Whirlpool LA6500XP User manual

&ddL SERIES

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000@

k;zE,Capacity

LA6500XP

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

LIQUID FABRIC

-SOFTENER DISPENSER

-MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

’ AGITATOR

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 setvice or call with a

question, have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge]. Serial Number

2. Purchbse date from sales slip

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warranty. Service Company/

Phone Number

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully 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.’

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

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES. .

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST . .

STARTING YOUR WASHER . . .

WHAT HAPPENS

IN EACH CYCLE. . . . .

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .

For a Rinse and Spin

For a Drain and Spin

Fora Soak

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

Liquid Fabric Softener

Dispenser

Cleaning the Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

-2

ASSISTANCE.. . . . 14

01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer: I. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

2. TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

Match the wash water temperature

that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being

want to wash. washed.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide:’

. Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween EX SMALL (a few items) and

LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE wafer level

for besf permanent press resulk

,._~ .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.

LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*

MED (13.4 gals./50.8 L)’

EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

3. Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

B. 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 REGULAR Cycle.

C. 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.

D. 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 is set to a number and pulled out, the washer

fills before aaitation and timina 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

A special cycle with the

necessan/ cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

WASH

Minutes

Low

Speed

,f!qiqjq,~,

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.

1Agitatlon 11

1 I”[ Rinses 1’1 1’1 I’L 1’1 Rinse 1’1 J

IFI NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

1 High 1 oermanent Dress fabrics.

ISpeedI

I I

SOAK Cycle

A cycle for lightly soiled

items that need a short

wash and spin time. Wash

nylon hose in a net laundry

bag.

KNITS/GENTLE CycleKNITS/GENTLE 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

The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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

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

0 I

CAUTION:

DO NOT

\ , OVERLOAD WASHER

Overloading or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

increase wrinkling;

cause excessive lint;

wear out or tear items.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent. (Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise 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.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

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

For a soak

egular

6.A

For best results, use warm water

for soaking stained laundry, Hot

water can set stalna

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycleuse the 6-minute

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.

Important: See additional care

information on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in

the

SOAK

Cycle, as indicated by the

arrows.

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