Whirlpool LA5500XP manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000” Large Capacity Model LA55ooXP crowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. RefrlgeratOr-Free21[...]

Parts and features 1 AIINDRY TEMPERATURE -. .- LOAD -SlfE INFOR SELECTOR / E~~;~~~~~~~~~ycLE m CONTROL s-z-z- KNOB MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) ~AGI,,R BASKET LINT FILTER (not shown] TUB 1 Remove the Consumer 1 Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth befo[...]

Your responsibilitie s 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... l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.’ l is connected to the ri[...]

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 Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting l Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash. washed. l[...]

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 shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the l[...]

What happens in each cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds 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 aaitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns c[...]

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help I with the rinsing. WASH 6 r Minutes Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation 7 w :6,’ m - E Agitation n 1’1 Speed 1’1 Deep 4 Spray Rinse Rinses WASH High Speed 1 11 1 SPIN LOW Speed 4 Spray Rinses II I F[...]

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle 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. 8[...]

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this 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.] l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any* on the dial. See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected l[...]

Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth water faucets turned off. This takes to wipe the outside and inside dry. the pressure off the water inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket is dry and hoses. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,[...]

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 2. Put a quart of faucets Discon- automobile-type nect and drain antifreeze in the water inlet hoses. basket. To use the washer again.. . 4. Run the washer through a com- plete [...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: la Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Are both water fa[...]

2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 81 Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your ap[...]

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Whirlp001 Home L /Appliances Making your world a llttle easier Part No. 388771 ? 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A tamallc Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Aelrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranges. MI[...]