Whirlpool LA5000XM User manual

AUTOMIATIC

I WASHER

Large Capacity

Model

LA5000XM

‘wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlflers Automatic Washers Clothes Oryers Freezers. Refngerator-Freezers

Parts and features

LAUNDRY

LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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

Mode! Number

I. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate under the lid nearthe __ --

hinge).

Serial Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Copy this information In these spaces.

Purchase Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warranty

Serwce Company /

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration card to return. Proof-of-purchase is

all that is required for in-warranty service.

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 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

STARTINGYOUR WASHER :

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

For a Rinse and Spin 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

For a Soak or Pre-Wash

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER : : :

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

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

\c1984 Whirlpool Corporation

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer:

I. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a / Select WATER

1. LOAD SIZE

TEMPERATURES

The water level can be set

for

EX SMALL or LARGE loads.

Select

the water level that matches

the load size.

See your”Laundry Guide” for

details on load sizes.

Match the wash water tem-

perature to the type of fabrics

and soils being washed.

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash tempera-

tures can be found in your

“Laundry Guide” and printed

under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Use less than a full tub of For best cleaning results,

water when you have less than the load must be able to move

a full load to wash. freely in the water. Too big a

load or too little water can

tear items.

LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)*

EX-SMALL (9.9 gals./37.5 L)*

*Approximate fill with load.

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME:

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. The knob

must be pushed and turned

only clockwise.

6. Stop on a number in the cycle

You want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

Cycle.

NOTE: The washer will fill only

when the knob points to 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

temperature. After filling, the

washer will agitate forthe

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.

To set the controls for a rinse and

spin, a drain and spin, or a soak

or pre-wash, see page 8. 5

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 start After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

KNIT/GENTLE Cycle

SOAK Cycle

Low agitation and spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items and washable

synthetic knits.

Periods of agitation and

soaking trme clean

stained, yellowed, gray

or heavily soiled laundry.

Use recommended

amount of detergent.

FILL

Selected

Level

WASH

1 Minutes

Low

Speed

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

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.

r 1

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

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

: 1, ^ . ,a,,’ I

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 with cold

water to selected level, agitate

2 minutes. drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.

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.

Other operating instructions

For a drain and spin

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry.

Use enough detergent or pre-soak

product for a single load.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 12-

minute mark for a pre-wash.

Pull Control Knob out.

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. Important: See addltlonal

care Information on page 7 of your

“laundry Gulde!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control

Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Caring for your washer

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.

towipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.

Wipe up spills right away. They can

dull or damage the finish.

SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should

never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts,

tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

can damage washer and dryer dials,

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

washer or dryer.

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 2. Put a quart of

faucets. Discon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze in the

water inlet hoses. basket.

To use the washer again.. ,

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out

2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.

3. Turn on the water faucets.

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page 81.Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

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