Whirlpool LA5311XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000”

Large Capacity

Model

LA5311XP

wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllioners Dehumldlflers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-FreeZf

Parts and features

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- AGITATOR

- BASKET

- LINT FILTER

- 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). Serio, Number

2. Purchbse date from sales slip.

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

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 installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.’

4 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

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS IO

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak : IO

Cleaning the Lint Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER.

Winterizing : 1 11

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.. 13

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 13

2. If You Need Assistance 14

3 If You Need Service 14

4. If You Have a Problem 14

(E’l986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

Measure and add detergent

2 Place sorted load In washer

3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Turn the knob to point at a setting

Match the wash water temperature

that describes the size of load VOL! to the type of fabrtcs and soils being

want to wash washed

The water level can be set for

EX SMALL (a few items), MED or

LARGE (a full load).

All rinses are cold

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

LOAD SIZES AVD W.4TER 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.

‘Approxlmote

fill with load.

LARGE (17 3 gals 65.5 L]’

MED (13 4 gals 50.8 L)’

EX SMALL (9 5 gals 36 0 I)’

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 REGULAR 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.

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

HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily solled.

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled

YLKMANt.3 1 YKLSS Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

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WASH

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High

Speed

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

IUU

High

Speed

4 Spray

Rinses

RtNSE

High

Speed

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SHORT Cycle

Brief periods

agitation

and soak time help remove

heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra

pretreatment. Use recom-

mended amount of

detergent or pre-soak

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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 clockwise to any* on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Conrrol 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 stained laundry. Hot

water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product

Push Control Knob in.

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.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minute

mark for a pre-wash.*

Pull Control Knob out to start washer.

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. The SOAK Cycle should

always be followed by a Wash

Cycle.

Important: See additional care

information on page 7 of your

“laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Cleaning the lint filter

Clean filter after every load for best

filtering results. Note: The load type

will vary the amount of lint build-up.

To clean:

Lift off the agitator barrel.

Wash or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

,. snap into place.

LINT itlEE

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