Whirlpool LA5805XK User's Manual
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1. PRE WASH CYCLE Use for neavily soiled items that may need two washes use enough detergent for a single wasn When the washer stops add one 2 6 more detergent and select a cycle pre wash o SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURE e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT TO START if You Need IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Three Steps e Is the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open 1 Before calling for service x vy Problems are sometimes Caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped e Are the water supply hoses kinked e Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out X Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot fading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills Do not use bleach dispenser See Laundry Guide for more information WASH SOAK WASH 2 Minutes 6 Minutes Minutes Low No Low Agitation Agitation Agitation WASHER STOPS Select a Cycle X Dissolve enzyme pre soak and detergent powders to help prevent spot fading on colored items If you use chlorine bleach it MUST be diluted with a quart of warm water and added after the washer fills Do not use bleach dispenser See Laundry Guide for more inform2. Models LA5800XK LA5805XK Super Capacity lt gt Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use amp Care Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER LINT FILTER AGITATOR Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ole eS ready he A 1 Complete Mode and Serial Numbers from the plate under the lid near the a NERES hinge e A 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Before using your Washer Please read tnis booklet to be sure vour washer s istalled and used properly It will heip you get the best results and longest ife your washer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer e is installed by a qua ified installer is properly installed and leveled on a oor that car support the weight T e Is properly electrically grounded e s used only for obs rarmally axpectea of non a autematic washers e Is properly maintained Is protected from the weather e Is not run by ch idren or anyone unable to operate i properly Remove tne Consumer Buy Guide label It wl be easier to remove before the washer s used You may want t wipe out the b
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4. dered detergents If the recom mended amount of detergent makes too much suds switch to a lower sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent Use the following chart as beginning suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your Laundry Guide for more infor mation pages 14 22 RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FULL TUB WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds Normal Suds High Suds No phosphate Liquid Detergents 114 cups 300 mL 134 Cups 425 mL 2 cups 475 mL Follow package recommendations 13 to 1 s cups 80 to 325 mL depending on the brand 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains t12 cups 350 mL 134 2 cups 425 475 mL 3 cups 700 mL 3 2 cups 825 mL 2 2 cups 600 mL 3 cups 700 mL and amount of soil Follow package recommendations These recommendations do not apply e In areas where phosphates are banned e In areas with laws limiting by weight or percentage the amount of detergent used in a wash load For Rinsing Only Your washer can be set to rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse or for laundry that only needs a rinse and spin There is a dot just after the num bers in PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If you push in on the Cycle Control Knob turn the pointer to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out the washer will fill agitate drain and spin If you want high agitation and a high speed spi
5. on page 3 and page 6 4 Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Select the water leve that matches the size of the load See page 5 for more informatior e To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR first move to RESET Ther move It back to the setting you want IMPORTANT For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling make sure the load has enough water for items to move freely 2 Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR e Match the wash and rinse water tem peratures to the type of fabrics and soils being wasned See the instructions under the washer lid and on page 14 in your Laundry Guide e Be sure to use a cold rinse for PERMA NENT PRESS and KNITS GENTLE Cycles SUPREME j hot warm coid cold s 2 SPEED 5 CYCLE Super Capacity Permanent Press COOL DOWN Care Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics 3 Select a Cycle and Start the Washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the right clockwise e Stop when the pointer is on the num Der of minutes of washing you want inthe cycle you want e Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type ar e To start the washe e under the lid r pull the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle is over the washer wil stop e To stop the washer at any time during a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull it out to restart the washer e To change a setting push the Con trol Knob in
6. have a high speed spin permanent press 2 6 10 WILISAS J3SIN SGNS 3H ONISN AINO ONINNIdS AINO ONISNIA NOIUYWAOJANI 1N3O4313Q for the number of minutes you want the Cycle Operation The numbers in each cvcle are The ge Jeet os Da woshe ot ye oy lle Ss or washer to agitate before it drains and tre oy cle Loren Epo 3a NIE fills for he rinse You will want longer designed hema Herit LOYE wit agitation times for heavily soiled loads presset aJ AR pet l jy eect You cnoose the wash and rinse WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Use for permanent press fabrics Cool permanent ing of the wasn water ard low spn press 2 speeds hele reven the setting of wrinkles PARTIAL DRAIN Selected Hight Pause Level e SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURES e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START REFILL COOL DOWN KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items and washable synthetic knits such as polyester nylon acrylic Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag DRAIN No Agitation e SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURES PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT TO START REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE Use for sturdy white and colorfast cot regular tons and for heavy work clothes High e heavy agitation and spin speeds are pre set for best cleaning results e SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURES e PUSH IN K
