Whirlpool LA5600XM User's Manual
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1. 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 4424 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consuitant can instruct 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 Whirlpool 4 work of franchised TECH CARE Serv TECH CARE ice Companies FRANCHISED SERVICE 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 yourtelephone 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 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPA NIES XY SERVICE CO 123 Maple esses 999 9999 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 sultants or if you prefer write to2. 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 POISON GAS 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 following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS X gt a o 2 Z O m m 2 en A m e e lt O en A A rn 2 B oO Z 2 o r m ie LJ ce gt m m lt Starting your washer ti lt gt a 1 Measure and add detergent Before starting TI 2 Place sorted load in washer your washer 3 Start washer waler saving energy saving load size selector temperature seleclor Select a Select WATER large capacity 2 SPEED 4 CYCLE Magic Clean Filter Permanent Press CQ Da
3. 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 11 O 2 2 Z pu O A lt 0 jm A gt e x m A e n lt O en zZ m m is ce m A sz O m O a gt c o e gt Z O m a Whirlpool Making your world a little easier Part No 383175 Rev B Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation omatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
4. _use amp care guide b o Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA5600XM Parts and features LAUNDRY INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CENTER CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN CONTROL LINT FILTER not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER 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 cloth 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 Num bers from plate underthelidnearthe Serial Number hinge 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 and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and satety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer is installed by a qualifiedinstaller e is properly installed and leveled on a floo
5. bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle O po m m nel m x z Z Z 4 A Cc i9 oO Z e 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 Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers S b uu D e Mes i Q NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids e soak or store urine soaked clothes 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 SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or pe
6. her 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 s gt 7 Zz Q lt o en A 7 I m a 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 regular heavy soils and spin Selected heavy water from heavy or Level sturdy cotton fabrics PERMANENT PRESS Cycle Low speed spins and FILL cooling of the wash water to permanent before the spin heips Selected press keep wrinkles from setting Level into permanent press fabrics KNITS GENTLE Cycle 6 Low agitation and spin FILL speeds and shorter wash to time gently wash delicate selected items and washable Level synthetic knits knits gentle Periods of agitation and soaking time clean stained yellowed gray or Selected heavily soiled laundry Level with no rinsing Use recom me
7. nded amount of detergent Selected Time High Speed WASH 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 Rinses Rinses x A I vu v m zZ 7 z m gt OQ i Q O Lr m LOW RINSE DRAIN LOW SPEED 2 No SPEED SPIN Minutes Agitation SPIN 4 Spray High Rinses Speed PARTIAL DRAIN DRAIN No Pause Agitation about 1 Minutes REFILL COOL DOWN WASH NOTE Always use cold rinse water for 2 permanent press fabrics Minutes High DRAIN LOW No SPEED Agitation SPIN DRAIN RINSE No 2 Agitation Minutes i Low Speed WASH SOAK DRAIN WASHER 2 8 No STOPS Minutes Minutes Agitation Select No Wash Agitation Cycle Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other operating instructions permanent press For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any e onthe dial See above drawing Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level with water agitate 2 minutes d
8. r that can support the weight is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain 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 Fora SoakorPre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 if You Have a Problem 1984 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 spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow
9. rain and spin permanent regular press heavy knits gentle For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain and spin out water Push Control Knobin e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6and 7 regular heavy For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry 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 12 minute mark fora pre wash Pull Control Knob out 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 Setthe washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start the soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a numberin the SOAK Cycle Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Follow directions on the bottle for the 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 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip orrun down into the washer basket Undiluted
10. rformance probiems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance youinhowtoobtain satisfactory op Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOTFILL Is the power supply cord plugged in Are both water faucets open Are fuses blown or circuif 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 Is the lid closed Is the power supply cord plugged in Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Remember the washer will stop for about 1 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING 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 draining during wash and rinse cycles Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S
11. w Care I LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES hot warm cold cold water Saving mad size selector energy saving temperature selector Turn the knob to point at a setting Match the wash and rinse water that describes the size of load you temperatures to the type of fabrics want to wash and soils being washed e Set the knob on or between EX e This drawing shows a warm wash SMALL a few items and LARGE a top temperature and cold rinse full load bottom temperature selection See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes 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 lessthan a fullload load must be able to move freely to wash in the water Too big a load ortoo little water can tear items LARGE 16 9 gals 64 0 L MEDIUM 13 5 gals 511L EX SMALL 99 gals 37 5L Approximate fill with load permanent regular press E heavy pull slart push slop _ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer regular heavy 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 clockwise drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle C start the washer by pulling out D To stop the was
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