Whirlpool LA6680XP User Manual
Eatate SERIES
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
SuoTe; Capacity
LA666OXP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
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SELECTOR
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CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
-AGITATOR
- BASKET
- TUB
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
/ (“Ot shown)
LIQUID
FABRIC
SOFTENER
-DISPENSER
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
Remove the Consumer
You should wipe out the
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from
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 warrantv.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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plate underthe lid nearthe
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Do’e
service
Phone Number
Company/
libilities
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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 qualifiedinstaller.
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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 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 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”lnstallation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES. 2
YOUR RESPONStBILtTtES. . . 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
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter . 11
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser . . . . . . 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. . . . . . . . 14
1. 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
Before starting your washer:
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
B 1. Measure and add detergent
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2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
2.
TEMPERATURES
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To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET.
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Then turn the knob to point at a
setting that describes the size of the
load you want to wash.
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Set the knob anywhere on or between HAND WASHABLE [a few small
items] and EX LARGE (a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
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Select wash and rinse water temperatures by pushing a button.
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This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your”Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
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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EX-LARGE (20.5 gals.177.6 L)’
MEDIUM (13.9 gals./52.6 L)’
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals.129.5 L)’
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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
shows 10 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.
b. lo stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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