Whirlpool LA5300XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

~oW,CaPacity

LA53OOXP

wave Ovens, Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners. Oehurnldlliers Automatic Washers. Clolhes Oryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer’

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

- NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

-AGITATOR

-BASKET

. LINT FILTER

.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 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). Golwer

2. Purchbse date from sales slip

Copy this information in these spaces. P”rchase Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with vour”Laundrv Guide:’

sales slip and warrant-y. servrce

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 Core 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 qualified installer

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that con

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 RESPONSlBlLlTlES 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

Fora Soak 10

Cleaning the Lint Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

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. If You Hove a Problem 14

:Q1985 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

1 Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load In washer

3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash

The water level can be set for

EX SMALL (a few items], MED or

LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

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 0

DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

I I

fill with load. L&J

LARGE (17.3 gals. 65.5 L)’

‘Approximate : MED (13 4 gals. 50.8 L)’

’ EX SMALL (9.5 gals. 36.0 L)*

3. Start the washer

A. 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

shows10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

C. 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.

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

wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR

Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

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

WASH

Selected

I Time;

High

Speed

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.

SHORT Cycle

SOAK Cycle

Use for delicate Items that

need a short wash and

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag.

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.

~~~~~~~~~,~,~

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry

See your”Laundry Guide”tor 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 anyeon 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

For best results, use warm water

for soaking stained laundry. Hot

water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and sptn 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.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-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!’

8 Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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:

Lift off the agitator barrel.

Wash or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

tiiter is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

,Osnap into place.

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