Whirlpool LA5700XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
L&F,Capacity
LA5700XP

Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE CENTER /
LOAD LAUNDRY
INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL MAGIC CLEANMAGIC CLEAN
LINT FILTERLINT FILTER
(not shown]
LIQUID BLEACHLIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSERDISPENSER
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
- 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
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serlo, Number
2. Purchasedatefromsalesslip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Doie
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
Service Company 1
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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 Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN RLint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 14
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
I. Measure and add detergent
Before starting your washer: 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
between EX SMALL [a few items)
and LARGE [a full loaa].
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperatures to the type of fobrrcs
and soils berng 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
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. 0
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(17.3 galU65.5 L)’
‘Approximate (14.7 gals./557 L)’
(12.1galsJ45.8 L)’
fill with load. (9 5 galsI36.0 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.
B. Stop on a number rn 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.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
1 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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NOTE: You may hearthe 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,
NOTE: Always use cold rinse Water for
permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle KNIT/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK AND PRE-W,ASH Cycles SOAK Cycle
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 presoak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
FILL
to
q
Selected
Level

+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
*IMPORTANT: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE.
These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal
washer operations, and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS
Cycle.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse 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; drain
and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be setto 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 soak or pre-wash For best results, soak or pre-wash
heavily soiled or stained laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out. (After filling,
the washer may pause before
starting to agitate.)
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected 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.
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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
spilling.
1.
2.
3.
Load the washer first.
Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach
splash, drip or run down into the
wusher 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 11
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
OF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
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.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
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 damage If your washer IS
stored or moved during the &old weather
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Dlscon-
nect and drain
water Inlet hoses
2. Put a quart of
automoblle-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page 10) Let it
run for about 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
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hose:
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2. Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze
3. Turn on the water faucets

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
krnd.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in7
. Are both water faucets open?
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l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked?
. 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 in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS
DURING A CYCLE:
l 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:‘l

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 ourtrarned Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
servrce is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company ir, Your
area.
3. If you need service*. . .
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
! work of franchrsed
ice technicians are trarned to fulfill
the product warranty and provrde
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States To locate TECH-
CARE service in Your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assrstance tele-
phone number [see Step 2) or look in
Your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under
1. If you base a proh1em.C..
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. Robert FGunts. Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, MI 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 In-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to Your request for
assrstance.
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