Whirlpool LA6400XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
pW&apacity
LA64OOXP
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Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
.BASKET
MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
CLOTHES
IQUID BLEACH
LIQUID FABRIC
SOFTENER 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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed 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 sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There IS no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2
Model Number
Serio, Number
Purchase Da’e
Service
Phone Number
Company/
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 instulled 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 groundedr
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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 tempera-
ture 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
SAFETY FIRST. 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Fabric Softener Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.. 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE., 14
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance. 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
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Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
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Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few items]
and LARGE (a full load].
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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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.
*Approximate
fill with load.
4!9
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(17.3 gals./65.5 L)’
(14.7 gals./557 L]’
(12.1 gals./45.8 L)’
(9.5 galsI36.0 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
shows10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycle.
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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