Whirlpool LA6380XP Use & Care Manual
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LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
FILTER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
- BASKET
- TUB
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:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate underthe lid near the
hinge).
Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
Service Company/
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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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..
9 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”lnstallation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSlBlLlTlES 3
SAFETY FIRST..
STARTING YOUR WASHER : :
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4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
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OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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For a Rinse and Spin
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For a Drain and Spin
10
For a Soak
10
Cleaning the Lint Filter : : : : 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE., 13
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2. If You Need Assistance’ : 14
3. If You Need Service 14
4. If You Have a Problem 14
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Starting your washer
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Before starting
1. Measure and add detergent
your washer:
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
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Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you
to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash.
washed.
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The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items), MED or
EX LARGE (a full load].
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
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All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide!
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.
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (20.5 galsJ77.6 L)*
MEDIUM (14.2 galsI53.7 L)’
EX SMALL (8.7 galsJ32.9 L)*
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.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycle.
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.
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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