Whirlpool LA6300XS User Manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER

Large Capacity
Model
LA63OOXS

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS..

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..

Starting Your Washer

What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

For a Rinse and Spin

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

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LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

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CYCLE

CONTROL

/ KNOB

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For a Drain and Spin
Liquid Bleach Dispenser

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Cleaning the Lint Filter

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

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Winterizing

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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LINT

FILTER

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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.

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Keep this book, your “Laundry
Guide” and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.

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DISPENSER

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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service ComDanv Phone Number

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Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibiltties

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach washer.

them-in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions

on packages of detergent and laun­dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES

chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.

can be formed if

ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the

DO NOT

materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.

machine wash glass fiber

You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer:

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

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is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

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Operating instructions

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

2

. WATER TEMPERATURES

Select

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

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Set the knob on or between
EX SMALL (a few items] and LARGE
(a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
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

fill with load.

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Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and soils
being washed.

. This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures can
be found in your”Laundry Guide!’

CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE

EiSMALL (9.5

(17.3 gals./655 L)’
(14.7 gals./557 L)’
(12.1 gaW45.8 L)’

galsJ36.0 L)’

Start the washer

3.

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 temper­ature. 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 min­utes 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.