use&care guide 'Whi^^ol AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA6800XP iwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conrlitloners, Dehumidltiers.
Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR MAGIC CLEANLINT FILTER (not shown) CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) AGITATOR 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 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 qualitied installer. • is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* • is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* • is properly grounded.* • is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer Before starling your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES • Select wash and rinse water tem • To change the setting on the LOAD peratures by pushing a button. SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET. • This drawing shows a warm wash • Then turn the knob to point at a (top temperature) and cold rinse setting that describes the size of the (bottom temperature) selection.
O. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 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 temperature. 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 pulied 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.
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. SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount ot de tergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin 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 cutwater. • Push Control Knob In. • Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle.
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 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, freez ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of automobile-type 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 assistance... 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 free from: 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. Robert F.
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