Page 1: ...AUTOMATIC WASHER rare Capacity LA68OOXP wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners Oehumldlfws Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Aefrqerator Freeze ...
Page 2: ...el and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid near the hinge Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with vour Laundrv Guide sales slip and warranty Service Cornpo...
Page 3: ...e weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing l is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES 2 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 SAFETY FIRST 3 STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 For a Rinse and Spin 10 For a Drain and Spin 10...
Page 4: ...s and EX LARGE a full load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes l 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 j _ LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the wa...
Page 5: ... wash time The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle 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 D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob ...
Page 6: ...a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con strutted fabrics that are REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 1 KNITS GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins deli...
Page 7: ...ound 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 NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics DRAIN No u Agltation ...
Page 8: ...nd certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of detergent or presoak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of de tergent recommended when using the SUPERWASH 1 Cycle ...
Page 9: ...oaking or pre washing laundry See your laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle The washer will proceed to the Regular Heavy 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 start ...
Page 10: ... and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash I For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains l Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product l Push Control Knob in l Turn clockwise to point at a number in the Soak Cycle l use the 4 minute mark for a pre wash l Pull Control Knob out to star...
Page 11: ...y into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and...
Page 12: ...ntil the basket is dry Wipe up spijls right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or nea...
Page 13: ...automobile type nect and drain antifreeze in the water inlet hoses basket ON To use the washer again 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter 1 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets 3 Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN see page 10 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water...
Page 14: ...ed out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN l Is the lid closed l Is the power supply cord plugged in l Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE l Remember the washer will stop for about 2 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is poi...
Page 15: ... to Mr Robert F Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrc 2000 us 3 Benton Ha If you must vide mode date of purl description formation is ter respon assistance Whirlpool has a nationwide net 1 work of franchised 7 LAkJE 1 TECH CARE Serv ä RANCHlSED j ice Companies SERVICE 1 TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide afier warranty service any...
Page 16: ...ur world a llttle easier Part No 386895 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A lmatlc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Aelngerator Freezers Ice Makers Olshwashers Bullt ln Ovens and Surface Units Ranges MIC ...
