Whirlpool LA50000XP User Manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER
Design 2000 k;qE,Capacity
LA5000XP
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LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
MODEL AND SERIAL
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BASKET
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.
Cops, your Model and Serial Numbers here
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question, have this InformatIon reacdy
1. Complete Model and Serial fudrn bers (from plate under the lid necr the hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip COW this information In these soaces
Keep’ (his book in the Laundry In’forma­tion Center with your”Loundry Gu!de
sales slip and warranty
There IS no warranty reglstratlon :O return Profzlf-of-purchase
that IS required for in-warranty ser, rce
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Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” care­fully for important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer...
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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
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is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.*
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is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*
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is properly grounded.‘
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is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the ‘Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin
ForoSoak
CARING FOR YOUR &SHER
Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer

1 Measure and add detergent. 2 Place sorted load in washer. 3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.
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The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items).or LARGE [a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details on load sizes.
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
8 Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
9 All rinses are cold
Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.
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.
DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 gals./65.1 L)*
SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)’
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