Whirlpool 4LA6300XX User Manual

Whiri

Use & Care Guide

Temperature selector

Load size
selector

Cycle
control knob

Model and serial

— number plate

(under lid)

LARGE CAPACITY TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHER

4LA6300XX

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(inside agitator)

Bleach

dispenser

■ Agitator

- Basket

Manual clean

lint filter

Tub

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Starting your washer

What happens in each cycle

Other Operating Instructions

Rinse and spin
Drain and spin
Liquid bleach dispenser

Manual clean lint filter.................10

If You Need Service Or
Assistance
Whirlpool Automatic

Washer Warranty .........................12

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail

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the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the

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form below. Have this information ready

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if you need service or call with a
question.

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• Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date from the sales slip.

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• Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:

• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.
or

• Soak area with liquid hand dishwash

ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.

Important Safety Instructions

Awarning

• Read all instructions before using

the washer.

• NEVER wash items cleaned, wash

ed, soaked in or spotted with wax,
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in
the washer. The fumes can create a

FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry

fabrics containing these materials.

• NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near children.

• When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.

• DO NOT reach into the washer
basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning,
the basket will automatically stop in a
few seconds.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

• NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
or near your washer. DO NOT add

flammable fluids to the wash water.

To reduce the risk of fire, electricai shock, or

injury to persons when using your washer, foliow

basic precautions, including the following:

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

These substances give off vapors
that can create a FIRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSION.

• If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in the
water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX
PLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and al
low water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.

• You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:

-is installed, repaired, and has parts

replaced by a qualified person.

-is properly installed and leveled on

a floor that can support the weight.*

-is connected to the correct 3-prong

outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain.*

-is properly grounded.*

-is properly maintained.*

-is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not
fall below freezing.

*See the Installation Instructions.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

• ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry

place where children can’t reach

them-in a locked cabinet if possible.

• ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.

• HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
if chlorine bleach ie used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as

vinegar or rust remover.

• ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.

• DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.

• You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:

- is used only for jobs normally expect

ed of home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly. 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer
before starting it.

1. Select a load size

• Turn the knob to point at a setting that
describes the size of load you want to
wash.

• The knob can be set anywhere on or

between EX SMALL (a few small
items) and LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your wash
load.

For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level.

Reduce wash time when using the
EX SMALL water level setting. Loads

ENERGY SAVING

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

with only a few small items need less
wash time for best results.

2. Select water temperature

• Match the water temperature to the

type of fabric and soils being washed.

• The top temperature is the wash

selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.

NOTE: Use warm wash water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.

For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

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