use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA5200XT iiers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers Buill in Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens.
Contents Page .2 PARTS AND FEATURES.......... IMPORTANT SAFETY .3 INSTRUCTIONS........................ .4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .4 Starting Your Washer .......... 6 What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................ . 10 For a Rinse and Spin ........... . 10 Page For a Drain and Spin........... . 10 For a Soak........................... . 10 Cleaning the Lint Filter — .. 11 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER .. 12 Winterizing........................... ..
Important safety instructions A WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury fo persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, WARNING: If hot water has not been soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build washer.
operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 1. Select a LOAD SIZE 2. Coloot WATER TEMPERATURES • Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. • The water level can be set for EX SMALL (a few items), MED or LARGE (a full load). • Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 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. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected tem perature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. Stop on a number in the oycle you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the diai in each cycie are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycie Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. 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 pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain 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. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out The washer will fill ta selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. Your washer can be setta drain and spin out water. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2.
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. To clean: 1. Lift off the agitator barrel. 2. Wash or wipe the fiiterciean inthe bottom of the agitator barrei. The filter is not removable. 3. Replace the agitator barrei and snap into place.
Caring for your washer & OFF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, fhis takes the pressure oft 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. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before never be put on or in the washer. Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc. washing.
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, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of R.V. or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: !• Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2« If you need 4« If you have a Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® serv ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
WHIRLPOOL* AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY AW001 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE« service company. From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
