Whirlpool LA5580XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

ZhoTe;Capacity

LA5580XS

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 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY..

Page

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE LAUNDRY

INFORMATION CYCLE

CONTROL TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

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). Serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote

Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information

Center. Service Company

Phone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Additional Safety lnsfrucfions 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

is used only for jobs normally ex-

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

vinegar or rust remover.

is not run by children or anyone un-

able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

. Select

LOAD SIZE

Select

. WATER 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 be-

tween EX SMALL [a few small items]

and EX LARGE (a full load].

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

results.

Match the wash and rinse water

temperature to the type of fabrics

and soils being washed.

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics.

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 con cause wear or 8

CAUTION:

DO NOT

tearing of load items

‘Approxlmote

fill with load

OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE (21.1 gal./82.1 L)*

- (18.3 gaU69.3 L)’

EX<MALL [15.0 galJ56.8 L)*

(11.9 gal./45 0 L)’

4. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

6. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR NORMAL 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 tem-

perature. 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

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily

constructed fabrics that

are heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle fcr regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

NOTE: You may hearthe 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.

Gentle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the

agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

WASH

Low

Speed

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

A cycle that gently

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

SUPER WASH Cycle

rlndicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

rlndicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

The washer will proceed to the

REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you

want a different cycle to follow

SUPERWASH, push in the cycle

control knob, turn to the cycle and

time you want, pull knob out to

start.

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.]

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn ciockwise 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.

Your washer can be set to drain and

spin out water.

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before

the OFF area in any cycle. See

above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.

Liquid bleach dispenser

Always measure bleach. Do not

guess. Never use more than 1 cup

(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with

lower water level settings, Follow

directions on bottle for safe use. Use

a cup with a pouring spout to avoid

spilling.

1. Load the washer first.

2. Pour measured bleach carefully

into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach

splash, drip or run down into the

washer basket. Undiluted bleach

will damage any fabric it touches.

3. Start the washer. Bleach will be

diluted automatically during the

wash part of the cycle.

For more information on bleaching, see your “Laundry Guide!’

MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is

drained away with the wash and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected

in the drain or strainer.

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