use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000® Large Capacity Model LA6300XP rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers.
Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER AGITATOR BASKET LINT FILTER (Not Shown) 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.
Your responsibilities Safety first 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 qualified installer, • is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer Select a 1. LOAD SIZE • Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash • Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE (a full load). DO NOT LOAD ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD NOTC: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results. Select WATER 2.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 3. Start the washer A. 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 min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle. C. start the washer by pulling out D. To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature.
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.
KINITS/GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits. SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom mended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle. *1 IMPORTANT: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEELT THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These pauses are normal.
Other operating instructions 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. Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water • Push Control Knob in • Turn clockwise to the bar |ust before OFF in any cycle See above drawing.
Liquid bleach disperLser 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 tor 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 WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. ARER 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 producf nof manufacfured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, treezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut oft both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of automobile-fype antifreeze in the basket. 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for a^ssistance.. ■ Performance problems often re sult 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 trom; Continental U.S. .(800)253-1301 Michigan ................. (800)632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 Call our COOL-LINE service as sistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Con sultants, or if you prefer, write to; Mr, Stephen E.
AVhirlpool Home ^ Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 387409 Rev. A ®j1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. omalic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Betrigerator Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges.
