Whirlpool LA6800XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHERS

Super Capacity

Model

LA6800XM

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

ODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

- LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

-AGITATOR

BASKET

- TUB

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 Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinqel. Serio, Number

2. Purchase 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

There is no warranty registration to return, Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Your re

Read this “Use and Core Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for important use and safety

information.

You ore personally responsible

for making sure that your

washer.. .

is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that con

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”lnstallation Instructions”

for complete information.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin IO

For a Soak or Pre-Wash IO

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11

Magic Clean” Filter 11

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I4

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 14

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Hove a Problem 15

~~1994Whirlpool Corporation

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer: w 1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

To change the setting on the LOAD

SIZESELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET.

Then turn the knob to point at a

setting that describes the size of the

load you want to wash.

Set the knob on or be-

tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small

items] and EX LARGE [a full load).

See your “Laundry Guide” for details

on load sizes.

Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures by pushing a button.

This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature) and cold rinse

[bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”

and printed under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the

when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely

to wash. in the water. Too big a load or too

little water can tear items.

EX-LARGE (20.5 gals./77.6 L)’

MEDIUM (13.9 gals 152.6 L)’ ! I

HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.5 L)’ L&J

: :

‘Approximate fill with load.

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

minutes of wash time. The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

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

temperature. After filling, the

washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

To set the controls for a rinse and

spin, a drain and spin, or a soak or

pre-wash, see page 10.

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 agitation and timing start After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Low-speed spins and

cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permanent press

fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

Off

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kmts

gentle 2

OllE

Low agitation and spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items and washable

synthetic knits.

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during th’e spin parts of some

cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with

the rinsing.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

SOAK Cycle

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LiKl

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,,I

soak

. SUPER WASH Cycle

Periods of agitation

and soaking time Clean

stained, yellowed, gray

or heavily soiled laundry

with no rinsing. Use

recommended amount

of detergent.

Use for washing heavily

soiled or stained load that

needs extra agitation. Use

twice the recommended

amount of detergent when

using Super Wash. -II

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

See your %aundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle.

The washer will proceed to

the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If

you

want a

ditferent cycle to

ioltow Super Wash, push in

thecycle Control Knob, turn

to the cycle and time you

want, pull knob out fo start.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin For a drain 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

with cold water,agitate 2 minutes,

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 to 9

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry.

Use enough detergent or pre-soak

product for a single load.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 12-

minute mark for a pre-wash.

Pull Control Knob out. [After filling,

the washer may pause before

starting to agitate.]

- When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected 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 the soak or pre-wash with agitation. the Cycle Control

Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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