Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LA638OXP Whirlpool
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Ii. c &&de SERIES AUTOMATIC WASHER Super w~e’ity LA638OXP wave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room AK Condltloners. Dehumidlflers. Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers, Freezers.
Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE FILTER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) -AGITATOR - BASKET - TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.
Your responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” care- fully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l is installed by a qualified installer. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.
Starting your washer - - Before starting 1. Measure and add detergent your washer: 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting l Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash.
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 shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle.
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.
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 1’ 1 Rinses 1’ 1 1’ I I .
SHORT Cycle A cycle for lightly soiled items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose in a net laundry bag. 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 presoak additive.
Special core is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle..
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
Caring for your wa sher 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 pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often re- sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance*. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (BOO) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . (BOO) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con- sultants.
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