Whirlpool LA5000XM User manual

AUTOMIATIC
I WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA5000XM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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
Mode! Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate under the lid nearthe __ --
hinge).
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information In these spaces.
Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty
Serwce Company /
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration card to return. Proof-of-purchase is
all that is required for in-warranty service.
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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 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
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST
STARTINGYOUR WASHER :
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER : : :
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance : : : 11
3 If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem : : : : : 11
\c1984 Whirlpool Corporation
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
I. Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
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Select a / Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
2. TEMPERATURES
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL or LARGE loads. Select
the water level that matches
the load size.
See your”Laundry Guide” for
details on load sizes.
l Match the wash water tem-
perature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash tempera-
tures can be found in your
“Laundry Guide” and printed
under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of For best cleaning results,
water when you have less than the load must be able to move
a full load to wash. freely in the water. Too big a
load or too little water can
tear items.
LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)*
EX-SMALL (9.9 gals./37.5 L)*
*Approximate fill with load.

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME:
3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. The knob
must be pushed and turned
only clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
You want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
NOTE: The washer will fill only
when the knob points to 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
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate forthe
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.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash, see page 8. 5

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 start After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
KNIT/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK Cycle
Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.
Periods of agitation and
soaking trme clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.
FILL
to
1
Selected
Level
WASH
2
1 Minutes
rl
Low
Speed

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.
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I

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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 l on the
dial. See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill with cold
water to selected level, agitate
2 minutes. drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just
before OFF in any cycle. See
above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
Other operating instructions
For a drain and spin
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 12-
minute mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See addltlonal
care Information on page 7 of your
“laundry Gulde!’
l Set the washer and start the next
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.
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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.
towipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up spills right away. They 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.
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WINTERIZING
Because some water stays 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 81.Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
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