Whirlpool LA5580XK User's Manual
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1. UNDRY JNFORMATION CENTER CYCLE CONTROL KNOB TEMPERATURE SELECTOR TOSTE EERE FARO LINT FILTER SS AGITATOR dana tikud te Be ad ails we Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Mocs t 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate under the lid near the hinge Seco Numnes 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Copy this information in these Purcnase InsiGilatios bare spaces Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Service Company and Prone Mur ce Before using your Washer Please read this booklet to be sure your washer is installed and used properly lt will help you get the best results and longest life your washer was designed to give You are personally responsi ble for making sure that your washer e Is installed by a qualified installer e Is properly 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 ls properly electrically grounded e Is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e Is properly maintained e s protected from the weather e Is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly Remove the Consumer Buy Guide2. Use enough soap to make about t12 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 forhard water 2 for loads and water levels larger than MEDIUM 3 for heavy greasy or oily soils 4 ifthe detergent is low phosphate 5 for cold water washes DETERGENT SUDS There are high normal and low sudsing pow 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 ECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT FUL WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS 0 4 Grains Powdered Detergents Low Suds Normal Suds High Suds No phosphate Liquid Delergents 1 2 cups 300 mL 134 cups 425 mL 2 cups 475 mL Follow package recommendations 5 10 1 s cups 80 to 325 mL depending onthe brand 4 10 Grains 10 20 Grains 1 2cups 350ml 192 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 l
3. gt Super Capacity gt 0 3 Permanent Prose 2 COOL DOWN Care pull start Fes push stop Water Levels and Load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water thai fills the washer The selector can be set at any water level between HANDWASH ABLE and EXTRA LARGE WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons Liters HANDWASHABLE 78 29 5 MEDIUM 13 9 52 6 EXTRA LARGE 205 776 Approximate fill with load To change the water level selling 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 knits A gentile For the best cleaning results the load should move freely in ihe 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 Launary Guide You will find more information on loading and load sizes The HANDWASHABLE setting is esigned for very small loads ses very little water Too big az 5 sane rnd Ay ae SE eae S1347 UaLVM 43HSWM UNOA ONISN 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 the wash and rinse water should be softened
4. for stained yellowed grey or heavily soiled laundry with a detergent or pre soak product Chlorine bleach if wanted should be added to the cycle you use after the SOAK Cycle is over ee inutes 8 Minutes If You Need Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Three Steps 1 Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service you may save yourself time and money IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL s the power supply cord plugged in e Are both water faucets open cy Is a fuse blown or circuil breaker tripped e Are the water supply noses kinked lon e is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged in Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped f IF 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 THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Remember the washer will stop for about 172 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period 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 seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions 2 If youneed service
5. label It will be easier to remove before the washer is used You may want to wipe out the basket with a damp cloth 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 installation Instructions for complete information lt automatically stop in a fow sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS SPECIAL CAUTION Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater This can happen when hot water hasn t been used fora white u 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 lt minutes Don t smoke near the faucet while it is opan and tur oft any open flame Do not permit children to operat OF play with the washer CAUTION Store laundry deter gent and additives in a cool dry place where children can t reach if Contents Before Using Your Washer 2 Loading Your Washer 3 Using Your Washer 4 Water Levels and Load Sizes 5 Important Detergent Information 6 Cleaning the Lint Filter 7 For Spinning Only 7 For Rinsing Only Fora Pre Wash 7 Cycle Operation 8 PERMANENT FRESS 8 KNITS GENILE 8 REGULAR HEAVY 8 SOAK CYCLE ne elo If You Need Service orHelp fa
6. lt m gt See Whirlpoo TECH CARE SYMBOL of WALT maf quent of warm water an uide for more information Before c daing detergent for washing dissolve in quart of warm water or use Hau lt detergent WASH 2 Minutes low ra Pre Wash setting page 7 begins here If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away to yourr earest Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirle ool maintains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE ser vice companies to fulfill your warranty and provide afier warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition You ll tind your nearest TECH CARE service company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Should you not find a listing dial the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance toll free telephone number Continental WS eral dee hes Dial 800 253 1301 In Michigan Dial 800 632 2243 Alaska and Hawdii Dial 800 253 1121 If you move 1o make sure that your appliance is corectly installed and to insure its Continued satisfactory operaion please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service Company for installation or to get the name of a quaiifiec installer installation cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help yo
