Whirlpool 3LA5580XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

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3LA5580XS

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Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES . Page

2 For a Rinse and Spin 10

IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Drain and Spin 10

INSTRUCTIONS. . . 3 MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter . 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11

Starting Your Washer 4 Winterizing,, 12

What Happens in Each Cycle 6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

OTHER OPERATING ASSISTANCE 13

INSTRUCTIONS . . 10 WASHER WARRANTY.. 16

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOADLOAD

SIZESIZE l.AUNDRlLAUNDRY

INFORMATION

INFORMATI,.. TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN @

.- .... m-m.-..- LINT FILTERLINT FILTER

(not

shown)

KNOB

ODE1 AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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.

Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number

(from plate under the lid near the serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Pur6hoseb9te

Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Center. Service Company

Phone Number

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card turnished with

thlr product.

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply

and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the

place where children can’t reach washer.

them- in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to

on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads

dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.

precautions. You are personally responsible for

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if

chlorine bleach is used in the same

wash as ammonia or acids such as

vinegar or rust remover.

making sure that your washer:

is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home automatic washers.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

1 2

Select

LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween EX SMALL (a few small items)

and EX LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

results.

Match the wash and rinse water

temperature to the type of fabrics and

soils being washed.

* All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles from

setting into fabrics,

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide!’

I : .i *Fitaem

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS T.

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely

in the water. Too big a load or too

little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items. OVERLOAD WASHER. ;

*Approximate

fill with load. (21.7 galJ82.1 L)* !

(18.3 galJ69.3 L)* J

(15.0

galI56.8 L)* j

(11.9gal./450 L)’ ;

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer will

fill to the level you set with wash

water of the selected temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will.

agitate for the selected number

of minutes,

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

What Happens in Each Cycle*

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds 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

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

items.

WASH

Minutes

Low

Speed

WASH

‘L

Min6utes

LOW

Speed

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during tI= cnin nn* nf=nma I

cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinr ,,,,

the rinsing. y 8”“” I” Ivap w*111I

Geniie Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the

agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

1 DRAIN 1, 1 SPIN FILL 1 1 RINSE 1 1 DRAIN 1 SPIN 1 , 1 SPIN 11

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these items.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

rlndlcates the machine is

I 1

A cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

pauslng for a brief soak

period.

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

SUPER WASH Cycle

A Indicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads thatrequire

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

The washer will proceed to the

REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you

want a different cycle to follow

SUPERWASH, push in the cycle

control knob, turn to the cycle and

time you want, pull knob out to

start.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent. (Extra detergent

can require an extra rinse.]

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to any

on the dial.

See above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will fill to selected level; agitate 2

minutes; drain and spin.

Your washer can be set to drain and

spin out water.

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before

the OFF area in any cycle. See

above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is

drained away with the wash and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected

in the drain or strainer.

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