Download Whirlpool LA61OOXS Operating instructions

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Design 2000’”
Large Capacity
Model
LA61OOXS
Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners,
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Parts and features
WATER
LEVEL
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
/CENTER
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
CYCLE
SELECTOR
TIMER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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AGlTAToR
,
BASKET
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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete
Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from the sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
slip and warranty
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer...
l is installed
by a qualified installer.
l is properly
installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight.*
l is connected
to the right kind of outlet,
electric supply, water supply and
drain.*
l is properly
grounded.*
l is used only for jobs normally
expected
of home automatic washers.
l is properly
maintained.
l is protected
from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l is not run by children
or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
‘*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.
Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES ............
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ..........
SAFm FIRST .....................
STARTING YOUR WASHER .........
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE . .
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Fora RinseandSpin
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For a Drain and Spin ...........
MAGIC CLEAN 5 Lint Filter .......
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CARING
FOR YOUR WASHER ......
Winterizing
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .....................
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1. Before Calling for Assistance . 11
2. If You Need Assistance. ......
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3. If You Need Service. .........
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4. IfYouHaveaProblem
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
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A Select a
1. WATER LEVEL
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2.
Each cycle has preset wash and rinse
water temperatures. (See pages 6 & 7
for more information.)
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures can
be found in your “Laundry Guide:’
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).
best permanent
LARGE wafer level for
press results.
Select a
CYCLE
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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely in
the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or tearing of load items.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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*Approximate
fill with load.
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LARGE(17.3gals./655 L)*
MEDIUM (13.4 galsJ50.8 L)’
EXSMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*
3.
Start the washer
A. Push in the Timer Knob and turn it to the
right. It must be pushed in and turned
only clockwise.
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B. After
starting the washer, it will fill to the
level you set with wash water of the
preset temperature. After finishing the
entire cycle, the Timer Knob will move
into the OFF area.
For REGULARand PERM’TPRESScycles,
turn the Timer Knob to the STARTline.
For the KNITSGENTLEcycle, turn the
Timer Knob to the * .
Start the washer by pulling out the Timer
Knob.
C. To stop the washer
at any time, push in
the Timer Knob. To restart the washer,
pull out the Timer Knob.
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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 (WARM WASH]
A cycle with a warm water
wash and cold water rinse
for sturdily constructed
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
REGULAR [COLD WASH]
REGULAR [HOT WASH]
A cycle with a hot water
wash and cold water rinse
for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
PERMANENT
A cycle with a cold water
wash and rinse for sturdily
constructed items that are
lightly soiled.
PRESS Cycle
A cycle with a warm water
wash and cold water rinse.
This cycle has cool down
rinse which helps keep
wrinkles from setting into
permanent press and some
synthetic fabrics.
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A cycle with a warm water
wash and cold water rinse
that gently washes and spins
delicate items and washable knits.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles.
I some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing.
NASH
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Low
peed
#RAIN
No
itation
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Other operating instructions
wash
For a rinse and spin
For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and spin
Your washer can be set to drain and
for heavily soiled loads which need more
spin out water.
detergent. (Extra detergent can require
l Push Timer Knob in.
an extra rinse.)
l Turn clockwise
to the second Drain porl Push Timer Knob in.
tion of the cycle. See above drawing.
l Turn clockwise
to the Rinse portion of
l Pull Timer Knob out.
the cycle. See above drawing.
l The washer will drain and spin.
l Pull Timer Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level;
agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.
MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is drained away with the wash
and rinse water. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the drain or
strainer.
For visually and physically
impaired consumers
The washer (LA61OOXS)you have
purchased features easy to read:
l control panel
instructions.
l Use 84Care literature
l lid instructions
For consumers who have difficulty
turning the control knobs, an Easy Grip
Knob kit is available. The kit includes
easy to grip rubber control knob covers
for your washer and the matching dryer
(LE610OXS/LG6101XS).
For visually impaired consumers, audio
cassettes and Braille Use & Care literature
are also available.
If you need the Easy Grip Knob kit, Braille
or audio cassette version of Use & Care
literature in order to use this appliance,
please write to:
Literature Department
Whirlpool Corporation
LaPorte Division
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
Select one of the following materials:
Kit 389211
Kit 787480
Kit 787479
Easy Grip Knob kit*
Audio Cassette Use & Care
literature
Braille Use 81 Care literature
*One Easy Grip Knob kit contains knob
covers for both your washer and the
LE6100XS/LG6101XSdryer. If ordering for
both appliances order only one kit.
Include your name, mailing address
plus the model and serial numbers for
your Whirlpool appliance to the address
shown above. We will send the kit you
select at no charge.
Caring for your washer
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WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water
faucets turned off. This takes the pressure
off the water inlet valve and hoses.
AFTERWASHING, 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. Check pockets
for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENTPRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, consoles and finishes. Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer.
Winterizing
Because some wafer 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.
To use the washer
2. Put a quart of
autoniobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
again...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
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3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN (see
page 8). Let it run for
about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze
and water.
4. Run the water
through a complete cycle with
one cup of detergent to clean out
the antifreeze.
If you need semice or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
3. lf you need service%..
Performance problems often result from
little things you can find and fix yourself
without tools of any kind.
Whirlpool
has a
nationwide
network
of franchised
TECHCARE@ Service Companies.
TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product warranty
and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECHCARE service in your area, call our COOLLINEservice assistance telephone number
(see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:
if your washer
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if your washer
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stops during
a cycle:
Remember, the washer pauses briefly at
different times in each cycle. These
pauses are normal.
if your washer
running:
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does not spin?
Is the lid closed?
Is the power supply cord plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
if your washer
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does not fill:
Is the power supply cord plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
Are both faucets open?
Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
Are the water supply hoses kinked?
Is the Timer Control Knob set and pulled
out?
fills and drains without
Make sure that the Timer Control Knob is
pointing to STARTor * .
Make sure the drain hose is higher than
the water level in the washer. if it isn’t...
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The washer may seem to be draining
during wash and rinse cycles.
Water can siphon out. (See “Installation
Instructions:‘)
2. If you need assistance%.
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@
sistance
telephone
number.
from:
Continental
U.S. . . . . . (800)
Michigan
. . . . . . . . . . . . (800)
Alaska & Hawaii . . ..(800)
service asDial free
253- 130 1
632-2243
253-1121
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend
a qualified
service company in your area.
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4. lf you have a problem%..
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and talk
with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer,
write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you must call or write, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the
problem. This information is needed in
order to better respond to your request for
assistance.
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