use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA6053XS 4liii4lRI ^iicrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumiditiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refriierator-I n n
Contents PARTS AND FEATURES.......... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... Page .2 .3 .4 Starting Your Washer........ .4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................ . 10 Fora Rinse and Spin ......... . 10 Page Fora Drain and Spin......... . 10 Fora Soak......................... . 10 Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. . 11 MAGIC CLEAN® Lint Filter ... 11 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . 12 Winterizing........................ .
Important safety instructions O WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, foiiow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing: Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed. WARNING: If hot water has not been soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build washer.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR WATER SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR 1. Select a LOAD SIZE ^ Select 2. WATER TEMPERATURES COLO Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. ' Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results.
^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 3- Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn B. Stop on a number in the cycle it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 6 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. D. To stop the washer at any time, Start the washer by pulling out push in the Control Knob. To 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 Cyole Control Knob is set 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.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. 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. ▲Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period. SOAK Cycle i Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment.
Other operating instructions oit a NORMâL 4 ucm For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which spin out water. need more detergent. (Extra detergent 1. Push Control Knob in. can require an extra rinse.) 2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before 1. Push Control Knob in. the OFF area in any cycle. See 2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial. above drawing. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, drip or run down into the washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric It touches. 3. Start the washer.
Caring for your washer OFF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned oft, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. 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. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Puta quart of automotive-type antifreeze in the basket. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 10).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: !• Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2« Ifassistanee*.. you need 4. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE» serv ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 Call our COOL-LINE service as sistance teiephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Robert Staniey Division Vice President Whirlpooi Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Mi 49022 and talk with one of our trained Consuitants.
WHIRLPOOL" AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP" repiacement parts and repair iabor to correct defects in maferiais or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE " service company. From Date of Purchase FSP repiacement parts tor any part of gearcase assembiy if defective in materiais or workmanship.
