Whirlpool LA5000XP User Manual
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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000 @
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Model Number
Ser,o, Number
Purchase Date
Serwce Company /
Phone Number
‘sponsibilities
Read this “U&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.’
9 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
Fora Soak
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
I. 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
your washer
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
I. L0.4D 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)
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
or LARGE (a
full load).
Select W.4TER
2.
TEMPER,4TL7RES
g Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and
woshed
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All rtnses are cold
Recommended wash temperatures
con be found in your”Laundry Guide”.
on load sizes.
LOAD SIZES AND W:4TER LEk’ELS
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
soils
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
being
*Approximate
fi!l with load.
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LARGE
SMALL (9.5
(17.2 gals./651
L)’
galsJ36.0 L)’
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