Whirlpool LA6055XS manual

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    AUTOMATIC WASHER fW~,CaPacity LA6055XS lem, Clothe: Dryers Fmezen. Relrl~emlor-Frsemrr. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Swlace Units. Ranges. Mlcmwave Ovens. Tmsh CompaCll[...]

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    Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 4 Starting Your Washer . . 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 12 For a Rinse and Spin . . . 12 For a Drain and Spin For a Soak . . . Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR [...]

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    Addilfonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibiltfies ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the place where children can’t reach washer. them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber ALWAYS read and follow instructions 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 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)[...]

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    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 [...]

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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 a&tation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turn[...]

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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. 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 Low Speed 1 Spray[...]

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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 KNITS GENTLE OFF I A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. A Indicates the machlne Is pausl[...]

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    NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.[...]

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    SOAK Cycle 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 foi- lowed by a Wash Cycle. SUPER WASH Cycle REGULAR Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double [...]

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    I Special care is needed when soaking or prewashing laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of fhls cycle. I 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.[...]

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    For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.] 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. Other ope[...]

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    For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product. 2. Push Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point to the number in the SOAK Cycle. 4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next [...]

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    Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soff dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spiiis right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins[...]

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

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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 flii: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Have you checked [...]

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    2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial 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 service is necessary, recommend a qualified service compa[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WBHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPk 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 WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement pa[...]