Whirlpool LA6000XP Use & Care Manual
&ti SERIES
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000’”
Large Capacity
Model
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
LOAD
INFORMATION SELECTOR
SIZE
CENTER /
CYCLE
CLOTHES
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
it
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from
plate under the lid near the
hinge).
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your”LaundrY Guide,”
sales slip and warrantY
Service Company/
Phone Number
1
There is no warranty regrstration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2
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...
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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
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is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
. is properly grounded.*
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is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES..
2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
3
SAFETY FIRST.
3
STARTING YOUR WASHER
4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
8
For a Rinse and Spin
8
For a Drain and Spin
8
Cleaning the Lint Filter
8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
9
Winterizing 40
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
B 1. Measure and add detergent.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
1-1 ’
2. Place sorted load In washer
3. Start washer
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load
want to wash.
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The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items] or LARGE [a full load).
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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you
Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
. All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely 1
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
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your “Laundry Guide:
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DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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