Whirlpool LA5300XP Owner's Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
~oW,CaPacity
LA53OOXP
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
-BASKET
. LINT FILTER
.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 youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchbse date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with vour”Laundrv Guide:’
sales slip and warrant-y.
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
Golwer
P”rchase Date
servrce
Phone Number
Company/
Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Core 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 qualified installer
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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that con
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.-
. 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
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES, 2
YOUR RESPONSlBlLlTlES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE,
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
Fora Soak 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 13
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service 14
4. If You Hove a Problem 14
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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
EX SMALL (a few items], MED or
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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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.
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‘Approximate :
fill with load.
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LARGE (17.3 gals. 65.5 L)’
MED (13 4 gals. 50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gals. 36.0 L)*
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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.
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
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR 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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