Whirlpool LA5000XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2OW”

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LA5OOOXP

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

LOAD INFORMATION

MODEL AND SERIAL

,NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

-AGITATOR

BASKET

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 youneed service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge]. Serio, 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.

Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration 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 RESPONSIBlLITIES. 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE. 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 8

ForaRinseandSpin 8

ForaDrainandSpin...... 8

ForaSoak 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

Winterizing 10

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

0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

your washer: 1 Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

Match the wash water temperature

want to wash. to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

The water level can be set for SMALL

(a few items)‘or LARGE (a full load).

See your “Laundry Guide” for details

on load sizes.

All rinses are cold.

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

tearing of load items.

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

LARGE (17.2 gals./651 L)’

SMALL (9.5 gals./360 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.

6. 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. NOTE: The

washer will fill only when knob

polnts 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

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 been 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 aaitation 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-

strutted fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REIGULAR Cycle

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate items

and washable knits.

SOAK Cycle

FILL

Selected

Level

WASH

Minutes

High

Speed

WASH

Selected

Time;

Low

Speed

Brief periods of agitation

and soak time help remove

heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra

pretreatment. Use recom-

mended amount of

detergent. The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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,

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 aon the dial

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin.

I /

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 6and 7.

For

a soak

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry. Hot water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or presoak product.

9 Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycleuse the &minutes

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!’

*To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in’

the SOAK Cycle, as indicated by the arrows.

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.

AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth

to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.

Wipe up spills right away. Spills 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-

Ina can cause a lot of damaae If your washer is

stored or moved

durlrlg the cold weather

Shut off both water 2. Put a quart 01

faucets. Dlscon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze in the

water Inlet hoses basket

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page 8). Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water

To use the washer again.. .

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer.

3. Turn on the water faucets

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

the antifreeze

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