Whirlpool LA50000XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA5oooxs

Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, 10
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY INFORMATION CYCLE
EMPERATURE
SELECTOR LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
+ NUMBERPLATE
(not shown]
AGITATOR
’ BASKET
\TUB
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
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center. Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with
thlr product.
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation,
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover, petted of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
I
. Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point to a setting
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils
want to wash. being washed.
l All rinses are cold.
l The washer level can be set for SMALL
(a few items) or LARGE (a full load].
See your “Laundry Guide” for details on
load sizes.
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
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 galJ65.l L)’
SMALL (9.5 gal./360 L)*
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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 10 minutes of agitation
in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.
NOTE: The washer will fill
only when the knob points
within a FILL area.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the level you set with wash
water of the selected temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
Tostop 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 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 clock-wise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
A lndlcates the machine is
Pausina for a brief soak
perlodyA cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
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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.
for better fabric care in the REGULAR cycles, the agitation speed is reduced
during the last few minutes of wash time. I

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
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A lndlcafes the machlne is
pauslng for a brief soak
period.
SUPER WASH Cycle
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double f-he amount of
detergent recommended
when uslng the SUPER
WASH Cycle.

The washer will proceed to the
REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you
want a different cycle to follow
SUPERWASH, push in the cycle
control knob, turn to the cycle and
time you want, pull knob out to
start.

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 detergent
can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
for agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
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.
To clean:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.
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