Whirlpool LA56OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

~oW,CaPW

LA56OOXP

wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlfwrs Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer,

Parts and features

SEL!CTOR

LAUNDRY

MAGtC CLEAN ’

LINT FILTER

[not shown)

-- cG’voA’R”~s

LtQUlD BLEACH

-.--I-.,#.--

- MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

-AGITATOR

- BASKET

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide lobel. It will be

easier to remove before

the washer is used.

k~ should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth

before using to remove

dust from storing or

-L.

COPYyour

Model and

Serial Numbers here

When Vouneed servlce or call with o

question. hove thrs rnformotlon ready.

I. Complete Model and Serlol Num-

Model Number

bers (from Plate under the lid neor the

hinge). ~er;o?-j;r;~~~,

&&h&e dote from soles slip

COPY this information rn these spaces.

Keep this book in Ihe Laundry tnformo-

Purchase Date

tion Center with your “Laundry Guide.”

SOles slip and warranty. Serv,ce company

Phone Number

that 1s required for In-warranty service

There 1sno warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase Is otj

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

STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS. 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

ForaDrainandSpin ,,,.,., 10

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11

MAGIC CLEAN ’ Filter 11

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.. 12

Winterizing 13

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. 14

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 14

2. If You Need Assistance. 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

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vour washer

Before starting

yn,,r wnchnr,

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

want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween EX SMALL [a few items) and

LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Match the wash and rinse water

temperatures to the type of fabrics

and solIs being washed

This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature) and cold rinse

(bottom temperature) selection

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

DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

I LARGE

! -

L&J

(17.3 galsJ65.5 L)’

(14.7 gaW55.7 L)’

‘Approximate 1 (12.1galsI45.8 L)’

fill with load. ’ 0 EiSMALL (9.5 galsI36.0 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

shows10 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 different agitation and spin speeds designed for dlfferent

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 agttation 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 C>zle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wnnkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

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.

)pjlLlEpY$lSPlNI

No LOW

Deep Speed rgitatiol Speec

Rinse

(Pause)

I I

Agitation

I’1

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

WASH

High

Speed

NOTE: Alu

permanel toys U!

32 CO1

d rins

nt pre: ;s fabr ?cs. ,e water ,for

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate Items

and washable knits

Brief periods of agitation

and soak time help remove

heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra

pretreatment. Use recom-

mended amount of

detergent or pre-soa k

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be toll

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

WASH

Minutes

High

Speed

+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 10).

Special core is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry

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

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

sprn for heavrly soiled loads which

need more detergent (Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse ]

Push Control Knob In

Turn clockwrse to any oon the dial

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water

Push Control Knob in

Turn clockwrse to the bar ]usl before

OFF in any cycle See above

drawing.

. Pull Control Knob out

The washer WIII drain and spin

Other operating instructions

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

For a soak or prewash

regular

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry Hot water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product

Push Control Knob in

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minute

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!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

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

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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