Whirlpool LA6058XS User Manual

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use&care guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Super Capacity Model LA6058XS

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . 4

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

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION TEMPERATURE

’ CENTER ^ SELECTOR

Page

. 2 . 3 . 4

. 10 . 10

AGITATOR

For a Drain and Spin........... . 10

Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. . 11 MAGIC CLEAN« Lint Filter ..

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing...........................

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY............ . 16

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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. 11 . 12 . 13

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MAGIC CLEAN

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.

. 14

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.

Keep this book, your "Laundry Guide" and sales slip in the Laundry Information Center.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Important safety instructions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury

to persons when using your washer, foiiow basic precautions,

Read these Laundry instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer.

NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint. gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS hand launder and air dry fabrics con

taining these materials.

NEVER allow children to operate, play turnon all hot water faucets and allow with, or crawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This supervision of children is necessary will allow gases to escape. Do not when the washer is used near children, smoke or use any open flame near When discarding an old washer, the faucet while it is open.

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent personallY responsible for accidental entrapment.

Srw«®"making sure that your washer:

NEVER put your hands into the washer

until all motion stops. 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, gasoline, ker

osene) in or near your washer. Do not

add flammable fluids to the wash water. These substances give off va

pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD

or EXPLOSION

inciuding the foiiowing:

WARNING: If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or

EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer.

• is installed, repaired, and parts re placed by a qualified person.

• is properly installed and leveled on

a floor that can support the weight.*

• is connected to the right kind of out

let, 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!’

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional Safety Instructions

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 laun dry 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.

and Your Responsibilities

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 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 un able 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 betöre starting it.

1. Select a LOAD SIZE

Select

2. WATER TEMPERATURES

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• Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of ioad you want to wash.

• Set the knob anywhere on or be

tween EX SMALL (a tew smaii items)

and EX LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results.

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 Tl Z'

fill with load.

• Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.

• All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”

IMPORTANT: Use warm water with the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/ GENTLE cycles. For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing In warm water.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE (21.7 gals./82.1 L)* MEDIUM (16.8 gal./63.6 L)* EX SMALL (11.9 gal./45.0L)'

^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; O. Start the washer

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A. Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in 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 temper ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

B. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

D. To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the Control Knob.

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