Whirlpool LA53OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA53OOXP
lave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AM Condltloners. Oehumldifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
CYCLE
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 vouneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge]. Seria, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase lJate
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warrantv. Service Company/
Phone Number
There is no warrantv registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2 1

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 . . . . . . 3
STARTINGYOUR 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
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service . . . 14
4. IfYou Havea Problem 14
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Starting your washer
I. 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
l Match the wash watertemperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed.
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items), MED or
LARGE (a full load).
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
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 (17.3 gaki65.5 L)’
MED (13.4 galW50.8 L]*
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 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
shows 10 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.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed
with the rinsing.
during the spin parts
on the spinning load

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-
niended amount of
detergent. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
WASH
Selected
I Time;
u
Hlgh
Speed

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

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 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 best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry. Hot
water can set stalns.
l Use recommended amount of
deteraent or DE-Soak DrOdUCt.
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l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
*To start soak with aaitation. the Cvcle Control Knob
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.’
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
informatlon on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
must point to anumber in theSOAK 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
filter Is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
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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 SHARPOBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AnER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up sptllt 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, IWtS,
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.
11

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.
3. Set the washer for a ji
41
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page IO ). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
ON
To use me 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.

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 both water faucets open?
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:
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 ISN’T...
l The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘)
continued on next page

2. If you need assistance*. ..
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free trom:
Contlnental U.S. . (800) 25343Oi
Michigan . . . . . ..[phone]
Alaska & Hawaii (800) 2534121
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*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE” Serv-
ice Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
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-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert F.Gunts, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 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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