Whirlpool LA5300XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Large Capacity

Model

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

‘ZED INFORMATION TEMPERATURE

CENTER SELECTOR

SELECTOR / CYCLE

FILTER

/MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

- BASKET

- TUB

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.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready: Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge). Serial Number

2. Purchasedatefromsalesslip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warranty. Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for important use and safety

information.

You are personally responsible

for making sure that your

washer..

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly rnstalled and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

is connected to the right kind

of outlet, electric supply, water

supply and drain.-

* is properly grounded.,

is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic

washers.

is properly maintained.

is protected from the weather

and kept where the tempera-

ture will not fall below freezing.

. 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

SAFETYFIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

For a Rinse and Spin 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8

Cleaning the Lint Filter 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE tNSTRUCTlONS -

Starting your washer

Beforestarting

your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a Select WATER

1. LOAD SIZE

TEMPERATURES

The water level can be set for EX

SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.

Select the water level that

matches the load size.

See your “Laundry Guide” for

details on load sizes.

Match the wash water tem-

perature to the type of fabrics

and soils being washed.

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash tempera-

tures can be found in your

“Laundry Guide”and printed

under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Use less than a full tub of For best cleaning results,

water when you have less than the load must be able to move

a full load to wash. freely in the water. Too big a

load or too little water can

tear items.

LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)’

MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’

EX SMALL ( 9.9 gals./37.5 L)’

*Approximate fill with load.

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

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Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time. The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

Cycle.

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.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

To set the controls for a rinse and

spin, a drain and spin, or a soak

or pre-wash, see page 8.

What happens in each cycle

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

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

SHORT Cycle

SOAK Cycle

Cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permanent press

fabrics.

Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net laun-

dry bag.

Periods of agitation and

soaking time clean

stained, yellowed, gray

or heavily soiled laundry.

Use recommended

amount of detergent.

clockwise until it points. to OFF and the cycle ends.

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

HIGH-

SPEED

SPIN

4 Spray

Rinses

SOAK

Minutes

Agitation

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.]

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwrse to any

on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected level

with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,

drain and spin.

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry.

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For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water.

Push Control knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

Use enough detergent or pre-soak

product for a single load.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle.

Pull Control Knob out.

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. Important: See additlonal

care information on page 7 of your

“laundry Guide!’

9 Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control

Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Cleaning the lint filter

Water runs through the lint filter

whenever the washer agitates,

Check it often to make sure its clean

and is filtering at its best.

To remove it for cleaning, press the

release and pull straight out. Instruc-

tions for cleaning are printed on the

bottom of the filter.

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.

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.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

can damage washer and dryer dials,

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

washer or dryer.

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. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of

faucets. Dtscon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze in the

water inlet hoses basket.

To use the washer again.. .

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer.

3. Turn on the water faucets

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page 8). 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

the antifreeze.

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