Whirlpool LA5300XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
~oW,CaPacity
LA53OOXP
wave Ovens, Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners. Oehurnldlliers Automatic Washers. Clolhes Oryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer’

Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
-BASKET
. LINT FILTER
.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 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). Golwer
2. Purchbse date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. P”rchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with vour”Laundrv Guide:’
sales slip and warrant-y. servrce
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 Core 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 qualified installer
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that con
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.’
l is properly grounded.-
. 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 RESPONSlBlLlTlES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
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 10
Fora Soak 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 13
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service 14
4. If You Hove a Problem 14
:Q1985 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items], MED or
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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 0
DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
I I
fill with load. L&J
LARGE (17.3 gals. 65.5 L)’
‘Approximate : MED (13 4 gals. 50.8 L)’
’ EX SMALL (9.5 gals. 36.0 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.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR 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
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 agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics
WASH
Selected
I Time;
rl
High
Speed

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.

SHORT Cycle
SOAK Cycle
Use for delicate Items that
need a short wash and
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag.
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.
8

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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry
See your”Laundry Guide”tor proper use of this cycle.
9

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 anyeon the dial
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will fill to selected level;
agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin.
For a soak
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry. Hot
water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and sptn 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.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash.’
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
. 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!’
8 Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
tiiter is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
,Osnap into place.

Caring for your wa
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet Valve
and hoses.
REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS 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
.. ~A I- ~~ ~~~~ -
rne se proaucrs on or near your
wa sher or dryer.
11

Winterizing
Because some water stays In the b usher, freez-
Ing can cause a lot of damage If yo,lr washer IS
stored or moved during the cold weather
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain
water inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see pagelO). 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.
12

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling
for assistance .. .
Performance problems often re-
sult 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 in’ _
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
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 in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS
DURING A CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle These pauses are normal
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
. Make sure thatthe 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 ISN’T...
l The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
9 Water can siphon out. [See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘]
l Are both water faucets open’ continued on next page

2. If you need assistance*. . .
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE’ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial tree from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of ourtrained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your apbliance or, If
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*. ..
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ice technicians are trained to tulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number [see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If you have a problem*. . .
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
slstance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
‘If you must call or write, please pro-
vide, model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to Your request for
assistance.
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