Whirlpool LB5500XK User Manual

Model LB5500XK

Design 2000

Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER

Use & Care

Guide

LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER

AGITATOR

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

It you ever need 1o caí' for service you

will need to give the Model and Serial - -

Numbers, Your automatic washer hasM.ese
numbers on a plate under tne 'id near
the hinge.

Copy the numpers ri inese spaces,
Sleep this book in the Laundm informiatinn
Center with your cccj.co'.ry Guide
sales slip and warranty.

Mode' No

Serial No.

'■Crchase lns*aSatior date

Before using

your Washer

Please reacJ tnis bs'OKiet to be
sure vour 'w'Qsher rrstai.eci and used
properly It w'lM heiD scu get the best
results and 'onges* i *e vour vvasher was
designed to give

You are personally responsi
ble for making sure that your
washer...

• Is installed by a gijairied installer,

• Is properly nsta led arid leveled on a
f'oor tnat can supoor* the weight '

• Is c ynnected tow^e rignt kind of outlet

electnc supply, water suppvy and dram '

• Is properly elecomaliy grounded,

• Is usea only for jops nonmally
expeced of nom,-- autornaoc washers

• is properly mao tamed

• Is pmtec*ed the weother,

• Is not run by children or anyone
unable to operatfs it properly.

Remove tne Co-o^mer Buy
Guide label. It win pe easier *0 remove
befom 'he w-asherusecu

■•'ou may 'wo'O o: wifje out 'ne
casket -with a do'-rp clotn before using
to remove dust trsm-' stciri'ig or snippinrg

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide tor tips on deter

gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.

See ’ne Installati or- imstojc* ons fc-r
ccrn^ipiete mfor'^

SAFETY FIRST

Do not permit children to operate
or ploy with the washer.

CAUTION: Store laundry deter
gent and additives in a cool, dry

place where children can't
reach them.

SPINNING SAFETY

If the lid is opened while the bas

ket is spinning, the basket will

automatically stop in a few sec
onds. DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE

ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS
COMPLETELY.

SPECIAL CAUTION

Flammable gases may build up in
hot water pipes and heater. This
can happen when hot water
hasn’t been used for a while (usu
ally two weeks or more).

To prevent injury or damage,
allow any gases to escape by
running hot water from the faucet
nearest the washer for several
minutes. Don't smoke near the
faucet while it is open, and turn
off any open flame.

Contents

Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
Understanding Yaur Washer
Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
Important Detergent Information
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
For Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only

Cycle Operation

If You Need Service or Flelp

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PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS gentle , ,, ,

REGULAR HEAVY

SGAK CYCLE ..........................

PRE WASH
' Before Galling for Service ,

L It You Need Service ................

' If You Have a Problem

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Loading your

Understanding

Washer

For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.

1. Sort the Laundry into Loads.

• Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Lauhdry Guide for informa
tion and samples of typical loads.

• Try to mix large and small Items for
best movement in the washer.

2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket.

• See detergent information on page
6 and in Section l\^ of the Laundry
Guide,

• Add dry bleach or water condi

tioner (not fabric softener) if used.

Follow the package directions
carefully.

3. Load the Washer.

• Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal
anced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning,

• Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.

4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the Dispenser.

• See page 7 and the ' Laundry
Aids" section of the Laundry Guide for
more information.

5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener only to the Deep Rinse Cycle.

• DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com

bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.

your Washer

This automatic washer has cycle
'ertings with different agitation and spin
i:'C eeds for different fabric types. For
oample, the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
nas high agitation and high spin
speeds. The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle,
has high agitation speeds, but low spin
speeds

The washer has a LOAD SIZE
SELECTOR that lets you adjust the water
level to match the size of the load.

It has a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
You can select the wash water temper
ature best for the amount of soil and
fabric type In each load

Sections in this Use & Care Guide
go into detail on the "what and why"
of each setting. Read this and the Laun

dry Guide carefully to get the best

Cleaning results

Lint Filter

The lint filter is self-cleaning. It
Titers water used in both the wash and

the rinse. When the washer drains, lint

collected is flushed away.

If your washer drains into a tub,

watch the drain strainer for the lint, A

inty load can plug the tub drain and

cause an overflow.

Using your Washer

water saving

load size selector

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1

Your outor-'otic -uer is easv to
use, ’o make it esen ec.3s.er reaa trie
following steps before storfing your firsf
load

Start your '.vashe' ofter you put ¡n
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry aids according to information
on page 3 and page 6

1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.

• Select the water level that matches

the size of the loaa See cage 5 for
more informatiori

MPORTANT: For the best cleaning
results with the ¡east wrinkling, make
sure the load has enough water for
items to move freely

2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

• Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and soi s being
washed. All rinses are cold

IMPORTANT: Use WARM WATER

with the Permanent Press or Knits­Gentle cycle. For heavily soiled
permanent press or knits, pre
wash or pre-soak before washing
in warm water.

energy saving

temperature selector

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Cold water rinses save energy
and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.

3. Select a Cycle and Start the

Washer.

• Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn it to the right (cicxskwise]

• Stop when the pointer is on the num

ber of minutes of washing you want

n the cycle you want.

• Instructions for which cycles to use for

each fabric type are under the lid,

• To start the washer, pull the Cycle

Control Knob out. When the cycle is

over, the washer will stop.

• To stop the washer af any time

during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer.

• To change a setting, push the Con

trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn
the Control Knob to the right [clockwise]
to the setting you want. Pull the knob

out to start the washer,

• Pages 8 -11 show what happens in

each cycle.