Whirlpool LA6301XS manual

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    AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA63OlXS rj (I, .I s . i -: Lk ‘: -.l..:&,; .,- ‘-+$ .-,*. ~$~,~#?&Y&*~<,, licrowave Ovens. “ash ComPactor% Room Air Conditioners. Oehumldifiers, Automatx Washers, Clothes Oryers. Freezers, Refrigerator.[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTibiS Starting Your Washer What Haczens V-I Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin ibge Page 2 For a Drain and Spin 10 Llquld Bleach Dispenser 11 Cleaning the Lint Filter 1: CARING FOR YOUR WASHER’ : 11 12 4 Winterizing 13 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR 6 ASS[...]

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    Your Responsibilities You are personally responsible for making sure lhd your washer: l is used only for jobs normally ex- pected of home automatic washers. l is not run by children or anyone un- able to operate it properly. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer. ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other m[...]

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    Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load In the washer before starling It. 1 2 Select . Select a LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. l Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL (a few small items] [...]

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    3. Start the washer A. Push In the Control Knob and turn lt to the rlght. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. 6. 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 NORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out lhe Control Knob. The washer will fill [...]

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    What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns c[...]

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    NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. Genlie Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. WASH rl NOTE: Always u[...]

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    PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and splns moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. rlndlcates the maohlne Is pauslng for a brief soak [...]

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    WASH n NOTE: Always use cold rinse water Hlgh for permanent press fabrics. speed The washer will proceed to the REGUlAR/HEAW Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH, push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to stat-t.[...]

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    Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawlng. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected[...]

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    Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) tar a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, d[...]

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    Caring for your washer OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soff dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is [...]

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    Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, fEeZing can cause a lot of damaae. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of faucets. Disconnect automotive-type and drain water antifreeze in the inlet hoses. basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page IO]. Let it run for a[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper l Have you checked your hom[...]

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    2. If you need assistance%. Call WhIrlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if servlce is necessary, recommend a qualified service compan[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER W-TY LENQTH OF WARRANT-Y FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear- WARRANW case[...]