Whirlpool LA5591XP User's Manual
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1. O EST A use amp care guide e MS 2 Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Super Capacity Model LA5591XP wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freez Parts and features LAUNDRY LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE SIZE CENTER SELECTOR ELECTOR l ccs RCA CONTROL KNOB not shown MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET 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 ae shipping pe ee 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 under the lid near the 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 Serial Number Purchase Date Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and 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 qualifiedinstaller e is properly2. pull start push stop permanent re For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto 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 e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a pre wash pull start To start pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to the number in the PRE WASH Cycle MAGIC CLEAN lint filter For best results use warm water for pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point to the number in the PRE WASH Cycle e Pull Control Knob out to start washer When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The PRE WASH Cycle should always be followed by a 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 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 10 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
3. temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are moderately to lightly soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL COOL manent press and some DOWN synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sorayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing I gt pa lt gt ms uv m Z nm Zz m gt 9 pa Y lt 19 em m RINSE DRAIN High No Speed Agitation AAS NOTE Always use cold rinse water Ow for permanent press fabrics S i p a p IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the coo
4. the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed e Set the knob anywhere on or e All rinses are cold Cold rinses save between EX SMALL a few items energy and help prevent wrinkles and EX LARGE a full load from setting into fabrics NOTE Use the EX LARGE water IMPORTANT Use warm water level for best permanent press with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS results GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely CAUTION in the water Too big a load or too DO NOT little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER tearing of load items EX LARGE 21 7 gals 82 1 L 18 3 gals 69 3 L Approximate 15 0 gals 56 8 L fill with load EX SMALL 11 9 gals 45 0 L lt a gt Whirlpdol JIHSVM ANOA ONILAVIS Select CYCLE and WASH 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 min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C 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
5. ew seconds DO NOT allow 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 in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry 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 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 explo sive 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 ALIIVS SHLITIGISNOdSIaA ANOA SIANIVII ANY SlaVd Starting your washer TH Before starting your washer 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES energy saving savin load size selector temperature selector e Turn the knob to point at a setting e Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to
6. installed and leveled ona floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing e 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 Pre Wash MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing 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 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washet 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 f
7. l down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle PERMANENT PRESS 11GHT Cycle REFILL A cycle designed for lightly COOL soiled permanent press DOWN and synthetic items The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items Acycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits A indi cates the machine is pausing for a brief soak perlod PRE WASH Cycle Use for pre washing heavily soiled or stained loads that need extra pretreatment before the wash cycle Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle NOTE Always use cold rinse water for speed Permanent press fabrics JIDAD HOV NI SNdddVH LVHM WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle Other operating instructions pull stare 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 e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any e on the dial See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin
8. such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers anid a Ds 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 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 e _ lt m o e V m 7 gt Z O z nm i po Cc 2 O z nm o e gt 2 Z wT Oo pe lt O Cc re gt uN I m a 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 e e e 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 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quartof 3 Setthe washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nectand drain antifreeze inthe see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 R
9. tance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska 8 Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has lt gt a nationwide Whirlpool network of fran chised TECH CARE TECH CARE Service Compa FRANCHISED SERVICE nies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE 4 REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 14 4 if you ha
10. un the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out 1 Flush water pipes and hoses ihe ontifreeze 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 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 Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open 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 out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer fills and drains with out 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 drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 13 w T m as O gt Aa m e lt O c zZ m m o 2 m by lt O m e a gt v 9 s gt z 19 m 2 If you need assis
11. ve a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants orif you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 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 infor mation is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpoot Corporation for quality parts Look for this Fse 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 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Notes 15 E _ _ ______ _ ___ ________ _ _ ______________ _ 55zo z gt E A A A A A id E Y E E E _ C r r o A A A A q Ee E H lt gt C Making your world a little easier Part No 388520 1986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
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