YKifl 4”^ HOllE of Appliances Use& CareGuide Temperature selector Model and serial number plate (under lid) - L- Bleach dispenser (models LA5510XT, LA5610XT and LA6010XT) Agitator TUb Basket Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator) (models LA52OOXT and LA6260XT) MAGIC CLEANO lint filter (not shown) (all other models) LARGECAPACITY TWOSPEEDAUTOMATIC WASHERS lA52OOXT LA55OOXT lA55lOXT LA56lOXT lA6OlOxT SUPERCAPACITY TWOSPEEDAUTOMATIC WASHER LA528OXT
Contents Page Important Safety 3 Instructions.. .. .. Operating Instructions Starting your washer 4-5 What happens in each cycle . 5-l 1 Other Operating Instructions 12 Rinse and spin . . 12 Drain and spin . 12 Soak cycle 13 MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter . 13 Liquid bleach dispenser 13 Manual clean lint filter . If You Need Service Or 14 Assistance. . .. ... Whirlpool Automatic Washer 16 Warranty. . . 01990 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
ImportantSafetyInstructions l l l l l l l Read all instructions before l If hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or using the washer. longer), hydrogen gases may build NEVER wash items cleaned, up in the water heater and the hot washed, soaked in or spotted with water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or fluids in the washer.
OperatingInstructions The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown. Startingyourwasher Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. 1. Select a load size For models LA5200XT LA5280XT and LA55OOXT l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.
3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer l l l l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
Operating Continued Instructions LA5500XT, LA5510XT, LA6010XT cycles LA5610XT and Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. to Selected Level Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled.
Permanent Press/Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. to Selected Level Permanent Press/Light Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items.
Operating Continued Instructions LA5500XT, LA5510XT, LA5610XT LA6010XT cycles continued and Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. Knits Gentle/Light Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Super Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. to Selected Level 4 Minutes High Speed PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation lo Selected Level After the partial drain, the washer automatically refills and goes into the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash.
Operating Continued Instructions LA5200XT and LA5280XT Regular/Heavy cycles Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Permanent Press/Normal PERMANENT to Selected Level to Selected Level 6 Minutes Low Speed REFILL COOL-DOWN High Speed, Spray Rinse 10 Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting in these items.
Knits Gentle/Normal Soak Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
OtherOperatingInstructions Rinseandspin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Drainandspin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
MAGICCLEAN”lint filter MAGIC CLEAN lint filter interior (models LA55OOXT LA551OXT LA561 OXT and LA601 OXT) The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water pass over the filter, separating linl from Water. The collected particles of lint are then continuously spun away from the filter and washed out of the system at the end of the wash cycle. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance We suggestyou follow thesesteps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you need FSP’ replacement parts’... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number in Step 2. 5.
Whirlpool”Automatic WasherWarranty AWOO: LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided bv an authorized WhirlDOOISMservice companv. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any gearcase assembly if defective or workmanship. The gearcase is shown below.