Whirlpool LA6300XP User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000®
Large Capacity
Model
LA6300XP
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER DISPENSER
AGITATOR
BASKET
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 !\umbers here
When youneed service or call with a__________________________
question, have this intormatlon ready
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa
tion Center with your "Laundry Guide,"
sales slip and warranty
There Is no warranty registration to return, Prool-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this 'Use and Care Guide”
and your "Laundry Guide” care
fully for important use and safety
information
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualified installer,
• 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 tempera
ture 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
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST........................
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
.......................................
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Fora Rinse and Spin.............
Fora Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash .,.,
Liquid Bleach Dispenser ..
Fabric Softener Dispenser.
Cleaning the Lint Filter .,,,
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing..............................
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.............................
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2, If You Need Assistance .
3, If You Need Service ,...
4, If You Flave a Problem ..
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammobie fluids (drycieaning soivents, gasoiine, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with fiammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket wilt
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
DO NOT ailow 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 of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
2
formed if chlorine bleach is used
3
in the same wash as ammonia
3
or acids such as vinegar or rust
4
remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
6
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
10
following loads and cause skin
10
irritation.
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SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
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has not been used recently (usu
11
ally two weeks or longer), explo
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sive hydrogen gases may build
11
up in the water heater and hot
12
water pipes. To prevent injury or
13
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
14
for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
14
smoke or use any open flame
15
near the faucet while it is open.
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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
©1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load in washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
• Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few items)
and LARGE (a full load).
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTC: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATLRES
Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
Recommended wash femperatures
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 wafer.
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.
LARGE (17.3gals./65.5L)*
•Approximate
fill with load.
- (14.7 gals./55.7 L)*
- (12.1 gals./45.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)*
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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.
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 Cycle.
C. start the washer by pulling out D. To stop the washer at any time
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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