Whirlpool LA56OOXP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
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LA56OOXP
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Parts and features
SEL!CTOR
LAUNDRY
MAGtC CLEAN ’
LINT FILTER
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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
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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.