Whirlpool LA5570XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
Large Capacity
Model
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
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b CONTROL
KNOB MAGIC CLEAN@
‘I - NUMBER PLATE
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
-. MODEL AND SERIAL
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(not shown)
I AGITATOR
BASKET
TUB
basket with a damp cioth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the Serial Number
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
Service Company/
slip and warranty.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Your msibiliti .es
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
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 IO
For a Soak 10
MAGIC CLEAN n 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
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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 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 anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL (a few items) and
LARGE (a full load).
.All rinses are cold.
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. 0
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals.1655 L)*
MED (13.4 gaW50.8 L)’
EXSMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 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.
6. 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 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 timina starts, After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock.
wise until it p&nts to OFF and t<e cycle ends.-
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle 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.
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PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
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COOL
DOWN
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin park of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK Cycle
A cycle for lightly soiled
items that need a short
wash and spin time. Wash
nylon 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.

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SOAK
4
Minutes
No
Agitation
WASH
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use ot this cycle.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain
spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.
need more detergent. (Extra de- l Push Control Knob in.
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
l Push Control Knob in. OFF in any cycle. See above
l Turn clockwise to any. on the dial. drawing.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product.
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
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry Hot
water can set stalns.
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,
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected
lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint
collected in the drain or strainer.
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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.
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
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
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain
water inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page lo). Let it
run for a bout 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
l. 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 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 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...
. The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
. Water can siphon out. [See “Installa-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need
assistance*. ..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & 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
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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 YOUhave 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. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
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.
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quality parts. look for this
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symbol of qualrty whenever
you need o replacement part
@ for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
mode to the same exacting specifications
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