Whirlpool LA6400XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2CKKl”

Large Capacity

Model

,’ LA64ooXP

wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condftloners. Dehumldlflerr Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Aelrlgerator-Freeze

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN”

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

IQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

- LIQUID FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

. AGITATOR

.BASKET

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: Model ‘\rumbel

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate underthe lid near the ---..~---...

Serial Number

hinge].

2. Purchase date from sales slop --~..

Copy this information in these spaces. P’rcha’e Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,” -~

Service Company

sales slip and warranty.

Phone Number

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for important use and safety

informatron.

You are personally responsible

for making sure that your

washer..

is instulled by a qualifiedinstaller.

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 used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic

washers

IS properly maintained.

IS protected from the weather

and kept where the tempera-

ture will not fall below freezing.

is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

See the “Installation Instructions”

for complete information.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE 4

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10

Llqurd Bleach Dispenser 11

Fabric Softener Dispenser 11

MAGIC CLEAN ’ Lint Filter 11

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.. 12

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE’& 13

ASSISTANCE.. 14

Before Calling for

Assjstance 14

2 If You Need Assistance 15

3 If You Need Service.. 15

4 If You Have a Problem 15

c 1986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

1 Measure (2nd add detergent

2 Place sorted load In washer

3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to pint at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob on or between

EX SMALL [a few items] and

LARGE [a full load].

Match the wash watertemperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide’:

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

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

tearing of load items. ~

CAUTION :

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

*Approximate

fill with load.

(17.3 gals./655 L)’

(14.7 gals./557 L)’

(12.1galsI45.8 L)’

(9.5 gaW36.0 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

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer

will fill to the level you set with

wash water of the selected

temperature. After filling, the

washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out 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 ISset to a number and pulled out, the washer

fills before aaitation and timrna starts. After aaitation 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 Cycle

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS

Cycle

L \I

FILL

Selected

Level

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

WASH WASH

Minutes

Hiih 1 ric 1

Speed

WASH

Minutes

LOW

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 nnsing

1 WASH 1

High

Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate items

and washable knits

SO.4K AND PRE-N:,\SH C’>,cles

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-soak

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

SOAK

Minutes

4gitation

)

STClra

I Select

Wash

Cycle

+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo].

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse ond

spin for heavily soiled loads whrch

need more detergent [Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse ]

Push Control Knob In.

Turn clockwlse to any* on the dial

See above drawing.

. Pull Control Knob out

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water

. Push Control Knob In

. Turn clockwlse to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle See above

drawing

Pull Control Knob out

The washer WIII drain and sprn

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.

For a soak or prewash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundrv. Hot wafer can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes

mark for a pre-wash:

Pull Control Knob out to start washer

When the cycle is over add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. The SOAK Cycle should

always be followed by a Wash

Cycle.

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle

Important: See additional care information on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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