Whirlpool LA50000XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
k;qE,Capacity
LA5000XP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION
MODEL AND SERIAL
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(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.
Cops, your Model and Serial Numbers here
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question, have this InformatIon reacdy
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tion Center with your”Loundry Gu!de Service Comoonv
sales slip and warranty
Phone Number
There IS no warranty reglstratlon :O return Profzlf-of-purchase IS oil
that IS required for in-warranty ser, rce
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Your
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 kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
l is properly grounded.‘
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
l is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the ‘Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
ForoSoak
CARING FOR YOUR &SHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting 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 8 Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed.
l The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items).or LARGE [a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
9 All rinses are cold
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
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 gals./65.1 L)*
SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)’

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.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 14 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. Note:
The washer will till only when
the knob points within a FILL
area.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
WIII 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
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.