Whirlpool Design 2000 LA5591XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000”

!3uoTe;Capacity

LA5591XP

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE

SIZE

SELECTOR

\ MAGIC CLEAN i

LUN IKUL

LINT

FILTER

(not shown)

AND SERIAL

BER PLATE

(not shown)

,H 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.

Copy your

Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need 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).

Serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warranty Service

Company/

Phone Number

Your sponsibilities

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..

is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.

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 tempera-

ture 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 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

For a Pre-Wash 10

MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11

Winterizing 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 13

1. Before Calling for

Assistance ,. 13

2. If You Need Assistance 14

3. If You Need Service 14

4. IfYou Have a Problem 14

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

want to wash.

that describes the size of load you

Match the wash water temperature

washed.

to the type of fabrics and soils being

Set the knob anywhere on or

between EX SMALL [a few items)

and EX LARGE [a full load).

. All rinses are coldCold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics,

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

IWUltS.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely

in the water. Too big a load or too

little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items, 0

CAUTION :

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

EX LARGE (21.7 galrJ82.1 L)’

(18.3 galsJ69.3 L)*

(15.0 gals./56.8 L)*

EX SMALL (11.9 gals./450 L)*

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

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.

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 Cycle.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

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 agitation and timing starts, After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-

wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed tabrics that are

heavily soiled.

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

moderately to lightly

soiled.

PERMANkNT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for per-

manent press and some

synthetic fabrics that are

moderately soiled. The

cool down rinse helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into these items.

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.

DRAIN

Agitation

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for lightly

soiled permanent press

and synthetic items. The

cool down rinse helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into these items.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate items

and washable knits. A Indi-

cates the-machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

PRE-WASH Cycle

Use for pre-washing heavily

soiled or stained loads that

need extra pretreatment

before the wash cycle. Use

recommended amount

of detergent or pre-soak

additive.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

SPIN

Low

) Speed

Other operating instructions

For

a rinse and spin

For

a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain

spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.

need more detergent. (Extra de-

Push Control Knob in.

tergent can require an extra rinse.]

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

Push Control Knob in. OFF in any cycle. See above

Turn clockwise to any* on the dial. drawing.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin. For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.

For a pre-wash

‘To start pre-wash with agitation, the

Cycle Control Knob must point to the

number in the PRE-WASH Cycle.

For best results, use warm water for

pre-washing stained laundry. Hot

water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point to the

number in the PRE-WASH Cycle.*

Pull Control Knob out to start washer.

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. The PRE-WASH Cycle should

always be followed by a Wash

Cycle. Important: See additional

care lnformatlon on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

MAGIC CLEAN@lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected

lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint

10 collected in the drain or strainer.

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