Whirlpool LA5500XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
Large Capacity
Model
LA55ooXP
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Parts and features
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MODEL AND SERIAL
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1
Remove the Consumer 1
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
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from plate under the lid near the
hinge]. Ser,ol Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Do+e
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
Service Company/
sales slip and warranty.
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2

Your responsibilitie s
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 net 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
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
For a 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. If You Have a Problem 14
~~~1985Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer
Before starting 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
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed.
l Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL [a few items] and LARGE
[a full load).
l All rinses are cold.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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. 0
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 I)’
MED (13.4 galsJ50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gals36.0 L)’
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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.
5

What happens in 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 aaitation 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.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
h 4 --
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
WASH
4
Minutes
High
Speed
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REFILL
rl
COOL
DOWN
6

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 I
with the rinsing.
WASH
6
r
Minutes
Low
Speed
DRAIN
No
Agitation
7 w :6,’ m - E
Agitation n
1’1
Speed
1’1
Deep
4 Spray Rinse
Rinses
WASH
High
Speed
1
11
1
SPIN
LOW
Speed
4 Spray
Rinses
II
I
FILL
for
Deep
Rinse
II
I
RINSE
High
Speed
1 DRAIN 1, i SPIN 1 1

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
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.
The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
8

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.]
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any* on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; 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 6 -9
For a soak
l Use recommended amount of
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry. Hot
water can set stains.
.
.
.
.
detergent or pre-soak product.
Push Control Knob in.
Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle:
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!’
‘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
filter is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.
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