Whirlpool LA5500XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
Large Capacity
Model
LA55ooXP
crowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. RefrlgeratOr-Free21

Parts and features
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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BASKET
LINT FILTER
(not shown]
TUB
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.
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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.
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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
-
REFILL
rl
COOL
DOWN
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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.
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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.]
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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Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
water faucets turned off. This takes to wipe the outside and inside dry.
the pressure off the water inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket is dry
and hoses. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can
dull or damage the finish.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.

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.
To use the 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.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see pagelo]. Let it
run for about 30
seconds to n;ix the
antifreeze and
water.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
la
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?
l Are both water faucets open?
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 wastIer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains with-
out 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 drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
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2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 81 Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
nationwide
Izetwork of fran-
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone 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 Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior 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 infor-
mation is needed in order to better re-
spond to your request for assistance.
FSP is a registered trademark
0
al Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. look for this
FSP
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
R for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement ports
will fit right and work right, because they ore
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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