use&care guide AVhi^p<^ol AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA5000XP *ave Ovens, Trash Compactors, R oom Ai r Conaitioners. Oehumidifiers Au tomatic Washer s, Clothes Dryers, freezers.
Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB CLOTHES GUARD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) LINT FILTER (Not shown) 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 Read this "Use and Care Guide" and your "Laundry Guide" carefuiiy for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... • is instailed by a qualified installer. • 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 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 of load you want to wash. • The water level can be set for SMALL (a few items) or LARGE (a full load). See your "Laundry Guide" for details on load sizes. Select WATER 2. TEMPERATE RES • Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed, • All rinses are cold.
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. B. stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 14 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. Note: The washer will fill only when the knob points within a FILL area. C. start the washer by pulling out D. To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob.
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 fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain You may need an extra rinse and and spin out water. spin for heavily soiied loads which • Push Control Knob in. need more detergent. (Extra de • Turn clockwise to the bar just before tergent can require an extra rinse.) OFF in any cycle. See above • Push Control Knob in. drawing. • Turn clockwise to any *on the diai. • Pull Control Knob out. See above drawing. • The washer will drain and spin.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turried off. This takes 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 shauld 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 responsibiiity of the manufacturer of that product. Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez ing can cause a lot ot damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut oft both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2.
ff you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: L Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourseif without toois of any kind.
AVhirlpool Home ^ Appliances Making your wond a little easier Part No. 387421 ©1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
