Whirlpool LA52OOXT User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA52OOXT
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Contents
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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 10
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY CYCLE
SIZE INFGRMATION CONTROL
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE
LINT FILTER
[not shown]
(not shown)
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.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers
from plate [under lid near hinge)
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
l Keep this book, your “Laundry
Guide” and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Comoanv Phone Number
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Additional Safety lnsfruciions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them- in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick t-.
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
making sure that your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally
petted of home automatic wash
l is not run by children or anyone
able to operate it properly.

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
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Select
. Select a LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
l Match the wash and rinse water
that describes the size of load you temperature to the type of fabrics
want to wash. and soils being washed.
l The water level can be set for EX
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
SMALL (a few items], MED or LARGE energy and help prevent wrinkles
[a full load]. from setting into fabrics.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level Recommended wash temperatures
for best permanent press results. 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.
*Approximate
fill with load.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*
MEDIUM (13.4 galsJ50.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*
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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
. 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 IO minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle.
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 tem-
perature. 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.