washer starts filling for the

rinse.

NOTE:

Do not stop the washer

during

the first spin (when the wash

water ISspinning out] If you do, the fab-

rlc softener WIII be added to the wet,

soapy load This can cause stains

Clean the dispenser after each use

with warm

wafer only.

Detergent can

make softeners sticky and lumpy.

For a Pre Wash

Use this setting for a shorter SOAK

CYCLE (no rinse). Use enough detergent

for a single wash. Add the load

Set the

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.

Set wash water temperature.

Push the Cycle Control Knob in and

turn it to the 12-minute mark in the SOAK

CYCLE

Pull the Control Knob out to start ihe

washer

‘he washer WII! fill, agitcte fo7 “AC

minutes, soak for eight mlrJtes 7Jl+ate

for two more, and trien drai? cr’j spir

[See SOAK CYCLE descrlD+ior- 3’ unge

10 )

After filling, the washer may pause

before starting to agitate.

For Rinsing Only

Your washer can be set to rinse

only Use the setting for an extra rinse or

for laundry that only needs a rirse ard

spin

PERMANENT

PRESS

There is a doi just after the num-

bers in PERMANENT PRESS, REGULAR

HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If YOU push lr

on the Cycle Control Knob, turn the

pointer to one of those dots and pull the

Control Knob out, the washer iz/lli fill,

agitate, drain and spin.

If you want high agitation and

spin. use the dot In REGULAR HEAVY If

you want low agitation and spin, use ihe

dot in KNITS GENTLE Use the dot in PER-

MANENT PRESS if you want high

agltatlon and a low-speed spin

For Spinning Only

To set the washer so it drains and

spins water out of the load, push in or’

the Control Knob, turn the dial to the

right (clockwlse) so the pointer IStouchy

ing the bar just before OFF in any cycle

REGULAR

The washer will drain, spin out

water and stop If you want a low-spee

spin, use the bar on PERMANENT PRESS

or KNITS GENTLE, All the other cycle

settings have a high-speed spin.

Cycle Operation

The numbers rn each cycle are

for the qumber of minutes you want tne

Your washer has four cycles on washer to agitate before It drains and

the Cycle Control Dial Each cycle IS fills for the rinse. vou WIII want longer

designed to match the fabric type with agitation times for heavily soiled loads

pre-set agitation and spin speeds You choose the wash and rinse

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACHCYCLE:

xl PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE

PERMANENT

PRESS

SET LOAD SIZE

SET WATER TEMPERATURES

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO

CYCLE AND TIME

PULL OUT TO START

Use for permanent press fabrics CCC

lng of the wash water and Ioh spur

speeds help prevent tqe setting of

wrinkles

KNITS

GENTLE

. SET LOAD SIZE

. SET WATER TEMPERATURES

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO

CYCLE AND TIME

PULL OUT TO START

REGULAR

HENY

. SET LOAD SIZE

. SET WATER TEMPERATURES

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO

CYCLE AND TIME

. PULL OUT TO START

KNITS GENTLE CYCLE

Use for delicate items and washable

synthetic knits such as polyester nylon,

acrylic Wash nylon hose or panty hose

in a net laundry bag

REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE

Use for sturdy white and colorfast cot-

tons, and for heavy work clothes High

agltatlon and spin speeds are pre-

set for best cleaning results

water temperatures you want wltt7 the splnnlng ;oad to help rinse and remove

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

detergert residue

You set the amount of water that I! you Turn io 3

cycie

sni st0:’ tne

fills the tub witt- the

LOAD SIZE

Lz/osiler Dut chmge you: TIP Dush c

SELECTOR.

on +,qe Cycie Conlro’ Knob ;,?c: +br7

NOTE: You

may notlce that some to t!le roan: ‘c!ockvdse) to the sett/qy yoci

of the SPIN’ cycles have

SPRAY RINSES. ~013: Y,“ler;Du! I?odt

Cold water ISsprayed on the

NOTE A’tiavs use COLD RIYSE WATER for Kpits and Delicate items

. SET LOAD SIZE

SET WATER TEMPERATURE

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO

CYCLE AND TIME

. PULL OUT TO START

SOAK CYCLE

‘III? cbc~e ISriot for washing rt soaks

ag totes splhs out the water and stops

-IC r nse I ;Ise It for starned yellowed

grew or neoL#rly sorled laundry with a

de’ergent or pre-soak product Chlorrne

bleach f uanted should be added

t? the cycle LOL use after the SOAK

&Ye IS‘over

If You Need

Service or Help,

We suggest You

Follow These Three

Steps:

1 Before calling for service ,..

Prot3ems I-- j:li‘ietrrnes causec

t,, ‘lf’c? +mgs yc 1

.ar’ .:orrect without

t I,‘15

d Check this 15’beUs you

call

for

set ~172

IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:

Is tie power su;~o ;/ cord plugged

in:

Are both water +oucets open?

1sc fuse blowr or fcrrcurttbreaker

triproe

Are the water supply hoses kinked7

Is the Cycle Control Knob set and

pulled out?

Are the water inlet hose filter screens

clean?

To check the screens’

~ Turn off the faucets.

~ Remove hoses and check the

screens

- Clean the screens under runntng

water

- Replace the hoses and ttghten

connections.

~ Turn on the faucets and check

the leaks

IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:

Is the lid closed?

Is the power supply cord plugged In7

Is a fuse blown or crrcuit-breaker

tripped’

IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT

RUNNING:

Make sure that the Cycle Control

Knob ISpointing to a number tn the cycle.

IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE

PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE.

Remember, the washer WIII stop for

about 1% minutes after the p&cl drain

durtng the cool-down pertod tn this

cycle.

MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER

THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER.

IF IT ISN’T...

The washer may seem to be draining

during wash and rinse cycles.

Water can siphon out (See Installation

Instructions ]

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