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Model Regular Whirlpool LA6400XK Capacity AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION / CENTER LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 1 -. /--- Copy your Model --- and Serial Plumbers here ---.- --__ i -_ Before using your Washer Please reac this booklet to be sure your washer IS ~r>stalled and used properly It WIII help You get the best results and longes I fe your washer was designed to grve You are personally responslble for maklng sure that your washer... Is rnstalled by a qualrfred rnstaller Is properly rnstalled and leveled on a floor that can suppart the weight.’ l Is connected to the rrght kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and dram l Is properly electrrcallv grounded ’ l Is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers l Is properly maintarnea l Is protected from the weather l Is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly. Remove the Consumer Buy Gurde label It WIII be easier to remove befbre the washer IS used You may want to wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping l l SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the laundry Guide for tlps on detergents, other laundry alds and instructions for washing special items. ‘See the lnstallat~on lnstructrons complete information for 1 CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach them. Contents Before Using Your Washer Loading Your Washer Understanding Your Washer Cleaning the Lint Filter. Using Your Washer Water Levels and Load Sizes Important Detergent Information Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser For a Pre-Wash For Rinsing Only For Spinning Only Cycle Operation PERMANENT PRESS KNITS GENTLE REGULAR HEAVY SOAKCYCLE If You Need 1 2 3 Service or Help Before Calling for Service If You Need Service If You Have a Problem 7 7 a a a loading Washer your For best washing results and energy savings, sort the laundry carefully. 1. Sort the laundry into loads. l Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for information and samples of typical loads. l Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer. 2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket. l See detergent informatior) on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide. l Add dry bleach or water conditioner (not fabric softener) if used. Follow the package directions carefully. 3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Adding to the Washer Basket. l See the “Laundry Aids” section of the Laundry Guide for more information. 4. load the Washer. l Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other.) An unbalanced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning. l Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling. 5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener to the Dispenser. . DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH. Fabric softeners can combine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics. Understanding your Washer This automatic washer has cycle settings with different agitation and spin speeds for different fabric types. For example, the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle has high agitation and high spin speeds The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle, has high agitation speeds, but low spin speeds The washer has a LOAD SIZE SELECTOR that lets you adjust the water level to match the size of the load. It has a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. You can select the wash and rinse water temperatures best for the amount of so11 and fabric type in each load. Sections In this Use & Cure Guide go into detail on the “what and why” of each setting. Read this and ihe Laundry Guide carefully to get ihe best cleaning results Cleaning Filter the lint Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agitates Check often to make sure it’s clean and filtering at its best To remove it for cleaning, press the release and pull straight out Instructions for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter. it Using your Washer Your auto ria!,c .zasher IS easv to use To make it ever, easier read the followlng steps tx?forti \lorting \zur first loaa Start your :Jasher atter yc~ put n detergent, the 1, ‘aa ar a ~r,y o’her laundry ads ac~:;~,Ging *< ~nformatior~ on page 3 and r?age ’ 1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Select the wa’er 1ev2 +i73t matches the size of the IOXY SF= cage 5 for more informatic IMPORTANT sure the load 2. F Y the best cleaning YIS err-)ugrj water for Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. Match the wash and rinse water terrperatures to the type :)f faorics and solIs being washed I See ‘he ixtructicns under the washer lld and :x- poge 14 I-# your Laundw GMX l Be sure to use 3 co.tj rinse for PERMA NEN’ PRESS and I(NlTC GENTLE Cycles l 3. Select Washer. a Cycle and Start the l Push the Cycle Control Knob In and turn it to the right (clockwise). l Stop when the pointer IS on the number ol minutes of washing you want in the cycle you want. l Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid. l To start the washer, pull the Cycle Control Knob out. When the cycle IS over, the washer will stop l To stop the washer at any time during a cycle, push the Control Knob in. Pull It out to restart the washer l To change a setting, push the Con- trol Knob In to stop the washer. Then turn the Control Knob to the right (clockwise] to the