Whirlpool LA5300XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Large Capacity

Model

LA53ooxs

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Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4

Starting Your Washer . . . . 4

What Happens in Each Cycle 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS..

For a Rinse and Spin . 10

For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak . . .

Cleaning the Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing . .

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY

Page

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE

ZNTER / KNOB LINT

FILTER

(not shown)

A 1 (not shown)

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:

1. Complete

Model and Serial Numbers

Model Number

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge). Seria, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. PurchaseDate

Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Service Company

Center.

Phone Number

Please

complete and mail the Owner Registratlon Card furnished with

MS product.

Addifional 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

making sure that your washer:

chlorine bleach is used in the same l is used only for jobs normally ex-

wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.

vinegar or rust remover. l is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly.

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

a sorted load in fhe washer before starting it.

1 2

Select

. Select a LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES

l Turn the knob to point at a setting l Match the wash and rinse water

that describes the size of load you temperature to the type of fabrics and

want to wash. soils being washed.

l The water level can be set for l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

EXSMALL(a few items), MED or energy and help prevent wrinkles from

LARGE(a full load). setting into fabrics.

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for besf permanent press results.

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 too

little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items. 0

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

*Approximate

fill with load.

LARGE (17.3

gals./655 L)*

MED (13.4

galsJ50.8 L]’

EX SMALL (9.5

galsI36.0 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.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 6 minutes of agitation in

the REGULARNORMAL 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 temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

Tostop 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 isset 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 OFFand the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

DRAIN

Agitation

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for

permanent press and

some synthetic fabrics that

are moderately soiled.

The cool-down rinse

helps keep wrinkles from

setting into these items.

NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some

cycles. In some cycles, cold water issprayed on the spinning load to help with

the rinsing.

A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The

cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these items.

SHORT Cycle

Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and spin

time. Wash nylon hose or

panty hose in a net laundry

bag.

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.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

(Pause]

Alndlcates the machlne Is

pausing tor a brief soak

period.

-1.- I

1 1’ 1

Cycle 1

I’ 1

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I I

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 detergent

can require an extra rinse.)

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.

For a soak

For best results, use

warm

water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry

Hot water can set stains.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain and

spin out water.

Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before

the OFFarea in any cycle. See

above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

2. Push Control Knob in.

3. Turn clockwise to point to the

number

in the SOAK Cycle.

4. Pull Control Knob out. The

washer will start.

5. When the cycle isover, add

detergent for the next selected

wash cycle.

The Soak Cycle

should always be followed by

a Wash Cycle.

Important: See additional care

information in your “Laundry

Guide!’

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