use&care guide WhMpool SERIES AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA6380XS Microwive Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Rir Conditioners.
Contents Page .2 PARTS AND FEATURES....... IMPORTANT SAFETY .3 INSTRUCTIONS...................... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . 4 .4 Starting Your Washer........... 6 What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...................... . 10 For a Rinse and Spin............ . 10 Page For a Drain and Spin........... .. 10 Fora Soak........................... .. 10 Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. .. 11 . 11 Cleaning the Lint Filter — .. 12 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 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 toilowing: 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 f \\^l Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer betore starting it. 1. 2. Select a LOAD SIZE > Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of ioad you want to wash. ' Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL (a few smaii items) and LARGE (a fuii ioad). Select WATER TEMPERATURES • Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
^ 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. 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 been 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 clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycie ends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heaviiy soiied.
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. AIndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period. SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitafion and soak fime heip remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom mended amount of detergenf or pre-soak addifive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle.
Other operating instructions permanent press For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiied ioads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any • on the diai. See above drawing. 3. Puil 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 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. 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. Put a quart of R.V or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. 3. 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. If you need assistance*.. 4. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE» serv ice assistance teiephone number. Diai free 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 sen/ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. 3. If you need service*...
WHIRLPOOL* AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP® repiacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materiais or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE® senrice company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP repiacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
