Whirlpool LA609OXS User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA6090XS
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 4
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
EXTRA RINSE OPTION
Fora Rinse and Spin
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©1987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
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For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash ....
Liquid Bleach Dispenser ..
Fabric Softener Dispenser .
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
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Winterizing
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WASHER WARRANTY............
EXTRA RINSE
SWITCH
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
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MAGIC CLEAN®
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
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.
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, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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 I •
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 turn on 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 ariy open flame near
When discarding an old washer, faucet while it is open.
NEVER put your hands into the washer . . ? ^ ^ ^ ^ ,4,
until all motion stops. If the lid is •'s installed, repaired, and parts re
opened while the basket is spinning, Pfaced by a qualified person,
the basket will automatically stop in • is properly installed and leveled on
a few seconds. a floor that can support the weight.*
DO NOT tamper with controls • is connected to the right kind of out-
NEVER use or store flammable fluids let. electric supply, water supply
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker- dram,
osene) in or near your washer. Do not • is properly grounded.*
add flammable fluids to the wash • is properly maintained,
water. These substances give off va- • ¡5 protected from the weather and
pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD kept where the temperature will not
or EXPLOSION. fell pelow freezing.
WARNING: If hot water has not been
used recently (usually two weeks or
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer.
*See the "Installation Instructions!’
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them - in a locked cabinet if possibie.
ALWAYS read and foilow instructions
on packages of detergent and iaundry 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 giass 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.
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
' Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
’ Set the knob anywhere on or be
tween EX SMALL (a few small items)
and EX LARGE (a fuil ioad).
' To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET, then the desired water level.
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
levei 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 I
fill with load.
• Select wash and rinse water tem
peratures by pushing a button.
• This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) seiection.
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 (16.4 gals./62.1 L)*
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./45.0 L)*
^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
3. Start the washer
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.
What Happens in Each Cycle*
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed tor different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of V\/ASH
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 clock-wise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle tor sturdily con
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
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A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for
permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics that
are moderately soiled.
The cool-down rinse
helps keep wrinkles from
setting into these items.
WASH
4
Minutes
Low
Speed
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
REFILL
CCX)L
DOWN
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