Whirlpool LA61OOXS - Manual (Page 3)

Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefuiiy for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer...
• is instalied by a qualified instalier.
• is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind of outlet,
electric supply, water supply and
drain.*
• is properly grounded.*
• is used only for jobs normally expected
of home automatic washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
• 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 8
Fora Rinse and Spin ................. 8
Fora Drain and Spin.................. 8
MAGIC CLEAN ® Lint Filter..... 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER........... 9
Winterizing .............................. 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE...................................... 11
1. Before Calling for Assistance . 11
2. If You Need Assistance........ 11
3. If You Need Service............ 11
4. If You Have a Problem ....... 11
©1986 Whirlpool Corporation
Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline,
kerosene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable fluids
before putting them into your washer.
NEVER put your hands into your
washer until all motion stops. If the lid
is opened while the basket is spin­
ning, the basket will automatically
stop in a few seconds.
DO NOT allow children to operate
or play with the washer.
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 instruc­
tions on packages or detergent and
laundry aids - especially warnings
and precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used
in the same wash as ammonia
or acids such as vinegar or rust
remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usually
two weeks or longer), explosive hy­
drogen gases may build up in the
water heater and hot water pipes. To
prevent injury or damage, turn on all
hot water faucets and allow to run for
several minutes. This will allow gases
to escape. Do not smoke or use any
open flame near the faucet while it
is open.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •