Whirlpool LA5599XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000@
Suopee;Capacity
LA5599XP
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Parts and features
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AGITATOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
- BASKET
- 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 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.
2

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
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 Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter 11
CARING K)R YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 14
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
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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 anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few items]
and EX LARGE (a full load].
l All rinses are coldCold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
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3 For best cleaning results, the
? load must be able to move freely CAUTION :
r in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
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* ‘Approximate
i fill with load.
EX LARGE (21. 7 gals./B2.1L)*
(18.3 gals./69.3L)*
(15.0 gals./56.8L)* 1
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./45OL)*

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.