use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000®
Large Capacity
Modei
LA5700XP
wave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidiiiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezer
Parte and features
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LAUNDRY |
TEMPERATURE |
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INFORMATION |
SELECTOR |
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SIZE |
CENTER |
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SELECTOR |
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CYCLE |
MAGIC CLEAN® |
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CONTROL |
LINT FILTER |
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KNOB |
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LIQUID BLEACH |
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DISPENSER |
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MODEL AND SERIAL |
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NUMBER PLATE |
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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 Mumbers here
When you need service or call with a ___________________
questioh, have this informatioh ready . Model Number
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.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return, Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for in-warranty service.
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide” and your "Laundry Guide” carefuily for important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer...
•is instalied 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 supply, wafer 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"
for complete information.
Contents |
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PARTS AND FEATURES... |
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES |
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SAFETY FIRST................... |
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STARTING YOUR WASHER . 4 |
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WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH |
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CYCLE................................. |
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OTHER OPERATING |
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INSTRUCTIONS.................. |
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Fora Rinse and Spin ... |
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Fora Drain and Spin . . |
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For a Soak or Pre-Wash .. |
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Liquid Bleaoh Dispenser |
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MAGiC CLEAN" Lint Filter |
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12 |
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Winterizing...................... |
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR |
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ASSISTANCE...................... |
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©1985 Whirlpool Corporation |
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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 irito your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the washer untii all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning, the basket wili automaticaiiy stop in a few seconds.
DO NOT ailow chiidren to operate or piay 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 possibie.
ALWAYS read and foilow instruc tions on packages of detergent and iaundry 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 giass fiber materiais. Smail particies can stick to fabrics washed in foliowing 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 aii 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent Before starting your washer: 2. Place sorted load in washer,
3 Start washer
Select a |
Select WATER |
1. LOAD SIZE |
2. TEMPERATURES |
•Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load 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 tor best permanent press results.
•Mafch the wash and rinse water temperatures to the type of fabrics and soils being washed
•This drawing shows a warm wash (top temperature) and cold 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.
"Approximate fill with load
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE (17.3 gals./65.5 L)*
-(14.7 gals./55.7 L)*
-(12.1 gals./45.8 L)* EX SMALL (9,5gals,/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 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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