Whirlpool LA5800XS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA58OOXS

‘wowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AM Condltloners. Dehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refqerator-F

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. 12

Extra Rinse Option 72

For a Rinse and Spin . 12

Page

For a Drain and Spin 12

For a Soak 13

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13

MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 13

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 14

Winterizing,, 15

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 16

WASHER WARRANTY 20

01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

SELECTOR / CENTER

LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

EXTRA RINSE

SWITCH

MODEL AND SERIAL

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

TUB

MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

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 Date

Keep this book, Your “Laundn/ Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company

Center. Phone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Additional Safety Instructions 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

-1 a sorted load in the

washer before

StarWW it.

Select a 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).

To change the water level after the

washer has started to fill, turn the knob

to RESET,then the desired water level.

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

results.

Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures by pushing a button.

This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature) and cold rinse

(bottom temperature] selection.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in vour “Laundrv 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 can cause wear or

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’

MEDIUM (16.4 gais.162.1 L)’

EX SMALL (11.9gal./450 L)’

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in

and turned only clockwise.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer will

fill to the level you set with wash

water of the selected temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

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.

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 setto a number and pulled out, the washer fills

before agitation and timing starts. Affer agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise

until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

FILL

Selectee

Level

FtLL

elected

Level

WASH

/ Minutes

LOW

Speed

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

frig#E~l~,~

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

items.

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

NOTE: You may hear the sound of wafer 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.

NOTE: The washer will proceed to

Extra Rinse, if selected. See page 12.

NOTE: The washer will proceed to

Extra Rinse, if selected. See page 12.

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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

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 items.

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

WASH

1 Minutes

Low

Speed

1 A lndlcates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

A cycle that gently perlod.

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.

A Indicates the machlne is

pausing for a brief soak

perlod.

WASH

NOTE: Always I

High for permanent

Speed

Jse cold rinse

press fabrics. water

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.

SUPER WASH Cycle

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

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