setting you want Pull the knob out to start the washer l Pages &II show what happens In each cvcle Water levels load Sizes and The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer The water level can be set for extra small, medrum or full loads. WATER LEVELS Setting EX SMALL MEDIUM LARGE .Approximate match size. Gallons/liters 99 375 13.5 511 169 640 fill wrth load To save water and energy, the water level to the load For the best clearrng results, the load should move freely I? the water Watch for rollover An Item (like a sock] should srnk in the mrddle and come up later on the outside Be sure to read pages 11 13 In your Laundry Guide You will find more rnformation on loading and load sizes usually based on soft water and washers with normal-size tubs Use Important Detergent Information more Detergents and soaps clean by loosening SOII. and by holding it In the water so It drains away If not enough detergent is used, soil and lint can settle back on the items in the loud SOAP works best in soft water (O-4 grains hardness) In harder water. both the wash and rinse water should be softened. Use enough soap to make about 11)~to 2 inches (3 8 to 5 5 cm] of suds DETERGENT works in hard or soft water Package directions are detergent... 1 for hard water 2 for heavy greasy or 01ly soils 3. If the detergent IS low phosphate 4 for cold-water washes DETERGENT SUDS. There are high, normal and low sudsing powdered detergents. If the recommended amount of detergent makes too much suds, switch to a lower sudsing brand. DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent. Use the followlng chart as beginning suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your laundry Guide for more information (pages 14-22). WATER HARDNESS Powdered Detergents Low Suds Normal Suds High Suds IN GRAINS O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains lo-20 Grains 3.4cup (175 mL) 1’4 cups (250-300 l’~-l’lz 114 cups (300 ml) mL1 134 cups (425 mL) 2-2’4 cups 2 cups (475 ml] (475-525 ml] 2’~ cups (600 ml] l-l’ 4 cups cups (300-350 mL) (300-350 mL) No phosphate Liquid Detergents - Follow package recommendations - ‘4 to 1 cup (60 to 250 ml), depending on the brand amount of soil. Follow package recommendations. * These recommendations do not apply... l In areas where phosphates are banned. l In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage] of detergent used in a wash load. and the amount Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser The dispenser for llquld fabric softener fits over the, top of the agitator The dispenser WIII k 31d enough diluted fabric softener for one deep rinse l After adding the jetergeni and the load, fii the dlspen;er over the top of the agitator cap l ‘he washer WII! fill, agitcte fo7 “AC minutes, soak for eight mlrJtes 7Jl+ate for two more, and trien drai? cr’j spir [See SOAK CYCLE descrlD+ior3’ unge 10 ) After filling, the washer may before starting to agitate. l pause For Rinsing Only Your washer can be set to rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse or for laundry that only needs a rirse ard spin PERMANENT PRESS Full Mark FolIowIng directions on the bottle, add the correct arr>ouni of fabric softener Use a cup with a pouring spout to avold dripping any on the load l IMPOf?TANT: Add enough hot or warm water to fill the dispenser to the FULL mark. l l Diluted fabric softener ~111be added just before the washer starts filling for the rinse. NOTE: Do not stop the washer during the first spin (when the wash water IS spinning out] If you do, the fabrlc softener WIII be added to the wet, soapy load This can cause stains l Clean the dispenser after each use with warm wafer only. Detergent can make softeners sticky and lumpy. For a Pre Wash Use this setting for a shorter SOAK CYCLE (no rinse). Use enough detergent for a single wash. Add the load l Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Set wash water temperature. l Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the 12-minute mark in the SOAK CYCLE Pull the Control washer l Knob out to start ihe There is a doi just after the numPERMANENT PRESS, REGULAR and KNITS GENTLE If YOU push lr Cycle Control Knob, turn the to one of those dots and pull the Knob out, the washer iz/lli fill, drain and spin. If you want high agitation and spin. use the dot In REGULAR HEAVY If you want low agitation and spin, use ihe dot in KNITS GENTLE Use the dot in PERMANENT PRESS if you want high agltatlon and a low-speed spin bers in HEAVY on the pointer Control agitate, For Spinning Only To set the washer so it drains and spins water out of the load, push in or’ the Control Knob, turn the dial to the right (clockwlse) so the pointer IS touchy ing the bar just before OFF in any cycle REGULAR The washer will drain, spin out water and stop If you want a low-spee spin, use the bar on PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE, All the other cycle settings have a high-speed spin. Cycle Operation Your washer has four cycles on the Cycle Control Dial Each cycle IS designed to match the fabric type with pre-set agitation and spin speeds The numbers rn each cycle are for the qumber of minutes you want tne washer to agitate before It drains and fills for the rinse. vou WIII want longer agitation times for heavily soiled loads You choose the wash and rinse WHAT HAPPENS IN EACHCYCLE: PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE xl PERMANENT PRESS Use for permanent press fabrics CCC lng of the wash water and Ioh spur speeds help prevent tqe setting of wrinkles I SET LOAD SIZE SET WATER TEMPERATURES . