Whirlpool LASOOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

Large Capacity

Model

LASOOXP

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

BASKET

LINT FILTER

easier to remove before

the washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth

before using to remove

Cops your Model and Serial Numbers here

When youneed service or call wth a ---. _--~.-..-....__--.~

questlon, have this information ready Mcdc

Yurr,t.>er

1. Complete Model and Serial Fuum-

bers [from plate underthe lid nec:r the __-~-

hinge)

Serfa Vumber

2. Purchase date from sales shp

Copy thts information tn these spaces

Purct- lse 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

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 qualified installer.

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

STARTING YOUR WAStlEti .3

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

For a Rinse and Spin 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

Cleaning the Lint Filter 8

CARING FORYOUR WASHER 9

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

1 Before Calling for

Assistance

2 If You Need A&stance 11

: 11

3 If You Need Service 11

4 If You Have a Problem 11

~1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load In washer

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

9 Turn the knob to point at a setting

Match the wash water temperature

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

want to wash washed.

Set the knob on or between EX

SMALL [a few Items) and LARGE (a

full load]

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide:

See your “Laundry Guide” for details

on load sizes.

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 tear items.

DO NOT

0 OVERLOAD WASHER.

I I

k&J

LARGE (17.3 gals./‘655 L)’

MED (13.4 gals. ‘50.8 L)’

. EX SMALL (9.5 gals.;36.0 L)’

*Approximate fill with load.

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

mtnutes of wash time. The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

Cycle.

e. 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

To set the controls for a rinse and

sprn, a drain and spin, or a soak

or ore-wash. see page 8.

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 starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Low-speed spins and

cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps keep

wrinkles from setting into

permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cl

r’c eI

Low agitation and spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items and washable

synthetic knits.

SOAK Cycle

Periods of agitation and

soaking time clean

stained, yellowed, gray

or heavily soiled laundry.

Use recommended

amount of detergent.

*NOTE: THEWASHER WILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE.

These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor,

normal washer operations, and the cool down portion of the

PERMANENT PRESSCycle

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.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

(Pause

a bout 1%

Minutes]

HIGH FILL RINSE DRAIN HIGH

SPEED

SPIN ) D$ ) TvStgE ) AgirJdlion ) 4igv

4 Spray

Rinses

IUUUU

DRAIN

Agitation

SOAK

Minutes

Agitation

WASH

---

DRAIN HIGH WASHER

--II

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

See your”Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I 7

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 1

Push Control Knob In

Turn clockwise to anyoon the dial

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

. The washer will fill to selected level

with cold water, agitate 2

minUteS.

drain and spin.

For a soak or pre-wash

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 6 and 7.

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.

Pull Control Knob out.

. When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. Important: See additional

care information on page 7 of your

for best results, use warm

Water

“laundry Guide!’

for soaking or pre-washing stained

Set the washer and start the next

laundry. 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.

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.

Lift off the agitator barrel.

Rinse or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

8 snap into place.

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 stavs 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 8). Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

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