Whirlpool LA5500XP User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Mode LA5500XP Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE CLOTHES GUARD AGITATOR BASKET LINT FILTER not shown TUB the washer is used 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 lidnearthe Serial Number hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date 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 Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or e e e Your responsibilities Safety first Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care z fully for important use and safety ply cord before attempting to information service the washer You are personally responsible NEVER put flammable fluids dry for making sure that your cleaning2. 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 heavily soiled pull start Minutes High Speed regular regular 6 10 heavy 14 I A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled pull start regular Minutes 6 High popula 10 Speed heavy sh st PARTIAL ee 4 DRAIN IS Minutes Pause press High Speed ES REFILL A special cycle with the COOL necessary cool down rinse DOWN which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent 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 WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed Rinses SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses Rinses JIDAD
3. HOW NI SNiddVWH LVHM KNITS GENTLE Cycle A cycle for lightly soiled items that need a short Selected wash and spin time Wash Selected Time nylon hose in a net laundry Level Low Speed bag Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain Selected Minutes stains that need extra Level High pretreatment Use recom Speed 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 SOAK RINSE SOAK WASH 4 2 4 6 Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes High No High Agitation Speed Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle IIDAD HOV NI SN3ddVH LVHM 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 e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water e Push Control Kn
4. solvents gasoline ker washer osene into your washer NEVER is installed by a qualifiedinstaller MAL LIC your washer leveled on a floor that can fabrics treated with flammable support the weight fluids betore putting them into e is connected to the right kind your washer of outlet electric supply water NEVER put your hands into the supply and drain washer until all motion stops If e is properly grounded the lid is opened while the bas e is used only for jobs normally ket is spinning the basket will expected of home automatic automatically stop in a few washers seconds ALWAYS unplug the power sup e is properly maintained DO NOT allow children to e is protected from the weather operate or play with the washer and kept where the tempera ALWAYS store detergent laundry ture will not fatl below freezing aids and other materials in a e is net run by children or anyone cool dry place where children unable to operate it properly can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent C and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions ontents HAZARDOUS FUMES can be PARTS AND FEATURES 2 formed if chlorine bleach is used YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 in the same wash as ammonia SAFETY FIRST 3 or acids such as vinegar or rust STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 remover WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH DO NOT machine wash glass TS nts ee a
5. ERVICE CO 123 Maple wee ees 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance R 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 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Notes Whirlpool Home a Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 388771 Printed in U S A 21985 Whirlpool Corporation tomatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
6. Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES e Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed e All rinses are cold IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit 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 in the water Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or tearing of load items Approximate fill with load CAUTION DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L MED 13 4 gals 50 8 L EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L LARGI CAPACITY 2 Speed St Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in 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 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 fo the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes Nm _ gt xa O lt O e 7 gt mn IT m a What happens in each cycle
7. dt fiber materials Small particles OTHER OPERATING can stick to fabrics washed in INSTRUCTIONS 10 following loads and cause skin Fora Rinse and Spin 10 irritation See the Installation Instructions for complete information Al33WS S3ILITIGSISNOdS3a INOA SIANIVIAI ANY SLavd ore eer ad SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water Cleaning the Lint Filter 10 has not been used recently usu CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11 ally wo weeks orlongel expo Winterizing 12 sive hydrogen gases may build IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR up inthe watai heater and Rol ASSISTANCE 43 water pipes To prevent injury or 1 Before Calling ae damage turn on all hot water Assistance 13 faucets and allow water to run 2 If You Need Assistance 14 for several minutes This will 3 If You Need Service 14 allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 lf You Have a Problem 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Starting your washer LA Tp Before starting your washer 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Startwasher Select a LOAD SIZE e Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you wantto wash e Set the knob on or between EX SMALL a few items and LARGE a full load NOTE Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results
8. in 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 12 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 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 els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked els the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cy cle These pauses are normal if your washer fills and drains with out running e Make sure that the 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 The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions gt nm x m e gt el m e mn lt O E z m m Oo nn m poo lt O m e a g
9. nish buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts fools etc O I m o O Oo m a gt z O z nm a Cc O o zZ oo o O gt Y zZ 9 ma O 7 lt je 7 gt n lt m pe PR a en NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e 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 11 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 Wi e interizing Because some water stays inthe washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather p ANTH FREEZE 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washer for a faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 10 Let it water iniet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze To use the washer aga
10. ob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak For best results use warm water for soaking stained laundry Hot water can set stains e 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 Control 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 best 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 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 fi
11. t wn wn m pa gt Z 19 m 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 4304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you inhow to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide Whirlpool network of fran chised TECH CARE Service Compa nies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple sooo eee ee 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ S
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