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use&care guide
'Whirlpool
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000®
Large Capacity
Modei
LA5600XP
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
MAGIC CLEAN
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. 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 Informa
tion Center with your "Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
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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 qualifiedinstaller.
• 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 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"
tor complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3
SAFETY FIRST....................
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
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For a Rinse and Spin ....
Fora Drain and Spin ....
For a Soak or Pre-Wash ..
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN" Filter....
Winterizing
1. Before Calling for
Assistance ....................
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service ...
4. If You Flave a Problem
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempfing to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning solvenfs, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use fhem 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 few
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.
HAZARDOUS FUMES 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
foilowing loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), explo
sive 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 wiil
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while It is open.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Starting your washer
Before starling
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
thatdescribesthesizeotload you
want to wash.
• 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.
2. TEMPERATE RES
• Match the wash and rinse water
temperatures to the type of fabrics
and soils being v^ashed
• This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and coid rinse
(bottom temperature) selection
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide"
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVEES
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
Select WATER
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
'Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3gals./65.5L)*
- (14.7 gals./55.7 L)*
- (12.1 gals./45.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)'
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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 tilling, 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
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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What happens in each cycle
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH
agitation time.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled
FILL
to
Selected1Minutes
Level
i
\
WASH
4
High
Speed
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
FILL
permanent
prest
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
IMPORTANT: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE.
These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal
washer operations, and the cooi down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS
Cycle.
to
Selected
Level
i
1
f
7
WASH
4
Minutes
High
Speed
i
1
f
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
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KINITS/GEMLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits
SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soak
additive The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
IMPORTANT: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE.
These pauses are normal. They allow for fhe reversing of the motor, normal
washer operations, and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS
Cycle.
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Other operating instructions
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
• Push Control Knob In.
• Turn clockwise to any« on the dial.
See above drawing.
• Pull Control Knob out.
• The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 - 9.
For a soak or pre-nash
*To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
10
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
• Push Control Knob in.
• Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
• Pull Control Knob out.
• The washer will drain and spin.
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
• Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product
• Push Control Knob in
• Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minute
mark for a pre-wash *
• Pull Control Knob out to start washer
• When the cycle is over, add de
tergent tor the next selected wash
cycle The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
Important; See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide.”
• Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess Never use more than 1 cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings Follow
directions on bottle for safe use Use
a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Load the washer first
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser DO NOT let bleach
splash, drip or run down into the
washer basket Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For more information on bleaching, see "Laundry Guide" page 11.
MAGIC CLEAN® lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected
lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint
collected in the drain or strainer.
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Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
NEVER USE THE WASHER TO..
• store wet or dry laundry.
• soak for more than 2 hours
• soak with chlorine bleach.
• soak with vinegar or other
acids.
• soak or store urine soaked
clothes.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up spills right away. Spills can
dull or damage the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product
not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of
the manufacturer of that product.
Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freez-
ingcancausea lotot damage. It your washer Is
stored or moved during the cold weather.
1. Shut off bofh wafer
faucets. Discon
nect and drain
wafer inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket
To use the washer again...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses
2. Connect hoses fo the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see pagelO) Let it
run for about 30
seconds fo mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com
plete cycle with
one cup of deter
gent to clean out
fhe antifreeze.
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K you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps:
!• Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fill:
' Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
• Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
• Are the water supply hoses kinked?
• Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
• Is the lid closed?
• Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
• Have you checked your home's
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycle:
• Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains with
out running:
• Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose is higher
than the water levei in the washer. If
It Isn’t...
• The washer may seem to be drain
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
• Water can siphon out. (See "Installa
tion Instructions.")
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2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE® serv
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301
Michigan
Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121
and talk with one of our trained Con
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obta in satistactory oper
ation from your appliance or, if serv
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro
vide after-warranty service, any
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look
in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under;
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(800) 632-2243
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran
chised TECH-CARE®
Service Compa
nies. TECH-CARE
4. If you have a
problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service as
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*lf you must call or write, please pro
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor
mation is needed in order to better re
spond to your request for assistance.
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