Whirlpool LA5590XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000”

Fore; Capacity

LA5590XP

Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

INFORMATION SELECTOR

MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

HES

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

- AGITATOR

- BASKET

- TUB

Remove the Consumer

IBuy Guide label. It will be

easier to remove before

the washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth

Tir.r;rif;orn storing or

before using to remove

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. Purchase 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

There IS no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

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 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

MAGIC CLEAN” Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11

Winterizing 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE, 13

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 13

2. IfYou Need Assistance 14

If You Need Service 14

4. If You Have a Problem 14

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-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS - 3

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3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

Match the wash watertemperature

that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being

want to wash. washed.

Set the knob anywhere on or

between EX SMALL [a few items)

and EX LARGE (a full load].

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics.

NOTE:Use the EXLARGE water

level tar best permanent press

results.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD

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.

CAUTION :

DO NOT I

OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)*

(18.3 galsI69.3 L)’

(15.0 galsI56.8 L)’

EX SMALL

(11.9gals./450 L)*

3. Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

B. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

C. 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.

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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts. the knob turns clock-

wise until it p’;ints to OFF and ttie cycle ends.-

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

A cycle for regular loads of

;otxi;y that are moderately

PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Cycle

A special cycle for heavily

to moderately soiled per-

manent press items. The

cool

down

rinse helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permanent press

and some synthetic items.

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.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for mod-

erately to lightly soiled per-

manent press and synthetic

items. The cool down rinse

helps keep wrinkles from

setting into permanent

press and some synthetic

items.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washers

and spins delicate items

and washable knits. The

cool down rinse helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into fabrics.

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 pre-soak

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

r ------ l

PARTIAL

DRAIN

[Pause)

1 SOAK 1 WASH SOAK I I WASH I DRAIN I SPIN I WASHER11

Minses

Agitation

I’

Special care is needed when soaking 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 any .on the dial

See above drawing.

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.

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 - 9.

For a soak

pull s1ar1

‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle

Control Knob must point to a number

in the SOAK Cycle.

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.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle:

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.

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

,0 collected in the drain or strainer.

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