Whirlpool LA6800XS manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA68OOXS Ishen. Clothes Drvm F~erers. Relrioeralot-Freemx Ice Makers Dishwashers. bill-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranper, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compaclf[...]

Contents Paae PARTS AND FEATURES - 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 Starting Your Washer 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 1 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,. 12 Extra Rinse Option 12 For a Rinse and Spin 12 For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre-Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN’” Lint Fi[...]

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 instructions on packages of detergent and laun- dry aids - especially warnings and precautions. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia o[...]

Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. 1 . Select a LOAD SIZE 2 Select . 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][...]

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 min- utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill [...]

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[...]

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. Gentle 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. SPIN High Speed SPIN H[...]

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 items. PARTIAL DRAIN L (Pause) KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. A Indicates the machine is pa[...]

WASH q NOTE: Always use cold rinse water Low for permanent press fabrics. Speed --- -1-[...]

SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom- mended amount of detergent or pre-soa k additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol- lowed by a Wash Cycle. SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. D[...]

---- WASH DRAIN SPIN WASHER Minutes Hih ) Agiysion ) S”,iz(!d ) f%$ Speed -uu- I Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 12). Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. REFILL u Selkted Level[...]

Extra rinse option (automatic) For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL Cycles: l Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” position before the REGULAR Cycle starts. The washer will auto- matically proceed into the extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle. If no extra rinse and spin is wanted I in a REGULAR Cycle, m[...]

For a soak or pre-wash 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soa k product. 2. Push Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle. Use the 4 minute mark for a pre-wash: 4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will start. For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set s[...]

Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Add detergent and load to the basket. 2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom- mended on the bottle. 3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water. Add enough hot water to fill the dis- penser up to the opening. 5. Start the w[...]

Caring for your washer 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 SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before never be put on or in the washer. washing. Close metal zippers. Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc. AFTER [...]

Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... “,:,; i 1) 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of R.V. 3. Set the washer for a faucets. Disconnect or automobile type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the (see page 12). Let it inlet ho[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before cafe& 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 voltage? l Have you checke[...]

2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 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 service is necessary, recommend a qualified service comp[...]

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WHIRLPOOL’” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service companv. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP [...]