Whirlpool LA5525XT User manual
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- Washing machines
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- User manual
Use & Care
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LARGECAPACITYTWOSPEED
AUTOMATICWASHER
lA5525X-T
Contents
Important Safety Instructkna ..- . . . . . 3
operating lnstruotkne
Starting your washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What happans in each cycle . . . . - . . . . . 5
Other Operating lnstructkna
Rinse and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..i... 9
Drain and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manual dean lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Asslstanoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Whlrlpool Automatk Washer
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
01992 Whirlpool Corporation
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
w’ti thii product. Then axnplete the
form bebw. Have this information ready
ifyounesdsarviceorcallwitha
question.
l
&pymodelafxlwialnum&sfrom
plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date fmnl the sales slii.
l KeepthisbooktheLaundryGull
andthesakssliitogetherinahandy
pleoe-
Model Number
Serld Number
PurchawDato
Servke Company Phone Number
If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide labal. remove it lt will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub brfskfy with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
of
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
‘bg detergent before removing glue as
de&bed above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol. flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions’ on page 3.
Important Safety Instructions
l Read all Instructions before uolng These !3ubstances give ofl vapors
the washer. that can create a FlRE HAZARD or
l NEVER wash items cleaned, wash- EXPLOSION.
ccl. soaked in or spotted with wax, l If hot water has not been used .C’
paint. gasoline, or flammable fluids recently (usually 2 weeks or bnger),
in the washer. The fumes can create hydrogen gases may build up in the
a FlRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. water heater and the hot water
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX-
fabrics containing these materials. PLOSIVE To prevent injury or
l NEVER albw children to operate, damage, before using your washer,
play with, or crawl inside the washer. turn on all hot water faucets and al-
Close supervision of children is bw water to run for several minutes.
necessary when the washer is used This will allow gases to escape. DO
near children. NOT smoke or use any open flame
l When discarding an old washer, near the faucet while it is open.
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent l You are responsible for maklng
accidental entrapment. sure that your washer:
l DO NOT reach into the washer -is installed, repaired, and has parts
basket while it is filling with water, replaced by a qualified person.
while agitator is moving or while -is properly installed and leveled on
basket is spinning. II the lid is a fbor that can support the weight.’
opened while the basket is spin- -k conneded to the correct 3-prong
ning, the basket will automatically outlet, electric supply, water supply
stop in a few seconds. and drain.’
l DO NOT tamper with controls. -k properly grounded.’
D NEVER use or store flammable fluids -is properly maintained.’
(drycleaning solvents, kerosene) in -k protected from the weather and
or near your washer. DO NOT add kept where the temperature will nol
flammable fluids to the wash water. fall below freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
l ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
alck and other materials in a ad, dry l ALWAYS unplug the power supply
place where children can? reach cord before attempting to service the
washer.
them-inakckedcabinetifpossibIe.
l ALWAYS read and follow instructions l DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
on packages of detergents and materials. Small particles can stick to
laundry aids-especially warnings and fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
precautbns.
l HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
If chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
l You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
- k used only for jcbs normally exped-
ed ol home automatic washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it prcpe*. 3
Operating lnsttuctions
Starting your washer
Be sure bo measure and add detergent. then placa a sorted load In the washer
1.Salectaloadaka
l Turn the knob to point at a setting that
descrbesthesizeofbadyorrwantto
wash. .C
l
Thaknobcanbesetanywhereonor
between EX SMALL (a few small
items) and LARGE (a full bad).
NOTE: For best washing results, items
should move freely ln the washer. Do
nof overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too bw for your wash
bad.
For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level.
Reduce wash time when using the
I3 SMALL water level setting. Loads
with only a few small items need less
wash time for best results.
2 Sakct water temperature
l Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.
l The top temperature is the wash
sabctbn and the bottom temperature
ls the rinse selection.
NOTE: Use warm wash water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or KNlTS
GENTLE Cycles.
For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit dothes. prewash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
3. Select cycle and wash tlms
Start the washsr
l
Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it dfxkwlse.
l
Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the
number in the wash cycle you want.
The numbers are minutes of wash
time.
l
Start the washer by pulling out the
Cycle Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the selected water level with
the selected wash water tempera-
ture. The washer will begin agitating
Immediately after filling. Agitation
can ofxur with the washer lii up or
down.
l
To stop the washer at any time, push
in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart
the washer, pull out the Cycle
Control Knob.
Wh!; happens in each
Each cycle has been designed for
different kinds of fabrics.
When the Cycle Control Knob is
set to a number and pulled out, the
washer fills before agitation and timing
starls. After agitation starts, the knob
turns clockwise until it points to OFF
and the cycle ends.
The washer will pause briifly
throughout each cycle. These pauses
are normal for washer operation.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR
and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the
last few minutes of wash agitation
time.
5
Operatlng lnstructlons
Contlnued
Regular/Heavy Cycle
A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics
that are heavily soiled.
to Selected Level
RegularILlghtCycle
A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that
are moderately soiled.
to Selected Level
Permanent Press/Heavy Cycb Permanent Press/Light Cycb
A cycle designed for moderately A cycle designed for lightly soiled
soiled permanent press and some permanent press and some synthetic
synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse fabrics. The cooldown rinse helps
helps keep wrinkles from setting into keep wrinkles from setting into these
these items. items.
