Whirlpool LA6098XT, LA6888XT, LA7088XT User Manual

Use & Care

Guide

Extra rinse switch

Cycle control knob

Model and serial

Fabric softener

Bleach dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN”

lint filter

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AUTOMATICWASHER

LA6098XT LA6888XT LA7088XT

Contents

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Important Safety Instructions _,_,_

Operating Instructions .._..._......_

Starting your washer . . ..._...,,,_,_,

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

Other Operating Instructions __.._. 10

Rinse and spin . . . . . .._.........

Extra rinse option __._...._..._._,,.._,_. IO

Drain and spin ._._._.._..._._,._._._,,,,_,
Soak or pre-wash cycle .,, ,, ., ,,_,, ,,
Liquid bleach dispenser .._,_,_,,,,_,_
Liquid fabric softener

dispenser _.._..............._,,,_,_,,.._. 12

MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter ,_._._.__._.
If You Need Service Or

Assistance. .,.,_.._._.. .._.._._._,_.. .._._..

Whirlpool Automatic

Washer Warranty . . . .._.._._...

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

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

. Keep this book, the Laundry Guide

and the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

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:

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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

injury to persons when using your washer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before
using the washer.

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NEVER wash items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, or in flam­mable fluids in the washer. The
fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain­ing these materials.

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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.

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When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.

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NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If the
lid is opened while the basket is
spinning, the basket will automati­tally stop in a few seconds.

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

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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.

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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 right kind of
outlet, 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.

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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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.

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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.

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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
if chlorine bleach IS used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.

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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber ma­terials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.

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You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:

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is used only for jobs normally ex­pected of home automatic washers.

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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.

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Operating Instructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

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

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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 EX LARGE (a full load).

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To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the
selector to RESET, then to the
desired water level.

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 EX LARGE water level.

Reduce wash time when using EX
SMALL or SMALL water level settings.
Loads with only a few small items need
less wash time for best results.

2. Select water temperature
. Match the water temperalure to the

type of fabric and soils being washed.

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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

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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it to the right.

. Stop on 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.
After filling, the washer will agitate for
the selected number of minutes.

. 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 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 agitation and timing starts.
After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.

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.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of
water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, water is
sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.

The washer will pause briefly
throughout each cycle. These pauses
are normal. They allow for the reversing
of the motor, normal washer operation
and the cool-down portion of the

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

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