Whirlpool LASOOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LASOOXP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
BASKET
LINT FILTER
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
Cops your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call wth a ---. _--~.-..-....__--.~
questlon, have this information ready Mcdc
Yurr,t.>er
1. Complete Model and Serial Fuum-
bers [from plate underthe lid nec:r the __-~-
hinge)
Serfa Vumber
2. Purchase date from sales shp
Copy thts information tn these spaces
Purct- lse Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty. Service Company
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 qualified installer.
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
STARTING YOUR WAStlEti .3
4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter 8
CARING FORYOUR WASHER 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1 Before Calling for
Assistance
2 If You Need A&stance 11 : 11
3 If You Need Service 11
4 If You Have a Problem 11
~1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
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
9 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 on or between EX
SMALL [a few Items) and LARGE (a
full load]
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide:
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
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 tear items.
DO NOT
0 OVERLOAD WASHER.
I I
k&J
LARGE (17.3 gals./‘655 L)’
MED (13.4 gals. ‘50.8 L)’
. EX SMALL (9.5 gals.;36.0 L)’
*Approximate fill with load.

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
mtnutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
e. 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
To set the controls for a rinse and
sprn, a drain and spin, or a soak
or ore-wash. see page 8.