Whirlpool LASOOXM User Manual

use&care guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Large Capacity Model LA5500XM

wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LINT FILTER

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. Compiete Model and Serial Num

bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge).

2. Purchasedate from sales Slip-

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry informa tion Center with your "Laundry Guide," saies slip and warranty.

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is al

that is required for in-warranty service.

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 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 Page

PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST

STARTING YOUR WASHER .. 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN

EACH CYCLE

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

For a Rinse and Spin ....

For a Drain and Spin ....

For a Soak or Pre-Wash .. 8 Cleaning the Lint Filter ..

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing .........................

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE .........................

1. Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service ... 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

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2 3 3

6 8

8 8

8 9

11 11

Safety first

ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer.

NEVER put flammabie fluids (drycieaning solvents, gasoline, 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 all mation stops. If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning, the basket wiil 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 possibie.

ALWAYS read and foliow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especially warnings and precautions.

POISON GAS 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 materiais. 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), flam mable 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 tor several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

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.

• Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE (a full load).

See your "Laundry Guide” for details on load sizes.

2. TEMPERATURES

• 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” and printed under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Use less than a full tub of water

when you have less than a full load to wash.

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move treely

in the water. Too big a load or too little water can tear items.

Select WATER

LARGE

MEDIUM

EX SMALL

'Approximate fill with load.

(16.9gals./64.0 L)* (13.5gals./51.1 L)*

( 9.9gals./37.5L)*

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