Whirlpool LASOOXP User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA5500XP
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
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.
^opy 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 necrrfhe
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 tor in-warranty service.
Mcdf Nurrd.ier
Seria. Number
Purcr^ jse Date
Service Company
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" carefuliy 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
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin .........................8
Cleaning the Lint Filter .8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE ......................................11
1, Before Calling for
Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance . 11
3 It You Need Service ...................11
4 If You Flave a Problem ..............11
:)1984 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 wosher.
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 fe w
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.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
3
8
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), 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
for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while if is open.
- 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
• Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE (a
full load)
See your "Laundry Guide" for details
on load sizes.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type of faPrics and soils being
washed.
• All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide’.’
LOAD SIZES AND WATER EEVEES
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely All A DO NOT
in the water. Too big a load or A OVERLOAD WASHER.
too little water can tear items. ^ ^
LARGE (17.3 gals./65.5L)*
MED (13.4 gals. 50.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0L)*
‘Approximate fill with load.
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