use&care guide Whi ol AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA6150XS Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumn
C ontents Parts and features WATER LEVEL SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER Page Page PARTS AND FEATURES ..................... iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............. Starting Your Washer..................... What Happens in Each Cycle ... OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin...................... For a Drain and Spin....................... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 3 4 4 6 8 8 8 MAGIC CLEAN" Lint Filter.........
O Important safety instructions WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, foilow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing: Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gas oline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer betöre starting it. WATER LEVEL WATER SAVING 1. Select a WATER LEVEL Q 2. Select a CYCLE MEDIUM EX SMALL ^ LEVEL • Turn the knob to point to a setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash. • The water level can be set for EX SMALL (a few items), MEDIUM or LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results.
OFF— START REGULAR WASH HOT WARM COLD LARGE CAPACITY DRAIN 2 SPEED 3 CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN FILTER GENTLE WASH SYSTEM RINSE HEAVY DUTY PERM’T PRESS KNITS ^ GENTLE (WARM) (WARM) CYCLE ENERGY SAVING DRAIN PULL START • PUSH STOP Start the Washer OFF — START WASH A. Push in the Timer Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. B. After starting the washer, it will fill to the level you set with wash water of the preset temperature.
What Happens in Each Cycle Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics. When a Cycle Selector Button is pushed and the Timer Control Knob pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the Timer Knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. REGULAR Cycles REGULAR (HOT WATER) A cycle with a hot water wash and cold water rinse for sturdily constructed fab rics that are heavily soiled.
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.) • Push Timer Knob in. • Turn clockwise to the Rinse portion of the cycle. See above drawing. • Pull Timer 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. • Push Timer Knob in.
Caring for your washer fi Hi 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 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. Put a quart of R.Y or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1.
If you need serviee or assistanee, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL® AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE® service company. From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly From Date of Purchase if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
