Whirlpool LA5500XK Owner's Manual

Model LASOOXK

Regular Capacity

Whirlpool

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Use& Care

Guide

- LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

-A / CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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-LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

WATER TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

[ Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
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When you need service, or call
with a question, have this Inform&on
ready.
1 Complete Model ar;d Serial Numbers
[from the plate under the lid near the ~~~~. ._~
hinge].

2. Purchase date from sales sirp (or date

installed)

Copy ti-,ls InformatIon in these

spaces Keep this book in the Laundry
Information Center with your

Guide,

sales slip and warranty

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Before using

your Washer

Please read ihis booklet to be

sure your washer IS instailed and used

properly It will
results and longest life your washer wus
designed to gave

You are personally responsi-

ble 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 can 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 electrlcally 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

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Is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate It properly.

Remove

Guide label It will be easier to remove
before the washer IS used

You may want to wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth before using
to remove dust from storing or shipping

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
laundry Guide for tips on deter­gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special

items.

See the lnstallatlon Instructions for
complete informatlon

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CAUTION: Store laundry deter­gent and additives in a cool, dry

place where children can’t
reach them.

help you

the Consumer Buy

get the best

Contents

Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer 3

Understanding Your Washer
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes.

Important Detergent Information

Cleaning the Lint Filter 6

For a Pre-Wash

For Rinsing Only

For Spinning Only
CycleOperation

PERMANENT PRESS 8
KNITS GENTLE
REGULARHEAVY ”

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SOAKCYCLE :‘. 10

If You Need Service or Help

1. Before Calling for Service 10

2. If You Need Service

3. IfYouHaveaProblem .,. 11

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loading your

Washer ,c

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Load without packing so items can

move freely for best cleaning and

least wrinkling.

5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com­bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.

Understanding

For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.

1. Sort the Laundry into loads.

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Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for informa-

tion and samples of typical loads.

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Try to mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer.

2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.

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See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.

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Add dry bleach or water condi-

tioner (not fabric softener) if used.

Follow the package directions

carefully.

3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Add­ing to the Washer Basket.

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See the “Laundry Aids”section of

the Laundry Guide for more

information.

4. load the Washer.

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Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put

all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal­anced load can cause the washer io
shake during spinning.

your Washer

This automatic washer has cycle
settings with different agitation and spin
speeds for different fabric types For
example, the REGULAR
has high agitation and high spin
speeds The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle,
has high agitation speeds, but low spin
speeds

The washer has a

SELECTOR

level to match the size of the load.

You can select the wash water temper-

ature best for the amount of so11 and
fabric type In each load

go Into detail on the “what and why”
of each setting. Read this and the Laun~
dry Guide carefully to get the best
cleaning results

that lets you adjust the water

It has a

Sections In this Use & Care Gude

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

HEAVY Cycle

LOAD SIZE

Your automatic uasher IS easy to
use. To make it even easle’ read the
following steps before starting your first
ioad

Start your washer after you put In
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry aids occordlng to InformatIon
on page 3

1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.

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Select the water level that matches

the size of the load See page 5 for

more ~nformatior:

IMPORTANT For the best cleaning

sure the load has enough water for

2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

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Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and soils being
washed All rinses are cold

3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.

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Push the Cycle Control Knob in and

turn It tothe right (clockwise)

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Stop when the pointer is on thenum~

ber of minutes of washing you want

in the cycle you want.

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Instructions for which cycles to use for

each fabric type are under the ltd.

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To start the washer, pull the Cycle

Control Knob out. When the cycle

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over, the washer will stop.

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To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in.

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To change a setting,

trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn
the Control Knob to the right (clockwlse)
to the setting you want Pull the knob
out to start the washer

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Pages a- 11 show what happens In

each cycle

Pull It out to restart the washer

push the Con-