Whirlpool LA50000XS User's Manual
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1. THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor and normal washer operation 0 m a a Z 0 Z 1 Cc 2 O Z Other operating instructions REGULAR KNITS GENTLE KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain and spin for heavily soiled loads which spin out water need more detergent Extra detergent _ 4 Push Control Knob in can require an extra rinse 2 Turn clockwise to the bar just before 1 Push Control Knob in the OFF area in any cycle See 2 Turn clockwise to any e on the dial above drawing See above drawing 3 Puii Control Knob out The washer 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load for best filtering results NOTE The load fype will vary the amount of lint build up To clean 4 Lift off the agitator barrel 2 Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable 3 Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to water faucets turned off thistakesthe wipe th2. IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 14 4 If you have a problem Cail 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 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 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 respond to your request for assistance IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE wo WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company FSP replacement par
3. cle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle KNITS GENTLE 4SOAK WASH 2 2 Minutes Minutes a Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits 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 For better fabric care in the REGULAR cycles the agitation speed is reduced 0 FT xv Z z 6 Z x during the last few minutes of wash time z O O Z CD IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor and normal washer operation KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle pa KNITS GENTLE 4 Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period Acycle 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 The washer will proceed to the etna a REGULAR HEAVY Cycle If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH push in the cycle conirol knob turn to the cycle and time you want pull knob out to start IMPORTANT
4. d turn it to the right It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise C Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper ature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes REGULAR lt _ NORMAL 10 N 5 2N HEAVY 14 NN _ B Stop on a number in the cycle you want The numbers are min utes of wash time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle NOTE The washer will fill only when the knob points within a FILL area D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob oO m Z 6 Z x O 0 za 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 fo OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle REGULAR wr WASH 6 Minutes Minutes High Low Speed Speed Acycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle REGULAR Minutes High Speed Acy
5. e outside and inside dry Leave pressure off the water inlet valve and the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe hoses 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 ww SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc m a oO m z 6 Z Z a i O 0 z e O 2 Z TI 6 a lt Q c a lt x m a NEVER USE THE WASHER TO 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 can e soak or store urine soaked damage washer and dryer dials con clothes soles 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 12 Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freezing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of 3 Set the washer fora faucets Disconnect automotive type DRAIN and SPIN see and drain water antifreeze in the page 10 Let it run inlet hoses basket for about 30 seconds to
6. efore using your washer 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 it is open You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer eis installed repaired and parts re placed by a qualified person eis properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply water supply and 0 e is properly Orounded e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them ina locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laun dry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation You are personally responsible for making sure that your
7. iphon out See Installa tion Instructions mw lt m O gt a m e 7 lt QO c z m m 76 lt QO m O 7 gt gt Z mm 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S _ 4 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Com panies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt 0 ZZ FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp
8. mix the antifreeze and waiter 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again one cup of deter 4 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets If you need service or assistance we Suggest you follow these five 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 e ls the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage s Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box s Are the water supply hoses kinked e Is the 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 into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked you home s main fuses or circuit breaker Dox If your washer stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal your washer filis and drains without 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 fo be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can s
9. ts for any part of gear case assembly if defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown below FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange GEARCASE ASSEMBLY COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY lt gt Whirlpool Part No 3349111 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
10. urnished with Serial Number this product Important safety instructions O including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer NEVER wash items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or flammable fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics con taining these materials NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children when discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off va pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION WARNING if hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage b
11. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA5000XS Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator F Contents PARTS AND FEATURES For a Rinse and Spin IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Drain and Spin INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the Lint Filter OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Starting Your Washer Winterizing What Happens in Each Cycle IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR OTHER OPERATING ASSISTANCE INSTRUCTIONS WASHER WARRANTY 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY SIZE INFORMATION _ CYCLE SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB LINT FILTER not shown MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown 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 1 Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Numb 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate under the lid near the hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book your Laundry Guide and sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company Center Phone Number Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card f
12. washer eis used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers e is not run by children or anyone un able to operate it properly 3 SNOILONALSNI ALJAVS INVIYOdWI SIANLVIA ANV Slav Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place TTP a sorted load in the washer before starting it WATER SAVING ENERGY SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Select 2 WATER TEMPERATURES 1 Select a LOAD SIZE e Turn the knob fo point fo a setting e Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils want fo wash being washed e The washer level can be set for SMALL e All rinses are cold a few items or LARGE a full load Recommended wash temperatures can See your Laundry Guide for detailson be found in your Laundry Guide load sizes LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely CAUTION in the water Too big a load or too DO NOT little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER tearing of load items LARGE 17 2 gal 654 L SMALL 9 5 gal 36 0 L Approximate fill with load REGULAR NORMAL 10 1 g HEAVY 14 1 SUPER WASH 4 LAAGE CAPACITY 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE GENTLE waSH SYSTEM KNITS GENTLE PULL START PUSH STOP Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob an
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