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Whirlpool LA5500XT manual

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  • Page 1

    %kl 01 46” Home Appliances Use & Care Guide - Temperature selector Cycle control del and serial number plate (not shown under lid) Agitator Tub Basket MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter (not shown) LARGECAPACITYTWOSPEED AUTOMATICWASHERS LA52OOXT LA55OOXT[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Important Safety Instructions. Operating Instructions Starting your washer What happens in each cycle Other Operating Instructions Page 3 4-5 5-11 Rinse and spin Drain and spin Soak ,, ,......... MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter If You Need Service or Assistance. Warranty.................. 12 12 13 13 14 16 01988 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you [...]

  • Page 3

    Important Safety Instructions injury to persons when using your washer, fol- low basic precautions, including the following: l Read these Laundry Instruc- give off vapors that can create a tions for important use and FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. safety information before l If hot water has not been used using your washer. recently (usually 2 weeks or [...]

  • Page 4

    Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before 1. Select a load size l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the srze of load you want to wash. l The water level can be set for EX SMALL (a few items), MEDIUM or LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE wate[...]

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    3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the right. l Stop on the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. l Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. After fi[...]

  • Page 6

    Operating Instructions Continued LA5500XT cycles Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled. to Selected Level 6 Minutes Low Speed High Speed, Spray Rinse to Selected Level 4 Minutes High Speed I 6 Minutes Low Speed - DRAI[...]

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    Permanent Press/Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. Permanent Press/Light Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled per- manent press and some synthetic fab- rics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting in[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued LA5500XT cycles continued Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. Knits Gentle/Light Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits. to Selected Level 4 Minutes Low Speed 2 Minutes No Agitation 2 [...]

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    Super Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. to Selected Level 4 Minutes High Speed PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation After Partial Drain, the washer automatically refills and goes into the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. Be sure to use enough dete[...]

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    Operating Instructions Continued LA5200XT cycles Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Permanent Press/Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. to Selected Level El-6 Mmutes Hi[...]

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    Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. Soak Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash [...]

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    Rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. I, Push Cycle Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any dot on the dial 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agi- tate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water[...]

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    Soak (LA52OOXT only) For best results, use warm water for soaking stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or presoak product. 2. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point to the number in the SOAK Cycle. 4. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add d[...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Are both water fau[...]

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    4. If you have a problem’... Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 5. If you need FSP’ replacement parts:.. FSP is a registered trademark of Whi[...]

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    Whirlpool”Automatic Washer Warranty AWOO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials (including top and lid From Date of Purchase rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacem[...]