Whirlpool LA5570XP User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000'
Large Capacity
Model
LA5570XP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
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.
MAGIC CLEAN®
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(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.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
___________________
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" care
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualified Installer.
• Is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric suppiy, water
suppiy and drain*
• is properly grounded *
• is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• 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”
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST...................
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.................... . 13
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For a Rinse and Spin ....
For a Drain and Spin .... . 10
For a Soak
MAGIC CLEAN " Lint Filter
Winterizing
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Servioe ..
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer
Before starting 1 Measure and add detergent,
your washer: 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 of load you
want to wash.
Set the knob anywhere on or be
tween EX SMALL (a few items) and
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.
IMPORTANT: Use warm water
with the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/
GENTLE cycles. For heavily
soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER EEVELS
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
•Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./65.5 L)*
MED (13.4gals./50.8L)‘
EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0L)*
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.
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.
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 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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