Whirlpool 6LA6300xY User Manual

Whirl

Use & Care Guide

Temperature selector

Load size selector

Cycle control knob

Model and serial

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number plate

(under lid)

' Bleach dispenser

■ Agitator

’ Tub

Basket

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(not shown)

LARGE CAPACmr TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHER

6LA6300XY

Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

Starting your washer

What happens in each cycle.... 5-9

Other Operating Instructions

Rinse and spin

Drain and spin............................... 10

Liquid bleach dispenser............... 11

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Automatic

Washer Warranty......................... 16

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Please complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.

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

• Keep this book 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

ikWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electricai shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, fol low basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before

using the washer.

• NEVER wash items cleaned,

washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or in flamma ble fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FiRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSiON. ALWAYS hand

launder and air dry fabrics contain ing 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 spin ning, 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. These substances

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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

EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow 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.t

- is properly grounded.t

- is properly maintained.t

- 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 detergent and laundry aids - especially warnings and precautions.

• HAZARDOUS FUMES can be

formed if chlorine bleach Is 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 ex

pected 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

• Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.

• The selector can be set anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items) and LARGE (a full load).

WATER SAVING

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

ENERGY SAVING

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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 EX SMALL water level setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results.

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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.

3. Select cycle and wash time

Start the washer

• Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise.

• Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

• Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling. Agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down.

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics.

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 cycle ends.

The washer will pause briefly

throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

Gentle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash agitation time.

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