Whirlpool LA5578XT User manual

Use&CareGuide

Temperature selector

Model and serial

(under lid)

Bleach dispenser

MAGIC CLEANe

lint filter

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SUF?ERCAPAClTYTWOSPEED

AUTOMATICWASHERS

LA5578XT LA558OXTlA5668XT LA6058XT

Contents

Important Safety Page

Instructions.. 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your washer 4-5

What happens in each cycle 5-9

Other Operating Instructions

Rinse and spin IO

Drain and spin 10

Liquid bleach dispenser 11

MAGIC CLEAN8 lint filter 11

Loading 12

Loading suggestions 12

If You Need Service Or

Assistance. 13-14

Whirlpool Automatic Washer

Warranty.................... 16

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided

with this product. Then complete the

form below. Have this information ready

if you need service or call with a

question.

Copy model and serial numbers

from plate (under lid near hinge) and

the purchase date from the sales slip.

Keep this book and the sales slip

together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If your washer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. It will be easier

to remove before the washer is used. To

remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.

Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

ing detergent before removing glue as

described 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.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

. Read all instructions before

using the washer.

l NEVER

wash items cleaned,

washed, soaked in or spotted with

wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable

fluids in the washer. The fumes

can create a

FIRE HAZARD

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS

hand

launder and air dry fabrics contain-

ing these materials.

l NEVER

allow children to operate,

play with, or crawl inside the

washer. Close supervision of

children is necessary when the

washer is used near children.

When discarding an old washer,

ALWAYS

remove the lid to prevent

accidental entrapment.

l NEVER

put your hands into the

washer until all motion stops. If the

lid is opened while the basket is

spinning, the basket will automati-

cally stop in a few seconds.

l DO NOT

tamper with controls.

l NEVER

use or store flammable

fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,

kerosene) in or near your washer.

DO NOT add flammable fluids to

the wash water. These substances

give off vapors that can create a

FIRE HAZARD

EXPLOSION.

- SAVE THESE IN

If hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or

longer), hydrogen gases may build

up in the water heater and the hot

water pipes.

HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE.

To prevent injury or

damage, before using your washer,

turn on all hot water faucets and

allow water to run for several

minutes. This will allow gases to

escape. DO NOT smoke or use

any open flame near the faucet

while it is open.

l You are responsible for mak-

ing sure that your washer:

- is installed, repaired, and has

parts replaced by a qualified

person.

- is properly installed and leveled

on a floor that can support the

weight.*

-is connected to the correct 3-

prong outlet, electric supply,

water supply and drain.’

- is properly grounded.*

- is properly maintained.*

- is protected from the weather

and kept where the temperature

will not fall below freezing.

*See the Installation Instructions.

ISTRUCTIONS -

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

l ALWAYS

store detergent, laundry

place where children can’t reach them

- in a locked cabinet if possible.

aids and other materials in a cool, dry

l ALWAYS

read and follow instructions

on packages of detergent and laundry

aids - especially warnings and

precautions.

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.

the washer.

l DO NOT

machine wash glass fiber

l ALWAYS

unplug the power supply

materials. Small particles can stick to

cord before attempting to service

fabrics washed in following loads and

cause skin irritation.

l You are responsible for making

sure that your washer:

- is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly. 3

OperatingInstructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are

designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

NOTE:

Your model may not include all the features shown.

Startingyourwasher

(models LA5578XT and LA8058XT)

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before

starting it.

1. Select a load size

Turn the knob to point at a setting that

describes the size of load you want

to wash.

For models LA5578XT and lA6058XT

The water level can be set for EX

SMALL (a few small items), MEDIUM

or EX LARGE (a full load).

For model LA5668XT (not shown):

The water level can be set for EX

SMALL (a few small items), MEDIUM

or LARGE (a full load).

For model LA558OXT

Set the knob anywhere on or between

EX SMALL (a few small items) and

EX LARGE (a full load).

NOTE:

For best washing results, items

should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the washer or choose a

water level that is too low for your

wash load.

(model LA5580XT)

For best results with permanent

press clothes, use the EX LARGE or

LARGE water level.

2. Select water temperature

Match the water temperature to the

type of fabric and soils being washed.

The top temperature is the wash

selection and the bottom temperature

is the rinse selection.

NOTE:

Use warm wash water with

the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS

GENTLE Cycles.

For heavily soiled permanent press

or knit clothes, pre-wash or presoak

before washing in warm water.

3. Select cycle and wash time

Start the washer

Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise.

Stop when the indicator on the knobs

outer ring points to the number in the

wash cycle you want. The numbers

are minutes of wash time.

Start the washer by pulling out the

Cycle Control Knob. The washer will

fill to the selected water level with the

selected wash water temperature.

After filling, the washer will agitate for

the selected number of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Cycle Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Cycle Control Knob.

Whathappensineachcycle

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

clockwise until it points to OFF and the

cycle ends.

The washer will pause briefly

throughout each cycle. These pauses

are normal. They allow for the reversing

of the motor, normal washer operation

and the cool-down portion of the

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of

water sprayrng during the spin parts of

some cycles. In some cycles, water is

sprayed on the spinning load to help

wrth the rinsing.

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.

Operating Instructions

Continued

Regular/Heavy Cycle

A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics

that are heavily soiled.

Regular/Normal Cycle

A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that

are moderately soiled.

to Selected Level

6 Minutes High Speed

Minutes

Low Speed

High Speed, Spray Rinse

FILL

to Selected Level I

6 Minutes Low Speed

Permanent Press/Normal Cycle

A cycle designed for moderately soiled

permanent press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep

wrinkles from setting into these items.

Permanent Press/Light Cycle

A cycle designed for lightly soiled per-

manent press and some synthetic fab-

rics. The cool-down rinse helps keep

wrinkles from setting into these items.

to Selected Level

PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause)

REFILL COOL-DOWN

Low Speed, Spray Rinse

to Selected Level

2 Minutes High Speed

4 Minutes Low Speed

REFILL COOL-DOWN

Low Speed,

Spray Rinse

Operating Instructions

Continued

Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle

A cycle that gently washes and

spins moderately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

Knits Gentle/Light Cycle

A cycle that gently washes and

spins lightly soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

to Selected Level

4 Minutes Low Speed

Low Speed, Spray Rinse

to Selected Level

2 Minutes Low Speed

Low Speed, Spray Rinse

Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period.

Super Wash Cycle

Use for washing heavily soiled loads

that require maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of detergent

recommended when using the

SUPER WASH Cycle.

to Selected Level J

4 Minutes High Speed I

After the partial drain, the washer

automatically refills and goes into the

REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. Be sure to

use enough detergent for the double

wash.

OtherOperatingInstructions

Rinseandspin

When using extra detergent for heavily

soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items, you may want an extra rinse

and spin.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise until indicator points

to one of the dots on the dial, as

illustrated.

3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The

washer will fill to selected level,

agitate 2-4 minutes depending on

the cycle selected, drain and spin.

Drainandspin

A drain and spin may help shorten

drying times for some heavy fabrics

or special-care items by removing

excess water.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise until indicator points

to any bar just before an OFF area

on the dial, as illustrated.

3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The

washer will drain and spin.

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