Whirlpool LA5000XP manual

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  • Page 1

    AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2OW” ~$F+,CaPacity LA5OOOXP .uwave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room AM Condltloners. Dehumldlhers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relwerator-Freeze1[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    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.. l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to the right [...]

  • Page 4

    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 2. TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you l Match the wash water temperature want to wash. to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. l The water level [...]

  • Page 5

    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. 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. C. Start the[...]

  • Page 6

    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 O[...]

  • Page 7

    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. 4[...]

  • Page 8

    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.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any aon the dial See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minute[...]

  • Page 9

    Caring for your washer OF 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 [...]

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    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 l. 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 ab[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often re- sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: l Is the power supp’y cord plugged In3 l Are both water faucets open? l Are fuses blown or clrc[...]

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    Whirlpool Home L /Appliances Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 387248 Rev. A 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. natlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Olshwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls, Ranges. MICI[...]