Whirlpool LA61OOXS User Manual

use&care guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Design 2000* Large Capacity Model LA6100XS

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

Parts and features

WATER

LEVEL

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

CYCLE

SELECTOR

MAGIC CLEANS

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

TIMER

CONTROL

KNOB

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

BASKET

TUB

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or coll 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

Remove the Con

sumer 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 re move dust from storing or shipping.

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” carefuiiy for important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your washer...

• is instalied by a qualified instalier.

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

• is properly maintained.

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

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

*See the “Installation Instructions” for

complete information.

Contents Page

PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

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Fora Rinse and Spin ................. 8

Fora Drain and Spin MAGIC CLEAN ® Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

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1. Before Calling for Assistance . 11

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Safety first

ALWAYS unplug the power supply

cord before attempting to service the washer.

NEVER put flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene) into your washer. NEVER

use them near your washer.

ALWAYS hand launder or air dry

fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer.

NEVER put your hands into your

washer until all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the basket is spin ning, the basket will automatically

stop in a few seconds.

DO NOT allow children to operate

or play with the washer.

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 instruc

tions on packages or detergent and laundry 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.

DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can stick to

fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water

has not been used recently (usually

two weeks or longer), explosive hy drogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes. To prevent injury or damage, turn on all hot water faucets and allow 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

Starting your msher

Before starting

your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

EX MEDIUM

SMALL I LARGE

>c:x

water level

water saving

^ Select a

1. WATER LEVEL

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

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

load).

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

Select a

2. CYCLE

REGULAR

HOT WARM COLD

■■ilH

PERM’T

PRESS

WARM

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

• All rinses are cold.

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 perma nent press or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing in warm water.

KNITS *

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 tear ing of load items.

LARGE (17.3 gals./65.5 L)*

‘Approximate

fill with load.

MEDIUM (13.4 gals./50.8L)* EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0L)*

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

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