Whirlpool LA6805XK User Manual
Guide
Model LA6800XK
LA6805XK
Super Capacity
AUTOMATIC WASHER
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
LOAD SIZE SELECTOR
MPERATURE SELECTOR
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide for tips on detergents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
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CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry
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reach them.
Contents
Before Using
Loadlng Your Washer
MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter
Ustng Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
Important Detergent Information
Llquld Bleach Dispenser
For a Pre Wash
For Rtnsing Only
For Spanning Only
Cycle Operation
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The SUDS-MISER System
If You Need Service or Assistance
before
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loading your Washer
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2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
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See detergent information on page
6 and In Section IV of the Laundry
Guide
3. Load the Washer.
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Load without packing so Items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
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Spread the load evenly [Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbalanced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning
4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
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See page 6 and the “Laundry
Aids” section of the Laundry Guide for
more information
5. Avoid Damaging Laundry
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Carefully follow package direc-
tlons when
using detergents,
bleaches, softeners and other
luundry
tlon. see pages 16-22 in your
‘laundry Guide ”
aids For more informa-
MAGIC CLEAN’”
lint Filter
The lint filter IS self-cleaning It
filters water used in both the wash and
the rinse When the washer drains, lint
collected IS flushed away
If your washer drains into a tub,
watch
the drain strainer for the lint A
llnty load can plug the
cause an overflow
tub drain and
For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the laundry into loads.
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Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together
See the Laundry Guide for information and samples of typical loads.
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Try to mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer.
Using your Washer
Your automatic \Lail?er is easy +I:
use To make IT even easier reaa the
following steps before starting your firs+
load
Start your washer after you put in
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry aids according to InformatIon
on page 3 and page 6
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Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
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Select the water level that matches
the size of the load See poge 5 for
more information
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To change the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, first move it to RESET
Then move it back to the setting you
want
IMPORTANT For the best cleaning
sure the load has enough water for
2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
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Match the wash and rinse water tem-
peratures to the type of fabrics and soils
being washed. [See the Instructions
under the washer IId and on page 14 lr
your ioundry
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Be sure to use a cold rinse for PERMA~
NENT PRESS and KNITS GENTLE Cycles
Guide )
3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
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Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn it to the right (clockwise)
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Stop when the pointer IS on the
Ser of
mninutes
of wushing you want
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In the cycle you want.
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Instructions for which cycles to use for
each fabric type are under the lld
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To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out When the cycle IS
over, the washer will stop.
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To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in.
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To change a setting,
trol Knob In to stop the washer Then turn
the Control Knob to the right (clockwlse)
to the setting you want Pull the knob
out to start the washer
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Pages 8- 9 show what happens In
each cycle
Pull It out to restart the washer
push the Con-
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