use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA6058XS Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidiliers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers.
Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES.......... .2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ .3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .4 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........... Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. MAGIC CLEAN« Lint Filter .. CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing........................... IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE..........................
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 betöre starting it. 1. Select a LOAD SIZE 2. Select WATER TEMPERATURES >ÄV Turn the knob to point at a setting • Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and that describes the size of ioad you soils being washed. want to wash. • All rinses are cold.
^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; O. Start the washer 11« A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. 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 temper ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time.
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 starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle FILL to Selected Level i 1 WASH 2 Minutes High Speed WASH 4 Minutes Low Speed i 1 » PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause) REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. COOL DOWN > KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins mod erately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
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 detergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial. See above drawing. 3. 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. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) tor a tull 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. Load the washer first. 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 WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, 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. \\interizing 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. Put a quart of R.V or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. To use ttie washer again... 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Pertormance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2* If you need assistance*... 4. If you have a problem*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® serv ice assistance telephone number. Dial tree from anywhere In the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a quaiified service company in your area.
WHIRLPOOL* AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correot defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE® service company. From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
