Whirlpool LA53OOXP User's Manual
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1. cupordeier gent to clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses the antifreeze 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets RRR SSCS RA C A RTM DP ACE ia CO PPR E aU a 7 i 12 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without fools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL Is the power supply cord plugged in SX Are both water faucets open e Are fuses blown or circuif breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked e 15 the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN Is the lid closed Is the power supply cord plugged in Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING A CYCLE e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse Cycles Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions continued on next page 7 lt c z rm m e m a lt m ie2. REFILL COOL DOWN Minutes DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray Rinses DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray Rinses DRAIN amp SPIN High Speed gt r gt m 2 121 2 m gt x Q m SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose Selected or panty hose in a net Level laundry bag Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain Minutes stains that need extra High pretreatment Use recom Speed mended amount of detergent The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray Rinses JIDAD re EB TE ERE BA AD SOAK WASH DRAIN amp 4 2 4 6 SPIN Minutes Minutes High Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse es Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise to any on the dial See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For a soak For best results use warm water for soaking stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product 265 For dra
3. the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes What happens im each cvcle Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Acycle for sturdily con regular structed fabrics that are heavily soiled regular wary cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled regular regular A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some synthetic fabrics NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray Rinses High Speed RINSE 4 DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray Minutes Rinses High Speed RINSE 4 DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray PARTIAL DRAIN Rinses Pause
4. a gt 2 gt z O m 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirlpdol 7 0W CAec FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPA NIES XYZ SERVICE CD 123 Maple 999 9999 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPA
5. 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids e soak or store urine soaked clothes AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc O m 9 E gt 2 0 2 Dd c O o e gt 2 0 a c s o X m 7 SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 1 i E E i 5 i i 1 Shut off both water 2 Puta quartof 3 Setthe washerfora i faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN i nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the 1 antifreeze and water CE ET 4 Runfhe washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again
6. NIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mapie 999 9999 14 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert F Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part amp for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpoo appliance IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE V Z 4 1 I ac o c e em er x AMNES sas TERRE ABER ne eem d nius EEG PEINE iir FCR MP EHI MR EAE E 7 Home Appliances 1 Making your world a little easier Part No 386897 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation natic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic
7. aR SREY ee ls e PRIME RW 04 iid use IT guide f Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA5300XP tave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freeze Parts features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB CLOTHES GUARD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET LINT FILTER TUB the washer is used shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information 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 Service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number Serial Number Purchase Date that is required for in warranty service Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care f
8. in and spin Your washer be set to drain and spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle e Pull Control Knob out to start washer e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start soak with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load for best fillering results Note The load type will vary the amount of lint build up To clean e Lift off the agitator barrel e Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel The filter is not removable Replace the agitator barrel and 403 9P into place BARREL Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers S X W NEVER USE THE WASHER TO store wet or dry laundry soak for more than
9. o 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 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 ina locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages 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 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 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 fiame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gt xa i e z m rm gt c a m ao lt O c Le a m eo V zZ e m o gt rm E lt Starting your washer Before starting o 1 Measure and add detergent your washer TT 2 Place sorted load in washe
10. r 3 Start washer Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES e Turn the knob to point ata setting Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed e The water level can be set for All rinses are cold EX SMALL a few items MED or Recommended wash tem peratures LARGE full load can be found in your Laundry Guide IMPORTANT Use warm water NOTE Use the LARGE water level with the PERM T PRESS or for best permanent press results SHORT cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely DO NOT in the water Too big a load or too OVERLOAD WASHER little water can cause wear or tearing of load items LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L MED 13 4 gals 50 8 1 Approximate EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L fill with load pull start push stap LARGE CAPACITY 5 Cycle Permanent Press Cool Down Care regular d HSVA ANOA ONILAVLS Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer pull start push stop regular 26 A Push in the Control Knob and Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in
11. ully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer is installed by a qualifiedinstaller is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can suppor the weight is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e 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 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin Fora Soak 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 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting fo 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 int
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