RINSE High speed
DRAIN No Agitation
SPIN
Low Speed. *my Rinse
I
Knits Gentle/Regular Cycle
A cycle that gently washes and spins
moderately soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
Knlts GentWLlght Cycle
A cyde that gently washes and spins
lightly soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period.
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Other Operating Instructions
Rinse and spin
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled cbthes. or washing spe&kare
items, you may want an extra rinse
and spin.
1. Push Cycle Control Knob in.
2 Turn dodcwise to one of the dpts
on the dial, as illustrated. “*
3. Pull Cyde Control Knob out The
washer will fill to selected level,
agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.
Drain and spin
A drain and spin may help shorten
drying times for some heavy fabrii or
specialcare items by removing excess
water.
1. Push Cyde Control Knob in.
2 Turn cl&wise until indicator points
to any bar just before an OFF area
on the dial, as illustrated.
3. Pull Cyde Control Knob out. The
washer will drain and spin.
, Manual clean lint filter
Clean the fitter at the bottom of the
agitator after every bad for the best
filtering results.
AQltstOr
band Manual clean
Unt Rlter
To clean:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2 Wash or wipe the filter dean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and
snap it into place.
Q
If You Need Service Or Assistance
We suggest you follow
these steps:
1. Before calling for assistance _.
Performance problems often resutl
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fill:
l Is the power supply oord plugged
into a iive circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Are both water faucets open?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
. Are the water suppty hoses kinked?
l fs the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spln:
l k the lid closed?
. ls the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycle:
l The washer pauses briefly at
different times in each cyde. These
pauses are normal.
If your washer fllb and drains
without running:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose b higher
than the water level In the washer.
lfltbdt:
l The washer may seem to be draining
during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out
(See Installation Instructions.)
2 If you need assistance*...
Cell Whlrlpool Consumer Asslstance
Center telephone number. Dial free
from anywhere In the U.S.: I
14w-2!5M301/~
and talk with one of our trained insult-
ants. The consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, it service is nacessary.
recommend a qualified service company
in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-83
Benton Harbor. Ml 49922
Please include a daytime phone number
in your correspondence.
3. If you need service*...
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Whirlpool has a
lm fl;t~~~~twolk
*RvlQ WhirlpoolbY
service companies.
Whirlpool service techniciins are trained
to fulfill the produd warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in the
United States. To locate the authorized
Whirlpool service company in your area,
call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number (see Step 2) or bok in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
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4. If you need FSP
replacement parts’,
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for qualiiy parts.
La& for this symbol af qualii when-
ever you need a replacement part for
your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and
work rigM, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications usad
to build every new Whirlpool appli-
ance.
To bcate FSP replacement parts in
your area, refer to Step 3 or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Canter number in Step 2.
5. If you are not sstlsfbd with how
the problem was sohfed’,.
l Contact the Major Appliance
Consumer Actiin Panel (MACAP).
MACAP is a group of independsht
consumer experts that voices “,
consumer views at the highest levels
ol the major appliartcs Industry.
. Contact MACAP only when the
dealer, authorized servicer or
Whirlpool have failed to resolve your
problem.
Major Appliance Consumer
Actbn Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
l When requesting assistance, please
provide: model number, serial
number, date of purchase, and a
complete description of the problem.
This information is needed in order
to better respond to your request.
Gesroaae ssaembly
oovered by your
warranty. SW beck
co& for more
lnfomlstlon.
WHIRLPOOL@
Automatic Washer Warranty
AWC
LENGTH OF WARRANlV WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR FSPO replacement parts and repair labor to corrsct
WARRANlV defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or
From Date of Purchase workmanship. Service must be provided bv an
authorized WhirlpoorsY service company. ,;
UMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear&se
WARRANTY
assembly il d&dive in materials or nrotfunanship.
From Date of Purchase The gearwse assembly k shown in the Service or
As.sktana3’ saction of thii book.
FSP replacement parts for any fop and lid rust.
UMlTED TEN-YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it cradc, or fail
WARRANTY to c;ontain water, due to defective materials or
From Date of Purchase wolknlanshii.
WHlRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A Setvlce calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. Instruct you how to use the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or conact house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer k used in other than normal. single-family
household use.
C. Piup and delivery. This product k designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God
or use of products not approved by Whirlpool
E Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications
made to the appliance.
WHIRLPCOL CCRPCRATlCN SHALL NOT BE LlABLE FOR HClDENTAL CR
CGNSEGUENTUU DAMAGES. Some states do not albw the exdusbn or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so thii limitation or exdusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specifii legal rights, and you may ako have other
rights whii vary from stata to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact
your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, fi 888 the 3ervice and As&tan& section of thii book After
cheddng %ewice and Assistance,’ additional help can ba found by calling our
Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-253-1 301, from anywhere in
the U.S.
@ Registered Trademark I SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation
Part No. 3357454
81992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A
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