Whirlpool LA6058XS User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA6058XS
Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidiliers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator !
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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©1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
’ CENTER ^ SELECTOR
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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
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ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY............ . 16
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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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.
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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.
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,
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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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