Whirlpool LA53OOXP User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA5300XP
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
CLOTHES
GUARD
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
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 Num
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa
tion Center with your "Laundry Guide,"
sales slip and warranty
There is no warranty registration to return Proot-ot-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
_________________
Model Number
Senoi Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" carefuily (or important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is instalied by a quaiified instailer.
• is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.’
• is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.’
• is properly grounded.'
• is used only for jobs normally
expected ot home automatic
washers.
• is properly maihtained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
•See the "Installation Instructions"
tor complete intormation.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE..................................
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS................... , 10
Fora Rinse and Spin . . . 10
Fora Drain and Spin . . 10
Fora Soak
Cleaning the Lint Fiiter .. 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Caliing for
Assistance.................. . 13
2. If You Need Assistance . 14
3. If You Need Service ... . 14
4. If You Have a Problem .
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a tew
seconds.
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer
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 instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation
SPECIAL CAUTION; If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes To prevent injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open
© 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size ot load you
want to wash
• The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (d few items), MED or
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
tor best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
• All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide”.
IMPORTANT: Use warm water
with the PERM’T PRESS or
SHORT cycles. For heavily
soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
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.
'Approximate
fill with load.
O
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.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
«5. 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 tilling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.
B. stop on a number in the cycle
you wont. The numbers ore min
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycie.
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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