Whirlpool LA6800XM User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHERS
Super Capacity
Model
LA6800XM
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
MAGIC CLEAN«
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
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 sforing or
shipping.
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 Num
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
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. Proof-of-purchase is al
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" carefuiiy 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
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ...
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER . . .
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ......................
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For a Rinse and Spin ....
For a Drain and Spin ....
For a Soak or Pre-Wash ..
Liquid Bieach Dispenser
Magic Ciean" Fiiter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
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1. Before Calling for
Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service ...
4. If You Have a Problem
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker
osene) Into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
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 will
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
DO NOT allow 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.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
Irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up In the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent Injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it Is open.
©1984 Whirlpool Corporation
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
Before starling your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
wash
hot hot warm cotd
warm cold cold cold
energy saving
temperature selector
super capacitii
2 SPEED 5 CYCLE
Wagic Clean Filler
Permanent Press
COOL DOWN Cai
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
• To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET.
• Then turn the knob to point at a
setting that describes the size of the
load you want to wash.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATLRES
• Select wash and rinse water tem
peratures by pushing a button.
• This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
• Set the knob on or be
tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small
items) and EX LARGE (a full load).
See your "Laundry Guide" for details
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
on load sizes.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water
when you have less than a full load
to wash.
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in fhe water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
EX-LARGE (20.5 gals./77.6 L)*
MEDIUM (13.9 gals /52.6 L)*
HAND WASHABLE (7.8 gals./29.5 L)*
’Approximate fill with load.
Oft /, .super wash
permanent
press
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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.
6 regular
V 2 heavy
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycie.
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.
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D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak or
pre-wash, see page 10,
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