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use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA5200XT
iiers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers Buill in Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compacto
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
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©1988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
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For a Drain and Spin...........
For a Soak
Cleaning the Lint Filter —
Winterizing...........................
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
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ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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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.
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LINT FILTER
(not shown)
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a
question.
• Copy Model and Serial Numbers
from plate (under lid near hinge)
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
• Keep this book, your "Laundry
Guide" and your sales slip in the
Laundry Information Center.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Important safety instructions
A WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury
fo persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety
information before using your washer.
NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, WARNING: If hot water has not been
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or
gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build
washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
hand launder and air dry fabrics con- EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
hand launder and air dry fabrics con- EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
taining these materials. damage, before using your washer.
taining these materials. damage, before using your washer,
NEVER allow children to operate, play turn on all hot water faucets and allow
with,orcrawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This
supervision of children is necessary will allow gases to escape. Do not
when the washer is used near children, smoke or use any open flame near
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, kerosene) in or near your washer. Do not • is properly grounded*
add flammable fluids to the wash
water. These substances give off va
pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION.
the faucet while it is open. ■ ^
You are personally responsible for I ^
is installed, repaired, and parts re
placed by a qualified person,
is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight.*
is connected to the right kind of out
let, electric supply, water supply
and drain*
• is properly maintained.
• 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
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can't reach
them - in a 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.
and Your Responsibilities
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 washer:
• is used only for jobs normally ex
pected of home automatic washers.
• is not run by children or anyone un
able to operate it properly. 3
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operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1. Select a LOAD SIZE
ENERGY SAVING
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Coloot
2. WATER TEMPERATURES
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
• The water level can be set for EX
SMALL (a few items), MED or LARGE
(a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for besf permanenf press results.
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 ifems.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
• Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
• All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevenf wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE (17.3 gals./65.5 L)‘
MEDIUM (13.4 gals./50.8 L)‘
EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)‘
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^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
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.
Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
will fill to the level you set with
wash water of the selected tem
perature. After filling, the washer
will agitate for the selected
number of minutes.
B. Stop on a number in the oycle
you want. The numbers are min
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle.
D. 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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What Happens in Each Cycle*
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the diai in each cycie are the minutes of WASH
agitation time.
When the Cycie Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
FILL
to
Selected
Level
A cycle for sturdily con
structed fabrics that are
heavy to moderately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
FILL
to
Selected
Level
A cycle designed for mod
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
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WASH
8-6
Minutes
High
Speed
WASH
4
Minutes
High
Speed
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WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
(
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DRAIN i
Agitation ■
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
REFILL
COOL
DOWN
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KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
SOAK Cycle
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
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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.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out The washer
will fill ta selected level; agitate
2 minutes; 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 or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
*
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be setta drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in the REGULAR cycle.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out The washer
will drain and spin.
1. Use recammended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the SOAK Cycle.
4. Pull Control Knob out The
washerwill start
5. When the cycle is over, add
detergent tor the next selected
wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed by a
Wash Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information in your “Laundry
Guide.”
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*To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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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:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wipe the fiiterciean inthe
bottom of the agitator barrei. The
filter is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrei and
snap into place.
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Caring for your washer
&
OFF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, fhis takes the
pressure oft the water inlet valve and
hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to
wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave
the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe
up spills right away. Spills can dull or
damage the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
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SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer.
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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.
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...
Shut off both water
faucets. Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of R.V.
To use the washer again...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses,
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
or automobile type
antifreeze in the
basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 10). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
, Run the washer
through a com
plete cycle with
one cup of deter
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
!• 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:
Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
• Have you checked your home's
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
• Are the water supply hoses kinked?
• Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
• Is the lid closed?
• Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
• Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycie:
• Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains
without running:
• 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 ievei in the washer.
If It Isn’t:
• The washer may seem to be drain
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
• Water can siphon out. (See “Installa
tion Instructions!’)
• Are both water faucets open?
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2« If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® serv
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
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*...
Whiripool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECHCARE® Service Com
panies. TECH-CARE
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 Yeilow
Pages under:
APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-
MAJOR - SERVICE & REPAIR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
SERVICE COMPANIES
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 MAPLE
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WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
XYZ SERVICE CO
123 MAPLE . . . 999-9999
service technicians
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -
MAJOR - REPAIRING 4 PARTS
OR
WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
XYZ SERVICE CO
999-9999
4 IRONERS - SERVICING
FRANCHISED TECH-CARE SERVICE
123 MAPLE . 999-9999
OR
SERVICE COMPANIES
SERVICE COMPANIES
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. Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP®
replacement parts*...
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look tor 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.
*lf 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 belter
respond to your request for
assistance.
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WHIRLPOOL* AUTOMATIC WASHER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF 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
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. 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.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. 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.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
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 parts for any part of gearcase 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.
AW001
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
Part No. 3350633 Rev. A WlUrlPOOl
©1988 Whirlpool Corporation “
Printed in U.S.A.
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