Whirlpool LA6800XK User's Manual
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1. 9 lt ie asd gt on x m a gt m xa m lt m m 2 Important more detergent Dete rgent 1 for hard water a 2 for loads and water levels information larger than MEDIUM 3 for heavy greasy or Detergents and soaps clean oily soils by loosening sol and by holding it in 4 if the detergent is low tne water so it drains away If not phosphate enough detergent Is used soil and 5 for cold water washes lint can settle back on the items in DETERGENT SUDS There are tne load high normal and low sudsing pow SOAP works best in soft water dered detergents If the recom 0 4 grains hardness In harder water mended amount of detergent makes both the wasn and rinse water should too much suds switch to a lower be softened Use enough soap to sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE make about 1 2 to 2 Inches 3 810 5 5 AMOUNT of detergent crn of suds Use the following chart as DETERGENT works in hard or beginning suggestions for powdered soft water Package directions are and liquid detergent amounts See usually based on soft water and your Laundry Guide for more infor washers with normal size tubs Use mation pages 14 22 RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds 1 4 cups 300 mL 1 1 gt cups 350mL 134 2 cups 425 475 mL Normal Suds 134cups 425mL 2 2cups 600mL 3cups 700 mL High Suds 2 cups 472. Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or cali i Model LA6800XK Super Capacity lt gt Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use amp Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER AGITATOR with a question have this information pie eS SS BS ready a a 1 Compiete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate under the lid near the 2 2 lt 4 hinge BEI angi a 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed See ee 7 Copy this information in these OMe spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty ji PES eh OE en T Before using your Washer Pease recat ta okletto be oLfe y sur washer lt s 3 8d and used propery Itwillneg u aet tne pest results and longest te yur washer was des ged tc give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer e s nstalied by a 3 1 ted instalier soropery insta e3 and ieveled on a ficor nat can support the weight e ss connected tc tne ngrt kind of outlet electe supply water supply and drain e soroperly electrcal grounded e sused only for ons r ormnally expected of horne automatic washers e ls oroperly maintain ed e is protected from tne weatner is notrun by chrdrer or anyone anabe to opercte i properly Remove 12 Corsu er Buy
3. Suide iabei It wi oe easier to remove before the wasrer is used You may sant tc wipe out the basket wth a dame sloth before usirg tc remove dust from storing or snippirg SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Laundry Guide for tips on deter gents other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items See tne installation instructions for complete informator SAFETY FIRST Do not permit children to operate or play with the washer CAUTION Store laundry deter gent and additives ina cool dry place where children can t reach them SPINNING SAFETY If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS COMPLETELY SPECIAL CAUTION Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater This can happen when hot water hasn t been used for a while usu ally two weeks or more To prevent injury or damage allow any gases to escape by running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for several minutes Don t smoke near the faucet while it is open and turn off any open flame Contents Before Using Your Washer Loading Your Washer Understanding Your Washer MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter using Your Washer 4 Water Levels and Load Sizes 5 important Detergent Information 6 Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fora Pre Wash s For Rinsing Only F For Spinning Only ar Cycle Operation z PERMANENT PRESS a K
4. You ll find your nearest TECH CARE service company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 All other states 800 253 1304 If you move o make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for nstallation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Helpful hints You can help your TECH CARE service representative give you faster service If you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistanc
5. the Control Knob to the right clockwise to the setting you want Pull the knob out to start the washer e Pages 8 11 show what happens in each cycle Whirlpool 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE Magic Clean Filter Super Capacity Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care pull start push slop Water Levels and Load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer The selector car be set at any water level between HANDWASH ABLE and EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons Liters HANDWASHABLE 7 8 29 5 MEDIUM 42 9 526 EXTRA LARGE 20 5 77 6 Approximate fii with oad io change the water eve setting move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to the setting you want To save water and energy match the water level to the load size regular heavy gentle For the best cleaning results the load should move freely in the water Watch for rollover An item like a sock should sink in the middie and come up later ori the outside Be sure to read pages 11 13 in your iaundry Guide You will find more information on loading and load sizes IMPORTANT e The HANDWASHABLE setting is designed for very small loads It uses very little water Too big a load in this amount of water may tear some items e Water may splash if you use very low water levels with REG HEAVY If this happens move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to a higher setting c a z