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME l PULL OUT TO START l l KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items and washable synthetic knits such as polyester nylon, acrylic Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag KNITS GENTLE a . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURES . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME l PULL OUT TO START REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE REGULAR HENY I . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURES . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START a Use for sturdy white and colorfast cottons, and for heavy work clothes High agltatlon and spin speeds are preset for best cleaning results water temperatures you want wltt7 the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. You set the amount of water fills the tub witt- the LOAD SIZE that SELECTOR. NOTE: You may notlce that some of the SPIN’ cycles have SPRAY RINSES. Cold NOTE water A’tiavs IS sprayed splnnlng ;oad to help rinse and remove detergert residue I! you Turn io 3 cycie sni st0:’ tne Lz/osiler Dut chmge you: TIP Dush c on +,qe Cycie Conlro’ Knob ;,?c: +br7 to t!le roan: ‘c!ockvdse) to the sett/qy yoci ~013: Y,“ler; Du! I?odt on the use COLD RIYSE WATER for Kpits and Delicate items SOAK CYCLE ‘III? cbc~e IS riot for washing rt soaks ag totes splhs out the water and stops -IC r nse I ;Ise It for starned yellowed grew or neoL#rly sorled laundry with a de’ergent or pre-soak product Chlorrne bleach f uanted should be added t? the cycle LOL use after the SOAK &Ye IS ‘over . SET LOAD SIZE SET WATER TEMPERATURE . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START l If You Need Service or Help, We suggest You Follow These Three Steps: 1 Before calling for service ,.. Prot3ems t,, ‘lf’c? +mgs t I,‘15 Check d set ~172 I-- j:li‘ietrrnes causec .:orrect without yc 1 .ar’ for this 15’ beUs you call IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: Are the water supply hoses kinked7 Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? l Are the water inlet hose filter screens clean? To check the screens’ ~ Turn off the faucets. ~ Remove hoses and check the screens - Clean the screens under runntng water - Replace the hoses and ttghten connections. ~ Turn on the faucets and check the leaks l l IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN: Is the lid closed? Is the power supply cord plugged l Is a fuse blown or crrcuit-breaker tripped’ l l In7 IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING: l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob IS pointing to a number tn the cycle. l l Is tie power su;~o ;/ cord plugged Are both water +oucets open? in: IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE. Remember, the washer WIII stop for about 1% minutes after the p&cl drain durtng the cool-down pertod tn this cycle. l MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T... The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles. l Water can siphon out (See Installation Instructions ] l l 1s c fuse blowr triproe 10 or fcrrcurttbreaker 2. If you need service : If your WHlRLPOO_ obollance ever needs servrce any,-<, here #I the United States, help is just cl phor,e call away to your nearest Wh rlpool franchised TECH-CAREservrc e representative Whrrlpool marntcl’ns 3 natronwrde network of franchised TECH-CARE service companies tc fulfrl! v3ur warranty and provide after- niarronty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appllonce in peak condrtron You’ll find your nearest TECH-CARE service company l,sted ir your local telephone book Yelow Pages under Washers DrYers ~ ?eparrrng or Servlcing. Should you not find a listing, dial free, the Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number (800) 253-1301. When calling from: (800) 632-2243 Michigan Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-l 121 It you move...To rnoke sure that your appliance IS correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation, please telephone your ’ LJ -” / nearest TECtKARE I service for irstallatror or to get the nc;- I-. + qualrfred rnstaller. (Installat~or _ -- i. of c(Jurse, be pad by you ] Helpful hints...You can help . 8, TECl-CARE service representat .F ,: \sfoh faster service if you include +-Irnoael and serial number of your opplrance when requesting ser i IC krsc: retarn your sales slip ant: :‘)c:rmI k to verify your warranty status Remember...Your TECH-ZAPE \?ri e representative IS specially trainee r me expert reparrrng and servicing :f , 3~’ WHIRLPOOL appliances He carI n7el~ you marntain the quality 8orrgrrlo ly butIt irto your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time, now, to look up his telephone number and jot it down rr the space provided on the oover 3. If you have a problem : Call Whirlpool Corporatron 1r8Berton Harbor at the COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or write Mr Stephen E Upton, ?/Ice PresiderIt Whrrlpool Corporation Admlnlstratlve Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 If you must colt or wrrte, please provide your name, address, telephone number, type of apprrance, brand, model, serial number, date of purchase, the dealer’s name, and a complete descrrptron of the problem This Information IS needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 11 Whirlpool ‘~‘v”,“k&T,,-‘N p,-]r’ :qo ”1fj2’51? PrInted II? II S A