Whirlpool LA5000XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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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
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge]. Serio, 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.
Service Company/
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2

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 RESPONSIBlLITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 8
ForaRinseandSpin 8
ForaDrainandSpin...... 8
ForaSoak 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 10
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
0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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 can be set for SMALL
(a few items)‘or LARGE (a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
l 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./651 L)’
SMALL (9.5 gals./360 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.
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 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 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.

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 OFF and the cycle ends-
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REIGULAR Cycle
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
I
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK Cycle
FILL
t0
Selected
Level
WASH
10
Minutes
High
Speed
WASH
Selected
Time;
Low
Speed
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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

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 minutes; drain
and spin.
I /
For a drain and spin
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.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6and 7.
For a soak
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product.
9 Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycleuse the &minutes
mark for a pre-wash?
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
*To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in’
the SOAK Cycle, as indicated by the arrows.
8

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 dry.
Wipe up spills right away. Spills 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.
9

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 about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze