Whirlpool LA6OOOXP User manual

&ti SERIES

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000’”

Large Capacity

Model

LA6OOOXP

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR

SIZE CENTER / CYCLE

CLOTHES

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide label. It will be

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 under the lid near the

hinge).

Serial 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 regrstration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

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 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

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES.. 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3

SAFETY FIRST. 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS. 8

For a Rinse and Spin 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

Cleaning the Lint Filter 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

Winterizing 40

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. 11

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer: B 1. Measure and add detergent.

1-1 ’ 2. Place sorted load In washer

3. Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load

you

want to wash.

The water level can be set for SMALL

(a few items] or LARGE [a full load).

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

. All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide:

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the I

load must be able to move freely 1

in the water. Too big a load or too

little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items. . w

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwlse.

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.

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.

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 agitation and timing starts. After agitation 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

RElGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics

SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag.

with the’rinsing

DRAtN

Agitation

DRAIN SPtN

IOC

) Agikon 1 $Ey

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

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

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 and 7.

Cleaning the lint filter

Clean filter after every load for best

filtering results. Note: The load type

will vary the amount of lint build-up.

To clean:

Lift off the agitator barrel.

Wash or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

snap into place.

Caring for your washer

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both

water faucets turned off. This takes

the pressure off the water inlet valve

and hoses.

REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS such as pins,

buckles, etc., from clothes before

washing. Close metal zippers.

AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth

to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.

Wipe up spills right away. Spills can

dull or damage the finish.

SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should

never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts,

tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

can damage washer and dryer dials,

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

washer or dryer.

Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freez-

ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is

stored or moved during the cold weather..

1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a

faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN

nect and drain antifreeze in the (see page 8). Let it

water inlet hoses basket. run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

To use the washer again.. .

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer

3. Turn on the water faucets.

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

the antifreeze.

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