Whirlpool LA5580XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA5580XM

Yaw Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condilroners. Dehumrdiflers. Automatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features

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LAUNDRY

INFC$LYA;ON _-_-

-SELECTOR

SELECTOR / /

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 Num- Model Number

bers

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge). Seria, Number

2. Purchbse dote from sales slip.

COPY !his information in these spaces.

Keep

this book in the Laundry Informo- Purchase Dote

tion Ce,nter with your “Laundry

Guide,”

sales slip and warranty, Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no

warranty registration

to return. Proof-of-purchase is a11

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 installed 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

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8

ForaRinseondSpin _..,,,._.. 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 Hove a Problem 11

01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a Select WATER

1. LOAD SIZE

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

between EX SMALL (a few items)

and EX LARGE (a full load].

See your “Laundry Guide” for

details on load sizes.

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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.

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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS ii

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

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. r

RGE (20.5 gals.177.6 L)*

(16.3 galsJ61.7 I)* i

(12.1 gals./458 L)’

EX SMALL ( 7.8 gals.129.5 L)’ 1

I *Approximate fill with load.

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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.

D. 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 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 turn:

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Low-speed spins and

cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permanent press

fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

SOAK Cycle

Low agitation and spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items and washable

synthetic knits.

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.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

(Pause

about 1%

Minutes)

WASH

, Minutes

High

Speed

SOAK WASH

HIGH

SPEED

, SPIN

4 Spray

Rinses

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 For a drain 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 anymon 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.

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.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundrv.

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 additional

care information on page 7 of your

“laundry Guide!’

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 it’s 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

ina can cause a lot of damaae. If vour washer is

stored or moved during the cold weather.

1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of

faucets. Discon- 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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