Whirlpool LA5500XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
Large Capacity
Model
LA55ooXP
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Remove the Consumer 1
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
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from plate under the lid near the
hinge].
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Model Number
Ser,ol Number
Purchase Do+e
Service Company/
Phone Number
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all
Your
Read this “Use and Care 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 qualifiedinstaller
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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 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
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is net run by children or anyone
unable to operate it prOPerlY.
*See the “Installation InstrUCtiOnS”
for complete information.
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES..
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER.
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE.
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak
Cleaning the Lint Filter..
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
I. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
~~~1985 Whirlpool Corporation
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3
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
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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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Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL [a few items] and 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.
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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CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
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LARGE (17.3 gals./655 I)’
MED (13.4 galsJ50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gals36.0 L)’
Start the washer
3.
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 min-
utes 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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