Whirlpool LA5805XM User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Models LA5800XM and Model LA5805XM Parts and features UNDRY LA TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SIZE CENTER SELECTOR SERES TOR CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN CONTROL LINT FILTER KNOB not shown S LIQUID BLEACH DSL DISPENSER aR ML not shown AGITATOR BASKET Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer is used You shouid 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 youneed service or call with a questlon have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid near he 3 hinge Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide Service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Purchase Date Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide ond your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qualified installer is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight2. is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and is properly grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers is properly maintained e 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 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 Magic Clean Filter Suds Miser System Model LA5805XM only 10 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1983 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cteaning solvents gasoline osene into your vasher 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 is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a tew seconds DO NOT allov children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store detergent laundry
3. 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again ONE CUPDIOLOGIET gentto clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses itie anfifreoza 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 12 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOTFILL us a aum Isthe powersupply cord plugged in Are both water faucets open e Are fuses blownorcircuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e 5 the lid closed 5 power supply cord plugged in Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 112 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT 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 e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse Cycles e Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions gt e I X gt r
4. aids and other materials cool dry place where children can t reach fhem in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions POISON GAS can be formed chlorine bieach is used in the same wash as ammonia acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash g ass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu aily two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run tor several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 133 5 531111815 45 ANOA 53411 33 514 4 Starting your washer Before starting your washer TP med small NN PA hand __ large washable water saving load size selector Select a 1 LOAD SIZE change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR turn the knob to RESET Then turn the knob to point ata setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash Set the knob anywhere on or be tween HAND WASHABLE a few small items and EX LARGE a full load S
5. 95 liters of water you can have a qualified installer convert your washer to save more of the water To save wash water Be sure the stopperis in the storage tub The SUDS MISER System does not save rinse water from any cycle nor does save wash water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle To re use wash water 1 2 Set Cycle Control Knob on SUDS see illustration 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 fill ing with fresh water When the water has pumped back into the washer push in the Cycle Control Knob Off suds14 4 about the recom mended amount of detergent 5 Put in the clothes 6 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to 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 Contro 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 AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth water faucets turned off This takes to wipe the outside and inside dry the pressure off the water inlet valve Leave th
6. HIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 933 9999 14 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con suJtants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademork of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Notes IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE ol Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 385028 Rev Printed in U S A 1983 Whirlpool Corporation natic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges
7. e lid up until the basket is dry and hoses Wipe up spills right away Spills can duil or damage fhe finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc ww um x 8 7 NEVER USE THE WASHER TO store dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS 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 c Jg m lt e m O a 2 o n 7 lt gt e m 2 11 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 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 hi we J e P 1 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of 3 Set the washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN and drain antifreeze in the see page 8 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 secondsto mixthe antifreeze and water
8. ee your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer va hot hot warm cold ah m gt warm cold cold rinse energy savin temperature selector Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES energy temperalure seseclor lt 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 your Laundry Guide and printed under the washer lid LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results the when you have less thana fullload load must be able to move freely to wash in the water big a load or too little water can tear items EX LARGE 20 5 gals 77 6L MEDIUM 13 9 gals 52 6 L HAND WASHABLE 7 8 gals 29 5 L Approximate fill with load Permanent regular press 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE Magic Clean Filter Super Capacity Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care gt 2 Z 9 lt J 5 I m A knits gentle pull start push stop Select CYCLE and VASH 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 pushed in and turned only minutes of wash time The cl
9. for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse e Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise to any eon the dial See above drawing Pull Control Knob out soak 6 8 Ott pre ash For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin e The washer will fill to selected level with cold water agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 and 7 For a soak or pre wash For best results soak or pre wash heavily soiled or stained laundry e Use enough detergent or pre soak product for a single load e Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle use the 6 minute mark for a pre wash e Pull Control Knob out After filling the washer may pause before starting to agitate e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle regular heavy To start the soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Follow directi
10. heavily soiled laundry Level with no rinsing Use recom mended amount of detergent Selected Time High Speed Selected Time High Speed WASH Selected Time Low Speed Minutes Low Speed clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends 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 DRAIN HIGH RINSE No SPEED 2 Agitation SPIN Minutes 4 Spray i High Rinses Speed DRAIN No Agitation lt gt Ir Bn m 2 47 z m a lt m PARTIAL DRAIN LOW RINSE LOW DRAIN No SPEED 2 SPEED Pause Agitation SPIN Minutes SPIN about 1v 4 Spray High Minutes Rinses Speed REFILL ae NOTE Always use cold rinse water for COOL Minutes Permanent press fabrics DOWN High DRAIN LOW RINSE DRAIN LOW No SPEED 2 No SPEED Agitation SPIN Minutes Agitation SPIN 4 Sproy i Low Rinses Speed SOAK SOAK 6 6 Minutes Minutes No No Agitation Agitation WASH WASHER 6 STOPS Minutes Select Low Wash Speed Cycle lt Pre wash setting begins here see page 8 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other operating instructions regular heavy 2 Ofr pre wasn For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin
11. m lt O c 2 m m a lt m gt e 2 gt 2 rm 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpoo COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR lt gt Whirl ol TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WMIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SEAVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 999 9999 123 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS IRONERS SERVICING W
12. ockwise drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the To set the controls for a rinse and washer will agitate for the spin a drain and spin or a soak selected number of minutes or pre wash see page 8 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 start After agitation starts the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove ridus heavy soils and spin Selected heavy water from heavy or Level sturdy cotton fabrics High speed agitation low speed spin and cool ing of the wash waterbe selected fore the spin help clean Level clothing and keep wrinkles from setting into permanent press fabrics KNITS GENTLE Cycle 10 Low agitation and spin F speeds and shorter wash ler time gently wash delicate Selected items and washable Level synthetic knits Periods of agitation and soaking time clean stained yellowed gray selected
13. ons on the bottle forthe amount to use Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings 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 F1 washer basket Undiluted bleach 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash of the cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 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 will damage any fabric it touches SNOILONALSNI 10 For Model LA5805XM 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 If you do not want to re use wash water for a load leave the stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away STORAGE Tus STANDPIPE STORAGE DRAIN we oi The SUDS MISER System stores a portion of the wash water If you have a storage tub big enough to hold 25 gallons
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