Whirlpool Design 2000 User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2OW

Large Capacity

Model

LA56OOXP

uave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AM Conditioners. Oehumidlfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers.

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Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY

INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN @

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

- 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.

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]. Serial Number

2. Purchase date from salesslip

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with Your”LaundrY Guide,”

sales slip and warrantv. Service

Company/

Phone Number

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.

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 automattc

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 Paw

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST.

STARTING YOUR WASHER.

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.

Far a Rinse and Spin

For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak or Pre-Wash

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN” Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

1. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance,

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Starting your washer

your washer. 1 Measure and add detergent

2 Place sorted load In washer

3 Start washer

Select a Select WATER

1. LOAD SIZE

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a set-lng

that describes the size of load you

want to wash

Set the knob on or between EX

SMALL [a few items] and LARGE

[a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

9 Match the wash and rinse water

temperatures to the type of fabrics

and solis being washed

This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature) and cold rinse

[bottom temperature) selection

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely

CAUTION :

in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items

‘Approximate

fill with load.

(17.3 gals./655 L)’

(14.7 gals./557 L)’

(12.1gals./45.B L]’

EX-SMALL (9.5 galU36.0 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.

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.

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.

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 agrtation 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

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled

REGULAR Cycle

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

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. I

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I WASH 1 1 DRAIN 1 I

SPIN

I I FILL I I RINSE I I DRAIN I I

SPIN

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

Higt

Spee _

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate items

and washable knits

SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles

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 tol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

WASH

Selected

I Time;

Low

Speed

SOAK

Minutes

Agitation

Min4utes

Agitation

WASH DRAIN

Minutes,lh 1 Agl!%on 1

Speed

SPIN

High

Speed

WASHER

STOPS

Select

Wash

Cycle

+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 10)

Special care 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

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent. (Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any. on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin.

For a soak or pre-wash

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

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

I -I

For best results. use warm water

for soaking or 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 at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the &minute

mark for a pre-wash.’

Pull Control Knob out to start washer

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. The SOAK Cycle should

always be followed by a Wash

Cycle.

Important: See additional care

information on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

‘TO Start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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