Whirlpool LA6100XS Use & Care Manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER

Design 2000’”

Large Capacity
Model
LA61OOXS

eezers, Refrrgerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Oehumid

Parts and features

MAGIC CLEAN@

WATER

LEVEL

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

/CENTER

CYCLE

SELECTOR

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

TIMER

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

/ AGlTAToR

, BASKET

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 the sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
slip and warranty

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

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Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your washer...

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is installed by a qualified installer.

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is properly installed and leveled on a

floor that can support the weight.*

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is connected to the right kind of outlet,
electric supply, water supply and
drain.*

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is properly grounded.*

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

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is properly maintained.

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is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.

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is not run by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

‘*See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES ............ 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES .......... 3

SAFm FIRST ..................... 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER ......... 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE . . 6
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

Fora RinseandSpin

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8

For a Drain and Spin

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8

MAGIC CLEAN 5 Lint Filter ....... 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER ...... 9

Winterizing .................... 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE

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1. Before Calling for Assistance . 11

2. If You Need Assistance. ...... 11

3.

If You Need Service.

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11

4. IfYouHaveaProblem ....... 11

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Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

A Select a

1. WATER LEVEL

- Select a

2.

CYCLE

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Turn the knob to point to a setting that
describes the size of the load you want
to wash.

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The water level can be set for EX SMALL
(a few items), MEDIUM or LARGE (a full

load).

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Each cycle has preset wash and rinse
water temperatures. (See pages 6 & 7
for more information.)

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All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures can
be found in your “Laundry Guide:’

LARGE wafer level for

best permanent press results.

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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.

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*Approximate

fill with load.

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CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.

LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*
MEDIUM (13.4 galsJ50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*