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.
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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 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.
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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.

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
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Low-speed spins and
cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps keep
wrinkles from setting into
permanent press fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cl
r’c eI
Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.
SOAK Cycle
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Periods of agitation and
soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.
*NOTE: THEWASHER WILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT 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 PRESSCycle

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
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.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause
a bout 1%
Minutes]
HIGH FILL RINSE DRAIN HIGH
SPEED
SPIN ) D$ ) TvStgE ) AgirJdlion ) 4igv
4 Spray
Rinses
IUUUU
DRAIN
No
Agitation
--
SOAK
0
Minutes
No
Agitation
WASH
---
DRAIN HIGH WASHER
--II
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your”Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I 7

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 1
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to anyoon the dial
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
. The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water, agitate 2 minUteS.
drain and spin.
For a soak or pre-wash
For a 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 and 7.
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.
l Pull Control Knob out.
. When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See additional
care information on page 7 of your
for best results, use warm Water “laundry Guide!’
for soaking or pre-washing stained
l Set the washer and start the next
laundry. selected wash cycle.
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint build-up.
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Rinse or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
8 snap into place.

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 stavs in the washer. freez-
ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather..
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain 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. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 8). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
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