use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA5300XP wave Ovens, Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners, Oehumidifiers Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freez
Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB CLOTHES GUARD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) AGITATOR 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" carefuily (or important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... • is instalied by a quaiified instailer. • 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 ot home automatic washers.
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 • Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size ot load you want to wash • The water level can be set for EX SMALL (d few items), MED or LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE water level tor best permanent press results. Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES • Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; «5. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right, it must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. 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 tilling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. stop on a number in the cycle you wont. The numbers ore min utes of wash time.
What happens in each cycle * Each cycle has been 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 tills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag. 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 The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle. IMPORTANT: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These pauses are normal.
Other operating instructions You may need an extra rinse and 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 to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. For a soak For best results, use warm water for soaking stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. • Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This fakes 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.
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 m the washer, freezirig can cause a lot of damage. It your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see pagetO).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.
2. If you need assistance*... 4. If you have a problem*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE serv ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. .(800)253-1301 Michigan ..................(800)632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 Call our COOL-LINE service as sistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Con sultants, or if you prefer, wrife to: Mr. Stephen E.
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