Whirlpool LA68OOXP User Manual
use&care guide
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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA6800XP
iwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conrlitloners, Dehumidltiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Relngerator-Freeze
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
MAGIC CLEAN-
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (trom plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slipCopy 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-ot-purchase is all
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" care
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualitied 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
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
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OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Fora Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin ....
For a Soak or Pre-Wash..
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN" Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.........................
1. Before Coiling for
Assistance
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 pear 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.
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.
• Set the knob anywhere on or be
tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small
items) and EX LARGE (a full load).
See your "Laundry Guide” for defails
on load sizes.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
• 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.
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 wafer. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load Items.
EX-LARGE (20.5 gals./77.6 L)‘
‘Approximate
fill with load.
-- MEDIUM (13.9 gals./52.6L)‘
HAND WASHABLE (78 gals./29.5 L)*
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
O. Start the washer
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 min
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 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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