Whirlpool LA56OOXP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
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LA56OOXP
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlfwrs Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer,

Parts and features
SEL!CTOR
LAUNDRY
MAGtC CLEAN ’
LINT FILTER
[not shown)
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-- cG’voA’R”~s
LtQUlD BLEACH
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- MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
- BASKET
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide lobel. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
k~ should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
-L.
COPYyour Model and Serial Numbers here
When Vouneed servlce or call with o
question. hove thrs rnformotlon ready.
I. Complete Model and Serlol Num-
Model Number
bers (from Plate under the lid neor the
hinge). ~er;o?-j;r;~~~,
2. &&h&e dote from soles slip
COPY this information rn these spaces.
Keep this book in Ihe Laundry tnformo-
Purchase Date
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide.”
SOles slip and warranty. Serv,ce company
Phone Number
that 1s required for In-warranty service
There 1sno warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase Is otj
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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...
. 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
ForaDrainandSpin ,,,.,., 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN ’ Filter 11
CARING FOR 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
yn,,r wnchnr,
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
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL [a few items) and
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperatures to the type of fabrics
and solIs being washed
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.
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
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DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
I LARGE
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L&J
(17.3 galsJ65.5 L)’
(14.7 gaW55.7 L)’
‘Approximate 1 (12.1galsI45.8 L)’
fill with load. ’ 0 EiSMALL (9.5 galsI36.0 L)”

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 dlfferent
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 agttation 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
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS C>zle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wnnkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
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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
with the rinsing.
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No LOW
Deep Speed rgitatiol Speec
Rinse
1
(Pause)
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Agitation
P
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REFILL
r
COOL
DOWN
Jl
WASH
High
Speed
1
NOTE: Alu
permanel toys U!
32 CO1
d rins
nt pre: ;s fabr ?cs. ,e water ,for

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate Items
and washable knits
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be toll
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
WASH
4
1
Minutes
High
Speed
B

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+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 10).
Special core is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry
See your”Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
sprn for heavrly soiled loads which
need more detergent (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse ]
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwrse to any oon 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 clockwrse to the bar ]usl before
OFF in any cycle See above
drawing.
. Pull Control Knob out
l The washer WIII drain and spin
Other operating instructions
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 - 9.
For a soak or prewash
regular
10
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product
l Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minute
mark for a pre-wash’
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
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings. Follow
directions on bottle for safe use. Use
a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spelling
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1.
2.
3.
Load the washer first
Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser DO NOT let bleach
splash, drop or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For more information on bleaching, see”Laundry Guide” page il.
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.

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 SHARP OBJECTS 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.
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Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freez-
ing can cause a lot of damaae. If vour washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather..
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain automobile-type
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 Flllch wntnr pipes and hoses,
gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets. I
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page IO). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling
for assistance.. .
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
8 Is the power supply cord
plugged In?
0 Are fuses blown or crrcult-breaker
tripped’
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked’
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out7
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
l Is a fuse blown or ctrcurt-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS
DURING A CYCLE:
. Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT 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
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. [See “ln-
stallation Instructions”)
8 Are both water faucets open7
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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 tratned Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
You In how to obtain sattsfactory op-
eration from Your appliance or, if
service IS necessary. recommend a
qualified service company in Your
area.
3. If lou need service*. . .
Whirlpool has
j TECH-CARE serv-
Ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere In
the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE servtce In Your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number [see Step 2) or look In
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under
4. If JOU hale a problem .. ..
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number [see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if You prefer, write to
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
If you must call or write, please pro-
vlde model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This In-
formatlon IS needed in order to bet-
ter respond to Your request for
assistance.
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