Whirlpool LA5OOOXP User Manual
use&care guide
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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA5000XP
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
CLOTHES
GUARD
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LINT FILTER
(Not shown)
TUB
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 underthe lid nearthe
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
There is no warranty registration to return, Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
_________________________
Modei Number
Serioi Number
Purciiase Date
Service Company
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" carefuiiy for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is instailed 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, 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"
for complete information.
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 .
Fora Soak
Cieaning the Lint Filter ,
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing........................
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service . ,
4. If You Have a Problem .
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammabie fiuids (drycieaning soivents, gasoiine, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammabie
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer untii aii motion stops. If
the lid is opened whiie the bas
ket is spinning, the basket wiil
automaticaliy stop in a few
seconds.
DO NOT aiiow chiidren to
operate or piay with the washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, iaundry
aids and other materiais in a
cooi, dry place where children
can’t reach them - in a iocked
cabinet, if possibie.
ALWAYS read and foiiow instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and iaundry aids - especiaiiy
warnings and precautions.
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chiorine 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
following 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 will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
(©1985 Whirlpool Corporation
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
• The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items) or LARGE (a full load).
See your "Laundry Guide" for details
on load sizes.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATE RES
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed,
• All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide”.
EOAD SIZES AND WATER EEVEES
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
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
'Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 gals./65,1 L)*
SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)*
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