7. E amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number When calling from Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaiil 800 253 1124 All other states 800 253 1301 If you move Jo Make sure that your appliance is correctly insa led and to insure its Continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service compary for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be cies py you Pap hints Ou caro eer CARE ser y Vou OVE senice by Node arasena h OPERI OE a Xer Ase retar yoursae fo verty OU wOvar y O uS Remember Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help vou mainta n the quality originally built mo your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why ot take the time now to look up his te eohore number and jot it down ir the cace prov ded onthe cover u 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Wh rloool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance
8. NOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START with the water erpercture von sAn TEMPERATURE SELECTOR You set the TA Ari ris the tuke e tr poe SELECTOR NOTE Your avis a e cy LOAD 5 ZE That some LOW SPEED SPIN 4 Spray Rinses 2 Minutes Low Agitation SPIN cycles have SPRAY RIN SES Cold water is sprayed on the spine ng load to nelp rirse and er ove istergen residue f of thy you UNTO cycle Gnd Start tn washer VLI Change your mind pus in the Cycie Contre Knob and tur worms nicht fciockwise to tre sett og you iF Oul RINSE LOW 2 Minutes SPEED High SPIN Agitation aD RINSE WATER WASH fg She ERE Agitation apre seg EO E res atter port aa a NOTE A ways use COLD RINSE WATER for Knits and Delicate items FILL Selected Temp erature RINSE 2 Minutes _ High Agitation HIGH SPEED SPIN 4 Spray Rinses O lt O m O m gt O z SOAK CYCLE Tris cycle 5 not for washing if soaks ag tates spins out the water and stops no nese Jse tforstained yellowed grey or neavily solea laundry with a detergent or pre soak product Chlorine bleach if 5 6 wanted should be added to the cycle you pre wash use atter the SOAK Cycle is over SET LOAD SIZE e SET WATER TEMPERATURE e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME PULL OUT TO START FILL SOAK To i Minutes Selected Noo No Level Agitation
9. TLE REGULAR HEAVY OAK CYCLE RE WASH If You Need Service or Help Before Cailing for Service 2 You Need Service If you save a Problem ey N een N rao aAA ie E Be an ak es e Loading your Washer For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 1 Sort the Laundry into Loads e Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loads e Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer 2 Measure Detergent Add to Washer Basket e See detergent information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide e Add dry bleach or water condi tioner not fabric softener if used Follow the package directions carefully 3 Load the Washer e Spread the load evenly Don t put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths onthe other An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning e Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling 4 Pour Liquid Bleach into the Dispenser e See page 5 and the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener only to the Deep Rinse Cycle e DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH Fabric softeners can com bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on fabrics Understanding your Washer This automatic washer has cycle se
10. asket with a damp cioth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS See the Laundry Guide for tips on deter gents other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items See the Installat or Instr ations for complete inform ao SAFETY FIRST Do not permit children to operate or play with the washer CAUTION Store laundry deter gent and additives in a cool dry place where children can t reach them s connected tc the ngnt kind of outlet lectric supply water supply and drain SPINNING SAFETY If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS COMPLETELY SPECIAL CAUTION Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater This can happen when hot water hasn t been used for a while usu ally two weeks or more To prevent injury or damage allow any gases to escape by running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for several minutes Don t smoke near the faucet while it is open and turn off any open flame Contents Before Using Your Washer Loading Your Washer Understanding Your Washer Cleaning the Lint Filter Using Your Washer Water Levels and Load Sizes Liquid Bleach Dispenser important Detergent Information 6 For Rinsing Only 6 Using the SUDS MISER System For Spinning Only Cycle Operation PERMANENT PRESS KNIS GEN
11. ation WASHER STOPS Select A Cycle IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e s tne lid closed Is the DOwer sup iy iir 1 Olugged Ir e Isa fuse blown ec ru breaker tripped IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING e Make sure that y amp ont Knob is pointing t erip fhe cycle IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer wil stop for about 1 2 minutes after t e partial drar during the cool d lt an eenod in this cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may teer t3 re dramning durnng wash and rise cycles e Water can sphce cu bee nstallaticr instruc tions 2 if you need service Whirlpool lt lt TECH CARE HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE Aba if your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever reeds service anywhere in the United States help is ust a phone cal away to your nearest Whirloool franchised TE CH CARE service representative Whirlooo maintains a nationwide etwork of franchised TECH CARE ser ace companies to fulfill your warranty anc provide after warranty service and ia itenanrce to keep your WHIRLPOOL PIACE in peak condition 9 lt Q e m 0 m a gt 07 z ao a ce xm m O gt ans z 9 5 a in lt 9 m You l find your nearest amp CH CARE service Company ste in vour loca telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVIC
