use&care guide Whi AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA5000XM ^owave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifjers, Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers
Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB 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.
Your responsibilities Safety first 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. • is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* • is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain* • is properly grounded.* • is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Before starting your washer: ^Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES • The water level can be set for EX SMALL or LARGE loads. Select the water level that matches the load size. • Match the wash water tem perature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. • All rinses are cold. See your"Laundry Guide" for details on load sizes.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. The knob nnust be pushed and turned only clockwise. ry start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash waterofthe selected temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want.
What happens in each cycle Each cycle has differeht agitation and spin speeds designed tor different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is setto a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing start. 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.
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.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse ana spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent, (Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse.) • Push Control Knob in. • Turn clockwise to any * on the dial. See above drawing. • Pull Control Knob out. • The washer will fill with cold water to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Your washercan besettodrain and spin out water. • Push Control Knob in.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet vaive and hoses AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth towipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spills right away. They 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.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. 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 cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance. 3. If you need service*... Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH-CARE* Serv ice Companies. TECH-CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 383166 Rev. B c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
