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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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.
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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.

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 agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that ore
moderately to lightly
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for per-
manent press and some
synthetic fabrics that are
moderately soiled. The
cool down rinse helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into these items.
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin ports of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing
DRAIN
No
Agitation
DRAIN
No
Agitation
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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for lightly
soiled permanent press
and synthetic items. The
cool down rinse helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into these items.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits. A Indi-
cates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
PRE-WASH Cycle
COOL
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DOWN
Use for pre-washing heavily
soiled or stained loads that
need extra pretreatment
before the wash cycle. Use
recommended amount
of detergent or pre-soa k
additive.

DRAIN
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics
DRAIN
No
Agitation
DRAIN
No
Agitation
WASHER
STOPS
Select
Wash
Cycle
1
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” tar 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 pre-wash For best results, use warm water for
pre-washing stained laundry. Hot
water can get stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
*TO.Staft pre-wash with agitation, the
Cycle Control Knob must point to the
number in the PRE-WASH Cycle.
. Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the PRE-WASH 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 PRE-WASH Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle. Important: See addltional
care Information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
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