Page 1: ... AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 L F Capacity LA5700XP ...
Page 2: ...p 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 Model Number I Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge Serlo Number 2 Purchasedatefromsalesslip Copy this information in these spaces Purchose Doie Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion C...
Page 3: ...ome automatic washers l is properly maintained l is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing l is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES 2 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3 SAFETY FIRST 3 STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6 OTHER OPER...
Page 4: ...best permanent press results l Match the wash and rinse water temperatures to the type of fobrrcs and soils berng washed l This drawing shows a warm wash top temperature and cold rinse bottom temperature selection Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load or...
Page 5: ... wash time The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob ...
Page 6: ...er 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 A cycle for sturdily con strutted fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 1 A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles ...
Page 7: ... hearthe 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 NOTE Always use cold rinse Water for permanent press fabrics ...
Page 8: ...ble knits SOAK AND PRE W ASH Cycles SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of detergent or presoak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle FILL to q Selected Level ...
Page 9: ... pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle ...
Page 10: ...asher will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results soak or pre wash heavily soiled or stained laundry l Use enough detergent or pre soak product for a single load l Push Control Knob in l Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle use the 6 minutes mark for a pre wash l Pull Control Knob out After filling the washe...
Page 11: ...lly into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the wusher basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and...
Page 12: ...until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or ne...
Page 13: ...water Inlet hoses 2 Put a quart of automoblle type antifreeze in the basket 3 Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN see page 10 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hose 2 Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets ...
Page 14: ...rol Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN l Is the lid closed l Is the power supply cord plugged in l Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING A CYCLE l Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in ...
Page 15: ...number see Step 2 or look in Your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 1 If you base a proh1em C 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 FGunts 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...
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