Whirlpool LA5800XS manual

II 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 [...]

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 mat[...]

Operating instructions Starting Your Washer a /- Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place -1 a sorted load in the washer before StarWW it. 1 . Select a LOAD SIZE 2 Select . WATER TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. l Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL (a few small [...]

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. 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 temper- ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. Stop on [...]

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 cl[...]

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 PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. NOTE: The washer will [...]

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 2 1 Minutes cl Low Speed 1 A lndlcates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently perlod. washes and spins moder- ately soi[...]

WASH cl 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 WA[...]

Special care is needed when soaking laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of MS cycle.[...]

Other operating instructions Extra rinse option (automatic) For an automatic extra rinse in the If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in a REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL Cycles: REGULAR Cycle, make sure the button is . Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” in the “OFF” position. For an extra rinse in position before the REGULAR Cycle othe[...]

For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product. 2. Push Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point to the number in the SOAK Cycle. 4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next [...]

Caring for your washer OFF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. 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. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as p[...]

Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... :. ‘.’ “,-.; 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of R.V 3. Set the washer for a faucets. Disconnect or automobile type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the (see page 12). Let it inl[...]

If you need service or assistance, st you follow these five steps: Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Have you checked your home?[...]

2. If you need assistance:.. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: l-BOO-2534301 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service compan[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOIVMTIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’” service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacem[...]