Whirlpool LA57l5XP User's Manual
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1. c g nn tr a m Fz O ard O s m er gt on z o x v O zZ o O gt 2 zZ Ti O a a cC 7 wn an 7 NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS e soak or store urine soaked can damage washer and dryer dials Clothes consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 13 Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product e e e Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again One cup ofdeter i gent to clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses the antifreeze 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 14 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance2. e Push Control Knob in OFF in any cycle See above e Turn clockwise to any eon the dial drawing See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water pullstan for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains reg lar e Use recommended amount of 6 detergent or pre soak product regubr 10 e Push Control Knob in heavy 14 e Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle e Pull Control Knob out to start washer e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash S soak 2 Cycle important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle pre wash To start soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle 10 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 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser DO
3. how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has lt a nationwide Whirlp ol network of tran i chised TECH CARE TECH CARE Service Compa L FRANCHISED SERVICE nies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 4 if you have a problem Cal our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model numbe
4. 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 O per lt m 7 O me lon 7 gt Z z mn sal X Cc O O Z wn For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 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 forcleaning are printed on the bottom ofthe filter 11 12 For Model LA5715XP The SUDS MISER System Your washer has the SUDS MISER System It has two drain hoses One hose moves a portion of used wash water into a storage tub and moves it back into the washer for use during the next wash The other hose carries water to another tub with an open drain or to a standpipe drain The storage tub should hold at least 20 gallons 76 liters If you do not want to re use wash water leave the stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away STORAGE TUB STANDPIPE To save wash water STORAGE DRAIN TUB TUB Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub The SUDS MISER System does not save rinse water from any cycle nor does it save wash water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle To re use wash wa
5. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked els the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during the per manent press cycle e Remember the washer will stop for about 2 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle If your washer fills and drains with out running e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isn t The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in
6. ay Rinses SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN DRAIN No Pause Agitation SPIN Low Speed 4 Spray Rinses REFILL NOTE Always use cold rinse water COOL for permanent press fabrics DOWN KNITS GENTLE Cycle Acycle that gently washes and spins delicate items WASH and washable knits Wash ea nylon hose in a net laun bine dry bag Speed Brief periods of agitation FILL WASH and soak time help remove to 2 heavy soils and certain Selected Minutes stains that need extra Level Low pretreatment Use recom Speed mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle SOAK Minutes WASH SOAK WASH WASHER 2 6 6 i STOPS Minutes itati Select Low Wash Speed Cycle Minutes Minutes Low No Speed Agitation Pre wash setting begins here see page 10 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle x gt 4 Ir gt vV vV m Z n zZ Laa gt 9 Ir 9 lt O m Other operating instructions pull start Permanent For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water need more detergent Extra de e Push Control Knob in tergent can require an extra rinse e Turn clockwise to the bar just before
7. g the basket will automatically stop in a few Tefel iTo CH DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them ina locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in foliowing loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer explo sive hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on ali 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS d gt za aN gt Z O ma m gt c xa m N e lt O Cc an a m 22 uv O Z a 2 m wn e Nn gt in m m lt Starting your washer PP Before staring your washer water saving load size selector Select a 1 LOAD SIZE saving aize selector 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer t
8. h in the Control Knob To will fitl to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 clock wise until it points fo OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Acycle for sturdily con mata structed fabrics that are spular heavily soiled Selected Minutes Level High eer Speed regular Acycle for regular loads of pall start fabrics that are moderately reii soiled Minutes High sees Speed regular heavy PERMANENT PRESS Cycle A special cycle with the push stop necessary cool down rinse Selected which helps keep wrinkles Selected Time Po reis from setting into Permanent Level High Press and some synthetic Speed fabrics 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 Rinses z I X v v m z nn zZ m gt 9 T O lt O m SPIN High Speed 4 Spr
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10. s See 4 temperature selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES e Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you wantto wash e Set the knob on or between EX SMALL a few items and LARGE a full load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes e Match the wash and rinse water temperatures to the type of fab rics and soils being washed e This drawing shows a warm wash top temperature and cold rinse bottom temperature selection 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 can cause wear or tearing of load items Approximate fill with load CAUTION DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER LARGE 16 9 gals 64 0 L MED 13 5 gals 51 1L EX SMALL 9 9 gals 37 5 L LARGE CAPACITY 2 Speed 6 Cycle Permanent Press Cool Down Care 72 gt 7 zZ 0 lt fe Cc A gt 2ed IT m D Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer pus
11. ter 1 Set Cycle Control Knob on SUDS see illustration 2 Pull the Control Knob out The washer will pump most of the water from the storage tub back into the washer basket Do not add clothes at this time The washer will finish fiH ing with fresh water 3 When the water has pumped back into the washer push in the Cycle Control Knob 4 Add about 2 the recom mended amount of detergent 5 Put in the clothes 6 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob fo start the washer 7 Drain the storage tub Water still in the tub will have any soil that has settled out The hose is cut on an angle to leave be hind about an inch of water and any soil from previous wash If you want a cycle other than REGULAR HEAVY to follow SUDS push in the Cycle Control Knob after the water has been pumped back into the washer Turn the knob right clockwise to the cycle and wash time you want Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes to wipe the outside and inside dry the pressure off the water inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket is dry and hoses Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should wut never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc mo pe b E wn
12. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Models LA5710XP and LA5715XP Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator F Parts and features LAUNDRY LOA CYCLE INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CONTROL SIZ SELECTOR CENTER SELECTOR KNOB a N LIQUID BLEACH K DISPENSER LINT FILTER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET TUB 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 cioth 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 Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate under the lid near the Serial Number hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number 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
13. your washer e is installed by a qualified installer e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation instructions for complete information Contents PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Cleaning the Lint Filter Suds Miser System Model LA5715xXP only CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinnin
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