Whirlpool LAS00XP User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA5500XP Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR CYCLE z CONTROL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET LINT FILTER 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 Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide Service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Serial Number Purchase Date Your responsibilities 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 e is installed by a qualifiedinstaller is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the right kind of outlet electr2. N High Speed 4 Spray Rinses DRAIN amp SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN Pause about 2 minutes REFILL COOL DOWN RINSE 2 Minutes High Speed RINSE 2 Minutes High Speed DRAIN amp SPIN Low Speed 4 Spray Rinses WASH 2 Minutes High Speed DRAIN amp SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses DRAIN amp SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses RINSE 2 Minutes High Speed DRAIN amp SPIN Low Speed Ir gt L I gt n n m Z nm z m gt O I s O r rm KNITS GENTLE Cycle A cycle for lightly soiled items that need a short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose in a net laundry bag Rua cu 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 They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle DRAIN amp SPIN Low Speed 4 Spray Rinses SOAK 4 Minutes No Agitation RINSE 2 Minutes Low Speed RINSE 2 Minutes High Speed DRAIN amp SPIN Low Speed DRAIN amp WASHER SPIN STOPS High Select Speed Wash Cycle Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laund
3. ations used to build every new Whirlpool appliance IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Notes ir RU D en DR De N sux Eu Hg Su 7 SR rere E E gt Ed d af E Making your world a little easier Printed in U S A Part No 387258 1984 Whirlpool Corporation PE oe matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic
4. cuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING A CYCLE Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each Cycle These pauses are normal IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure thatthe Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions 13 gt w T m x O gt 20 m e lt e m z m m Oo eo m wa lt QO m O a gt wn w 77 par gt zZ 9 m 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 andtalk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has E Le a nationwide net Whirlp ol work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywherein the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service a
5. he basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions POISON GAS can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materialis Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while itis open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 y gt x vw gt zZ U nm rn 2 pu c 20 m eo L lt Oo end 7 2 m mn D O Zz u e p m n L o 2 mT m E x Starting your washer UD Before starting your washer uses p 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer coto WARM HOT coLD coo coo Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES Turn
6. ic supply water supply and drain is properly grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents BR PARTS AND FEATURES 2 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 SAFETY FIRST 3 STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE oso ed 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 For a Rinse and Spin 10 For a Drain and Spin 10 ForaSoak 10 Cleaning the Lint Filfer 10 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11 Winterizing 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 13 1 Before Calling for Assistance 13 2 If You Need Assistance 14 3 If You Need Service 14 4 If You Have a Problem 14 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning t
7. ob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes mn ne gt ne Z O lt oO c x gt e I m 2 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 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 regular heavily soiled Minutes High Speed pull start 6 regular ig 14 heavy Acycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled pull start regular 6 regular 10 heavy 14 PERMANENT PRESS Cycle A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles seh Selected from setting into Permanent Level Press and some synthetic fabrics IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 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 with the rinsing DRAIN amp SPI
8. ry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle 31D9AD HOV NI SN3ddVH IVHM Other operating instructions For a rinse 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 e Push Control Knob in e 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 drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain and spin out water Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 9 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 e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle e Pull Contro Knob out to start washer e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide To start soak with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load for bes
9. ssistance tele phone number see Step 2 orlook in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR 0 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES xY SERVICE CO 12 Mapte ELECTAICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 Maple OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS 8 IRONERS SERVICING 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapie 999 9994 14 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one ofour Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert F Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 if you must cal or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement port e for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit ight and work right because they ore made to the same exacting specific
10. t filtering results Note The load type will vary the amount of lint build up To clean e Lift off the agitator barrel e Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable e Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place 10 Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off Thistakes 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 buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put onor in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc Oo me I m a e B 2 gt zZ z wn a c O e zZ e o Y gt 2 zZ o Bal O a lt O c Aa x 4 m a NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS e soak or store urine soaked can damage washer and dryer dials clothes consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 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 e o Winterizing Beca
11. the knob to point at a setting Match the wash watertemperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed Set the knob anywhere on or be All rinses are cold tween EX SMALL a few items and IMPORTANT Use warm water LARGE a full load with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily NOTE Use the LARGE water level soiled permanent press or knit for best permanent press results clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely DO NOT in the water Too big a load or too OVERLOAD WASHER little water can cause wear or tearing of load items LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L MED 13 4 gals 50 8 L Approximate EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L fill with load LARGE CAPACITY 2 Speed 5 Crile Permanent Press Cool Down Care Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a numberin the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Kn
12. use 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 A YM 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of 3 Setthe washerfora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water ENTE RESTS AUT Sb SLI A ES A ie CR ECR TSE WLAN A Paci MUR SAN EN n eh A A EA AELA ty TT LAMB PAUUO a B RIED 4 409 A MR SI he EI t A A 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gentto clean out the antifreeze To use the washer again 4 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets En 3 H pTopenm geo Rh ann ee NEL EEE SS mnnt E E EE He e E rt er Sf If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from littlethings you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL s the powersupply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open e Are fuses blownorcircuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked e Isthe Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Isa fuse blown or cir
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