6. on PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE All the other cycle settings have a high speed spin Oo m faa D m zZ a Z n O a Ed gt z ay Q nw v m z wn m a uv a m gt V I 2 z v m O z lt K ay z 2 z r lt Cycle Operation The numbers in each cycle are tor the number of minutes you want the washer to agitate before it drains and fills for the rinse You will want longer agitation times for heavily soiled loads You choose the wash and rinse Your washer has five cycles on the Cycle Control D ai racr cycle is designed to match the fabric type with pre set agitation and spin speeds WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Use for permanent press fabrics Cool permanent ing of the wash water and low spin press speeds help prevent the setting of 2 wrinkles e SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURES PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START REFILL Coot DOWN KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items and washable synthetic knits such as polyester nylon acrylic Wash nylon hose or panty hose Knits in a net laundry bag SET LOAD SIZE SET WATER TEMPERATURES PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT TO START REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE Use for sturdy white and colorfast cot reguiar tons and for heavy work clothes High heavy agitation and spin speeds are pre set for best cleanin
7. 5 mL 3 cups 700 mL 312 Cups 825 mL No phosphate Follow package recommendations Liquid Detergents 3101 s Cups 80 to 325 mL depending on the brand and amount of soil Follow package recommendations These recommendations do not apply e In areas where phosphates are banned e In areas with laws limiting by weight or percentage the amount of detergent used in a wash load i i Follow the directions on the bottle for Liquid Bleach the amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Dispenser Use less with lower The bleach dispenser is under the water level settings a lid of the washer in the front corner It has the words LIQUID BLEACH on it The Use a standard dispenser will hold enough liquid measuring cup bleach for one wash load with a pouring qe e Before starting the washer but after spout to fill dispensers loading it add tne bieacn e Do not let any bleach run down e Use a measuring Cup wilh a pouring into the washer basket Concen spout to help avoid spilling orspattering trated bleach will damage any the bleach fabric 6 For a Pre Wash Use this setting for a shorter SOAK CYCLE no rinse Use enough detergent for a single wash Ada the load e Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Set water temperature The washer will fill with wash water 12 soak 2 e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the 12 minute mark in the SOAK CYCLE Pull the Cont
8. N TS GENTI F REGULAF HEAVY aes SOAK CYCLE ey 10 SUPER WASH anere neta 10 if You Need Service or Help 10 1 Before Calling for Service 10 2 f You Need Service 2 f You vave a Problem A Loading your Washer For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 1 Sort the Laundry into Loads e Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loads e Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer 2 Measure Detergent Add to Washer Basket e See detergent information on page 6and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide e Add dry bleach or water condi tioner not fabric softener if used Follow the package directions carefully 3 Load the Washer e Spread the load evenly Don t put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning e Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling 4 Pour Liquid Bleach into the Dispenser e See page 6 and the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener only to the Deep Rinse Cycle e DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH Fabric softeners can com bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics Understanding your Washer This automatic washer has c
9. ater level that matches the size of the load See page 5 for more informatior e Tocnange the setting or the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR frst meve t to RESET Then move it back te tne setting you want IMPORTANT For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling make sure the load has enough water for items to move treely 2 Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Match the was and rinse water tem peratures to the type cf fabrics and soils being washed See the instructions under the washer lid and on page 14 ir your faunary Gui 1e Be sure to use a Cold r nse for PERMA NENT PRESS and KN TS SENTLE Cycles water savin load size selector wash hot hot warm cold LA LA LA A Mini Ai warm cold coid cold rinse energy saving temperature selector Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics 3 Select a Cycle and Start the Washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the right clockwise e Stop when the pointer is on the num ber of minutes of washing you want in the cycle you want Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid e To start the washer pull the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle is over the washer will stop e To stop the washer at any time during a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull it out to restart the washer e To change a setting push tne Con trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn
10. e telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name anda complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance R for your Whirlpool appliance FSP rep acement parts it aght anc work right because thev are ade tc tre same exacting specifications used 1o bugd every Yew Whir poo appvance rSP sa registered trademark of Whirlpoo Corporatior for qua ity parts Look for this S MDO Of quality whenever yOu need a replacemert part Benlon Harbor Michigan Aulomalic Washers Clothes Oryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Quality Our way of life Part No 382608 Rey A Printed in U S A