12. n use the dot in REGU 6 LAR HEAVY If you want low agitation and a low speed spin use the dot in KNITS GENTLE Use the dot in PERMA NENT PRESS if you want high agitation and a low speed spin regular heavy Using the Suds Miser System lf your washer has the SUDS MISER System it has two drain the storage tub the other carries rinse water to the drain The storage tub should hold at want to re use wash water leave the stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away ity washer holds more than 20 gallons 74 liters wnen the LOAD SIZE SELEC TOR is set on EX LARGE Because so many storage tubs hold only 20 gal lons your washer is designed to save rest down the drain enough to hold about 25 gallons installer convert your washer to save all the wash water To Save Wash Water Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub The SUDS MISER system does not save wash water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle part of the wash water is drained away with part of the detergent For Spinning Only There may be times when you want to drain out all the wash water and start over To stop the washer at any time just push in on the Cycle Control Knob To set the washer so it drains and spins water out of the load push in on the Control Knob turn the dial to the right clock wise so the pointer is touch ing the bar just before OFF in any cycle Tne washer will d
13. rain spin out water and stop If you want a low speed Model LA5805XK Only hoses One hose drains wash water into least 20 gallons 76 liters If you do not The basket in your super capac most of the wasn water and pump the If you have a storage tub big 95 liters you can have a qualified In the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle Then the washer fills again with cold water This helps keep permanent press fabrics from wrinkling during the spin To Re Use Wash Water To pump the used wash water back into the washer push in the Cycle Control Knob Turn if to the right clockwise so it points to SUDS just before the time numbers in the REGU LAR HEAVY Cycle Pull the Control Knob out The washer will start pumping the used water into the basket About an inch of water will stay in the storage tub This water will contain most of the soil that settles out When the washer is finished pumping fresh water will finish filling the basket to the selected level When the washer stops filling push the Cycle Control Knob in Add about half the recommended amount of detergent See page 6 Add the load of laundry pull the Cycle Control Knob out IMPORTANT The REGULAR HEAVY Cycle follows SUDS If you don t want to start with REGULAR HEAVY push the Cycle Control Knob in turn it to another cycle and pull it out to start the washer spin use the bar on PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE All the other cycle settings
14. ser is under the lid of the washer in the front corner It has the words LIQUID BLEACH on it e Before starting the washer but after loading it add the bleach e Use a measuring Cup with a pouring spout to help avoid spilling or spattering tne bleach e Follow the directions on the bottle for the amount to use Never use more than 4 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings S 43SN3IdSIG S13A31 Y31VM 4dHSVM ANOA ONISN Use a standard measuring cup with a pouring spout to fill dispensers Do not let any bleach run down into the washer basket Concen trated bleach will damage any fabric important Detergent Information Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil and by holding it in the water so it drains away If not enough detergent is used soil and lint can settle back on the items in the load SOAP works best in soft water 0 4 grains hardness In harder water both tne wash and rinse water should be softened Use enough soap to make about 1 2 to 2 inches 3 8 to 5 5 cm of suds DETERGENT works in hard or soft water Package directions are usually based on soft water and washers with normal size tubs Use more detergent 1 for hard water 2 for loads and water levels larger than MEDIUM 3 for heavy greasy or oily soils 4 if the detergent is low phosphate 5 for cold water washes DETERGENT SUDS There are high normal and low sudsing pow
15. to stop the washer Then turn the Control Knob to the right clock wise to the setting you want Pull the knob out fo start the washer e Pages 8 11 show what happens in each cycle Whirlpool permanent press regular heavy knits gentle puli starl push siop Water Levels and Load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that filis the washer The selector can be set at any water level between HANDWASH ABLE and EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons Liters HANDWASHABLE 7 8 29 5 MEDIUM 13 9 52 6 EXTRA LARGE 20 5 77 6 Approximate fill with load To change the water level setting move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to the setting you want To save water and energy match the water level to the load size For the best cleaning results the load should move freely in the water Watch for rollover An item like a sock should sink in the middle and come up later on the outside Be sure to read pages 11 13 in your Laundry Guide You will find more information on loading and load sizes IMPORTANT e The HANDWASHABLE setting is designed for very small loads It uses very little water Too big a load in this amount of water may tear some items e Water may splash if you use very low water levels with REG HEAVY If this happens move the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR to RESET Then move it to a higher setting Liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispen
16. ttings with different agitation and spin speeds for different fabric types For example the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle has high agitation and high spin speeds The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has high agitation speeds but low spin speeds The washer has a LOAD SIZE SELECTOR that lets you adjust the water level to match the size of the load It has a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR You can select the wash and rinse water temperatures best for the amount of soil and fabric type in each load Sections in this Use amp Care Guide go into detail on the what and why of each setting Read this and the Laun dry Guide carefully to get the best cleaning results Cleaning the Lint Filter Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agitates Check it often to make sure it s clean and filtering at its best To remove it for cleaning press the release and pull straight out Instructions for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter a m iga 0 x Lasd c 2 z 2 e z ay m z o re 9 gt g z oO c zZ O m a Nn i gt zZ g z a z _ m m xz Using your Washer ee energy saving temperalure selector water saving load size selector YOu Autor ac vers easy 10 use gt Nake itever ede read the following steps before starting your first load Start your washe ifer you Out In detergent the loag ard any other laundry aids according to information
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