Whirlpool LA52OOXT User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA52OOXT
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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 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
2

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.
1 2
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.

What Happens ifi 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
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavy to moderately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.

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.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK Cycle
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain 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.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any 0 on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate
2 minutes; 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 the REGULAR 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.
For a soak
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product.
Push Control Knob in.
Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the SOAK Cycle.
Pull Control Knob out. The
washerwill start.
When the cycle is over, add
detergent for the next selected
wash cvcle. The SOAK Cvcle
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washina stained
laundry H&t water can s&stains.
should ‘a~lways be followed by a
Wash Cycle.
ImDortant: See additional care
infor.mation in your “Laundry
Guide.”
‘To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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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.

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.
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 pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con-
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer.

Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer,
freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer
is stored or moved during the cold weather...
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of R.V.
or automobile type
antifreeze in the
basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page IO). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
ON
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.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fill:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage? I I
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
if your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
if your washer stops during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
if your washer fills and drains
without running:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose is higher
than the water level in the washer.
if it IsnY:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tlon Instructionsl’)
l Are both water faucets open?
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2. If you need
assistance+L.
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dlai free from anywhere in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
4. If you have a
problem?..
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you neld FSP”
3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
1 of franchised TECH-
CARE@ Service Com-
panies. TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
replacement parts?. .
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and
work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool
appliance.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our CCCL-LINE service assis- Xlf you must call or write, please pro-
tance telephone number (see Step 2) or vide: model number, serial number,
look in your telephone directory Yellow date of purchase, and a complete
Pages under: description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better

WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER
WARRANTY
AWOOI
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE@ service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSP replacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR FSPreplacement of outer tub should it crack,
WARRANTY or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer,
2. Instruct you how to use the washer,
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
6. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
Part No. 3350633 Rev. A
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