11. er supply noses kinked e Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in e s a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped The washer w ll go on with the REGL LAR HEAVY Cycle If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASF pust in the Cycle Control Knob turn to the cycle and time you want pull it out IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 112 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions JOIA X3S YOd ONITIWS 380439 NOMVAIdO 11949 2 If youneed service lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away to your nearest Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlpool maintains a nationwide network of franchised ECH CARE ser vice companies to fuifili your warranty and provide after warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition
12. g results SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURES PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT TO START water temperatures you want with tne if you turn fo a cycie and start the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR washer but change your mind pusn r You set the amount of water that on the Cycle Control Knor ana turn te fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE the right clockw se to the setting you SELECTOR want Then pull out te start NOTE You may notice that some of the SPIN cycles nave SPRAY RINSES Cold water is sprayed on the spin ning load to help rinse and remove detergent residue QO lt O m oO v m xn gt 0 z NCTE Always use COLD RINSE WATER for PERMANENT PRESS fabrics Tne washer pauses for about 1 2 minutes after partial drain NOTE Always use COLD RINSE WATER for Knits and Delicate items FILL Selected Temp erature SOAK CYCLE ris cycle is rot for washing it soaks agi ates spins Out the water and stops No nnsej Use it for stained yellowed grey or neavily soiled aundry with a detergent or ore soak product Chlorine bleach if wanted snould be added to the cycle you use after tne SOAK Cycle is over e SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURE PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START SOAK 2 Minutes 8 Minutes Selected Low No Level Agitation Agitation SUPER WASH CYCLE super wash Use as a double wash for heavily soi
13. led 2 oads Use enough detergent for two D washes SUPER WASH and REGULAR 2 Minutes No Agitation e SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURES e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START If You Need Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Three Steps 1 Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL by litte th rgs yc cor correct withour e s the power supply cord plugged in tools Check this st petore you call e Are both water faucets open for service Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot tading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills Do not use bleach dispenser See Laundry Guide for more information Before adding detergent for wash ng dissolve in quart of warm water or use liquid detergent SOAK 8 Minutes No Agitation WASHER STOPS Select a Cycle Ja Pre Wash setting page 7 begins nere X Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot fading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills Do not use bleach dispenser See Laundry Guide tor more information REFILL To PARTIAL SOAK About 12 Selected Level Minutes e Is a fuse blown cr circu t breaker tripped e Are the wat
14. rol Knob out to start the washer See SOAK CYCLE description on page 10 It will start after the first SOAK 8 minutes e After filling the washer may pause before starting to agitate For Rinsing Only Loads with towels diapers jeans or heavily soiled items often need extra detergent Extra detergent can require an extra rinse Your washer can be set fo rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse or for laundry that only needs a rinse and spin permanent press There is a dot just affer the num bers in PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If you push in onthe Cycle Control Knob turn the pointer to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out the washer will fill agitate drain and spin If you want high agitation and spin use the dot in REGULAR HEAVY If you want low agitation and spin use the dot in KNITS GENTLE Use the dot in PER MANENT PRESS if you want high agitation and a low speed spin For Spinning Only There may be times when you want to drain out all the wash water and start over To stop the washer at any time just push in on the Cycle Control Knob s ash eet regular heavy To set the washer so it drains and spins water out of the load push in on tne Control Knob turn the dial to the right clockwise so the pointer is touch ing the bar just before OFF in any cycle The washer will drain spin out water and stop If you want a low speed spin use the bar
15. ycle settings with different agitation and spin speeds for different fabric types For example the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle has high agitation and high spin speeds The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle nas high agitation speeds but low spin speeds The washer has a LOAD SIZE SELECTOR that lets you adjust the water level to match the size of the load It has a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR You can select the wash and rinse water temperatures best for the amount of soil and fabric type in each load Sections in this Use amp Care Guide go into detail on the what and why of each setting Read this and the Laun ary Guide carefully to get the best cleaning results MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter The lint filter is self cleaning It fitters 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 linty load can plug the tub drain and cause an overflow w m n o ard m Z 2 z N O oO z m z l a O gt 9 z Q N z O m a nn pe gt z 9 z 9 a z mn oO an aa m z Using your Washer Your automatic asters easy 10 use To make It even easier read the following steps before start ng your first load Start your washe atier you put n detergent the load and any other laundry aids according tc Information on page 3 and page 4 Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Select the w
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