Whirlpool LA5800XS User's Manual
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1. Q U mi AJ z Z on AJ en O _ O Z 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 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 to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle EXTAA RINSE OPTION REGULAR Minutes High Speed NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 q SUPER WASH 4 A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle EXTAA RINSE OPTION REGULAR Minutes High Speed NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 i A cycle for reguiar loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle SUPEA WASH 4 REGULAR CYCLE EXTRA RINSE 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 WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed WASH PARTIAL 4 DRAIN Minutes Pause Low speed ae REFILL COOL DOWN 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 Gentie Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and P2. cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle NOTE Alwoys use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics SNOILONAILSNI DNILVaddO 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 soar 200 detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle SUPER WASH Cycle EXTRA MNSE OPTION Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require REGULAR maximum soil removal Double the amount of pena detergent recommended a when using the SUPER super wasn a a X WASH Cycle Y ycle Minutes High Speed Minutes High Speed IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle 10 SOAK 8 Minutes PARTIAL REFILL WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle O Y rm HN Z on A es O O Z on Other operating instructions EatRa ANSE OPTIO Orr PERMANENT CATA RINSE OPTION 10 NORMAL PRESS 6 LUGH AEGULAR yy REGULAR CYCLE fa OFF NORMAL 10 a PERMANENT PRESS OFF 10 NORMAL 6 LIGHT amp 2EGULAR P NN REGULAR CYCLE s EATRA AINSE OFF VX NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 1 neavy 14 SUPER WASH 4 gt oa ON e L ON 1 S GENTLE Ne KNITS
3. ERMANENT PRESS cycles 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 fo Extra Rinse if selected See page 12 NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle O 5 rr 79 2 Z Z Nn AJ eu O O 2 on PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle WASH PARTIAL 4 DRAIN REGULAR CYCLE EXTAA RINSE Minutes Pause ae REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent 00 press and some synthetic ONN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A SOAK 2 Minutes 4 indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle a Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently period washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knifs IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the
4. GENTLE Extra rinse option For a rinse and spin automatic manual For an automatic extra rinse in the You may need an extra rinse and REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL spin for heavily soiled loads which Cycles need more detergent Extra detergent e Flip the Extra Rinse button to the ON Can require an extra rinse position before the REGULAR Cycle 4 Push Control Knob in starts The washer will automatically 2 Turn clockwise to any e on the dial proceed into the extrd rinse and spin See above drawing after the REGULAR Cycle 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer If no extra rinse and spin is wanted ina will fill to selected level agitate REGULAR Cycle make sure the button is 2 minutes drain and spin in the OFF position For an extra rinse in other cycles see For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin OFF gnon PERMANENT Your washer can be set to drain and ae spin out water 4 Push Control Knob in wonuat 10 2 Turn clockwise to the bar just before HEAVY 14 the OFF area in any cycle See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin REGULAR PRE WASH 4 SOAK 14 OFF For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 2 For a soak CATA ANSE mon orr so nomma PERMANENT 4 Use recommended amount of PS 6 LIGHT A GULAR CYCLE REGULAR LATAA GINSE PRESS detergent or pre soak product 2 Push Control Knob in NORMAL 10 3 Turn clockwise to poi
5. Keep this book your Laundry 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 Important safety instructions We including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer NEVER wash items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or flammable fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics con taining these materials NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off va pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If hot wat
6. ber materiais Small particies can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer eis used only for jobs normally ex pected ofhome automatic washers e is not run by children or anyone un able to operate it properly 3 SNOILONALSNI AladVS LNVLYOdWI SANNLVId ANY Slavd Operating instructions N Your Washer a sorted load in the washer before starting it Be sure to measure and add detergent then place INFINITE WATER SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LARGE EX LARGE RESET e Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL a few small ifems and EX LARGE a full load To change the water level after the washer has started fo fill turn the knob to RESET then the desired water level NOTE Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results COLD co WASH AINSE ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOA Select 2 WATER TEMPERATURES WOT LOT L LE COLD oa COLD cout COLO e Select wash and rinse water tem peratures by pushing a button 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 IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled perman
7. em 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 anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sulfants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a 4 if you have a problem Call 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 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality O c Z rr m J 72 mi AO lt O m O AD gt T V CZ gt Z O mr nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Com parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement x Tiiekpdo TECH CARE panies TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE are trained to fulfill the product waranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look
8. ent press or knit clothes pre soak before washing in warm water 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 EX LARGE 21 7 gals 82 1 L MEDIUM 16 4 gals 62 1 L EX SMALL 11 9 gal 45 0 L REGULAR SUPER CAPACITY SUPREME 2 SPEED 8 CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN FILTER GENTLE WASH SYSTEM SOAK 14 OFF Roig ARS rE Latka WANE NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 i SUPER WASH 4 N SZ LE OFF Ri NORMAL PERMANENT 6 LIGHT PRESS KNITS GENTLE PULL STAAT PUSH STOP 3 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 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 LITAA RINSE OPTION PERM Fe 10 NORMAL z Riirut REGULAR NORMAL 10 ci HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 OF B Stop on anumber inthe cycle you want The numbers are min utes of wasn time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob
9. er has not been used recently usually fwo weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all 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 You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer e is installed repaired and paris re placed by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e i properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laun dry 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 ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fi
10. for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water Run the washer through a com piete cycle with one cup of deter To use the washer again 4 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets YJHSVM ANOA AOA ONIAVO If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 5 Fois 1 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 e ls the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open 16 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 ouf 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 you home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer fills and drains without running e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle If your washer stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer if it isn t e The washer may se
11. 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 SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 399 9993 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 service technicians part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used fo build every new Whirlpool appliance If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 17 Notes Notes WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear WARRANTY case assembly if defective in materials or From Date of Purchase workmanship The gearcase as
12. ner 13 Caring for your washer RD SRE 1 D i WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to water faucets turned off thistakes the wipe the outside and inside dry Leave pressure off the water inlet valve and the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe hoses 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 wail SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc N 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 can e soak or store urine soaked damage washer and dryer dials con clothes soles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer 14 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 freezing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of R V Set the washer for a faucets Disconnect or automobile type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the see page 12 Let it inlet hoses basket run
13. nt to the pails number in the SOAK Cycle SUPER WASH 4 d 4 Puil Control Knob out The e NORMAL washer will start KAE GENTLE 5 When the cycle is over add Soak 14 OFF detergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by For best results use warm water O L m 7 O V mi AJ 3 Z O Z on AJ Ce O O Z on a Wash Cycle for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Important See additional care information in your Laundry Guide To start soak with agitation the Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle 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 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 For more information on bleaching see your Laundry Guide 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 strai
14. sembly is shown below LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack WARRANTY or fail to contain water due to defective From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service Calls fo 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange GEARCASE ASSEMBLY COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Whirlpool Part No 3349127 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
15. use amp care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA5800XS icrowave Qvens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator F Contents PARTS AND FEATURES 2 For a Drain and Spin IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak INSTRUCTIONS Liquid Bleach Dispenser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filfer Starting Your Washer CARING FOR YOUR WASHER What Happens in Each Cycle Winterizing OTHER OPERATING IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR INSTRUCTIONS ASSISTANCE Extra Rinse Option WASHER WARRANTY For a Rinse and Spin 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN SIZE INFORMATION SELECTOR CONTROL LINT FILTER SELECTOR KNOB not shown CENTER EXTRA RINSE SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER AGITATOR Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the TUB washer is used You should wipe ouf the basket with a damp cloth t 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 from plate under the lid near fhe hinge Serial Number Model Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date
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