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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA5oooxs
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, 10
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CYCLE
EMPERATURE
SELECTOR
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
+ NUMBER PLATE
(not shown]
AGITATOR
’ BASKET
\TUB
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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
serio, Number
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
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with
thlr product.
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry
cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach
washer.
them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun-
fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and
and cause skin irritation,
precautions.
You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
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is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover,
petted of home automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
3
Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
I
. Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
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Turn the knob to point to a setting
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Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you
to the type of fabrics and soils
want to wash.
being washed.
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All rinses are cold.
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The washer level can be set for SMALL
(a few items) or LARGE (a full load].
See your “Laundry Guide” for details on
load sizes.
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
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 galJ65.l L)’
SMALL (9.5 gal./360 L)*
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3.
Start the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right.
It must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes 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.
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.
To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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