Whirlpool LA53OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

Large Capacity

Model

LA53OOXP

lave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AM Condltloners. Oehumldifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

CYCLE

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 vouneed 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]. Seria, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase lJate

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warrantv. Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no warrantv registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

2 1

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 . . . . . . 3

STARTINGYOUR 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 11

Winterizing . . . . . . . . . 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.. , 13

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 13

2. If You Need Assistance 14

3. If You Need Service . . . 14

4. IfYou Havea Problem 14

01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer

I. 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

Match the wash watertemperature

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

want to wash. washed.

The water level can be set for

EX SMALL (a few items), MED or

LARGE (a full load).

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

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 (17.3 gaki65.5 L)’

MED (13.4 galW50.8 L]*

EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 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

shows 10 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 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.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying

some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed

with the rinsing.

during the spin parts

on the spinning load

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-

niended amount of

detergent. The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

WASH

Selected

I Time;

Hlgh

Speed

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

See your “laundry Gulde” for proper use of thls 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 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 best results, use warm water

for soaking stained laundry. Hot

water can set stalns.

Use recommended amount of

deteraent or

DE-Soak DrOdUCt.

I \ / J

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

*To start soak with aaitation. the Cvcle Control Knob

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle.’

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

informatlon on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

must point to anumber in theSOAK 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

filter Is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

snap into place.

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