Whirlpool LA50000XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Large Capacity

Model

LA5oooxs

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, 10

For a Rinse and Spin

For a Drain and Spin

Cleaning the Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY

Page

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CYCLE

EMPERATURE

SELECTOR LINT FILTER

(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

+ NUMBERPLATE

(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:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge). serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Center. Service Company

Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with

thlr product.

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

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 materials. Small particles can stick to

on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads

dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation,

precautions. You are personally responsible for

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:

chlorine bleach is used in the same

is used only for jobs normally ex-

wash as ammonia or acids such as

vinegar or rust remover, petted of home automatic washers.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

. Select

LOAD SIZE

Select

. WATER TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point to a setting

Match the wash water temperature

that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils

want to wash. being washed.

All rinses are cold.

The washer level can be set for SMALL

(a few items) or LARGE (a full load].

See your “Laundry Guide” for details on

load sizes.

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

in the water. Too big a load or too

little water can cause wear or

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

LARGE (17.2 galJ65.l L)’

SMALL (9.5 gal./360 L)*

Start the washer

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.

NOTE: The washer will fill

only when the knob points

within a FILL area.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob.

The washer will

fill to the level you set with wash

water of the selected temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

Tostop 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.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

A lndlcates the machine is

Pausina for a brief soak

perlodyA cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

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.

for better fabric care in the REGULAR cycles, the agitation speed is reduced

during the last few minutes of wash time. I

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

~~~~~~~~

A lndlcafes the machlne is

pauslng for a brief soak

period.

SUPER WASH Cycle

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double f-he amount of

detergent recommended

when uslng the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

The washer will proceed to the

REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you

want a different cycle to follow

SUPERWASH, push in the cycle

control knob, turn to the cycle and

time you want, pull knob out to

start.

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 detergent

can require an extra rinse.)

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to any

on the dial.

See above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will fill to selected level; agitate 2

minutes; drain and spin.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain and

spin out water.

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before

the OFF area in any cycle. See

above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

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

Cleaning the lint filter

Clean filter after every load for best

filtering results. NOTE: The load type

will vary the amount of lint build-up.

To clean:

1. Lift off the agitator barrel.

2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter is not removable.

3. Replace the agitator barrel and

snap into place.

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