Whirlpool LA6055XS User Manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES . IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. .
Starting Your Washer . .
What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. .
For a Rinse and Spin . . .
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Parts and features

LOAD
SIZE
LAUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN@
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
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For a Drain and Spin For a Soak . . .
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Liquid Bleach Dispenser
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MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
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Winterizing . . IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY . . . . . . .
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
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.
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LINT FILTER
(not shown)
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 sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote
Keep this book, your”LaundryGuide”and sales slip in the Laundry Information Center.
Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card furnished wlth
this product.
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Model Number
serio, Number
Service Company Phone Number
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Addilfonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibiltfies
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 personally responsible tor maklng sure that your washer:
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is used only for jobs normally ex­petted ofhome automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone un­able to operate it properly.
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Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
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. Select a LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.
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Set the knob anywhere on or be­tween EX SMALL (a few small items) and LARGE (a full load).
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. WATER TEMPERATURES
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Select wash and rinse water tem­peratures.
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This drawing shows a warm wash (top temperature] and cold rinse (bottom temperature) selection.
Select
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. *Approximate ,
fill with load.
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CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE
U(SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’
(17.3 gals.165.5 L)’ (14.7 galsJ55.7 L)* (12.1 gals.145.8 L)*
3. Start the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right.
and turned only clockwise.
C.
Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper­ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
It must be pushed in
B.
Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min­utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.
D.
To stop the washer at any tlme, push in the Control Knob.
restart the washer, pull oui the Control Knob.
To
What Happens in Each Cycle*
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before a&tation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con­structed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder­ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these fabrics.
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cool-down
WASH
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Minute!
High
Speed
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