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8. high speed spin use the dot in REGU 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 For a Pre Wash Use this setting for a shorter SOAK CYCLE no rinse Use enough detergent for asingle wash Add the load e Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Set water temperature e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn to tne 12 minute mark in the SOAK CYCLE e Pull the Control Knob out to start the wasner See SOAK CYCLE descnption on page 10 e After filling the washer may pause before starting to agitate TE fe Bey IVINAOINI p ECS EI NOI Hi ONINV3IO HWE Sembee an ite mde STAR es bb EMTS AG m iZ ai 5 m ww e oen AINO ONIN ny NO ONISNIS7 Cycle Operation The numbers in each cycle are for ihe number of minutes you want the Your washer has four cycles on washer to agitate before it drains and fills for the rinse You will want longer agitation times for heavily soled loads You choose the wash water tem tne Cycle Control Dial Pach cycle is aesiqned te match the fabric type with pre set agitation and spin speeds WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Use for permanent press fabrics Cooling of the wash water and low spin speeds help prevent the setting of wrinkles PARTIAL KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Use for delicate items and washable syn
9. ite de Ss 10 1 Before Cal ng for Service 10 2 If You Need Service 14 3 If You nave a Problem 11 Loading your Washer For best washing results and energy savings sort the laundry carefully 4 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 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 3 Dilute Liquid Bleach Before Add ing to the Washer Basket e See the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 4 Load the Washer e Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and least wrinkling e Spread the load evenly Don t put all the towels on one side and a few wash Cloths on the other An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only to the Deep Rinse Cycle e DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH Fabric softeners can combine with soap or detergent to make greasy stainson fabrics a R O A 7 2 O I O S h z TA D gt 3 gt eG SS Using your Washer S water saving load size selector start vour washer after you put in detergent the load and ony other Jaunary aids according to info
10. oad Cleaning the Lint Filter Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agifates Check it oftento make sure it s Clean and filter ing at rs best lo remove tt for cleaning press the retease and pull straight out Instruc tions for cleaning are printed on the botiom of the filter For Spinning Only There may be times when you want io drain out all the wash water and start over To stop the washer at any ime 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 nan clockwise so the pointer ts touch Ing ihe Dar just before OFF in any cycle Tne washer will drain spin out ior ond sion If you want a low speed the bear on PERMANENT PRESS wa Mi Utes OP KNITS GENILE All ihe other cycle yettings hove c high speed spin For Rinsing Only Loods with towels diapers jeans or neavily soiled items often need extra eroeni fytra detergent can require PRA See Bee Re ieee atk ene tera Your wer ato an loo oe TO nyse oniy Use ine setting for an Ge tra anse or forloumdry Heal only neces C nse and SPIN There is a dot just after the num bers in PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If you push in on ihe Cycle Control Knob turn the pointer to one of those dois and pull the Control Knob out the washer will fill agitate Grain and spin If you want high agitation and a
11. rmation on page 3 and page 41 Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR e Select the water level that matches tne size of the load See paged for more information e jo change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR first move it fo RESET Ther move it back to the setting you ori IMPORTANT For the best cleaning reci ts with the least wrinkling make sure the pag has enough water for nove freely Hems 10 2 Setthe TEMPERATURE SELECTOR s Merch the wash water temperature 10 yor of fabrics and soils being ashe 3 Ali nases are cald metry energy y saving tempera ure selector Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from seting into fabrics 3 Select a Cycle and Start the Washer e Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn if fo the right clockwise e Stop when the pointer is onthe num ber of minutes of washing you want inthe cycle you want e Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid e To start the washer pul the Cycle Contro Knob our When the cycle is over the washer wiil stop e To stop the washer at any time dunng a cycle push the Control Knob in Pull it out torestart the washer e To change a setting push the Con trol Knob in io stop me washer Inen turn ine Contre Knots to the ngohi clock wise to tne seting y soni Pull ine knob out to start the wasner e Pages amp 11 show whal happens in each cycle 2 SPEED 4 CYCLE
12. thetic knits such as polyester nylon acrylic To wash nylon hose or panty hose put them ina net laundry bag e SET LOAD SIZE R e SET WATER TEMPERATURE T re PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE Use for sturdy white and colortfast cottons and for heavy work clothes Highaqitation and high spin speeds cre pre set for best cleaning results FILL WASH DRAIN To Selected No e SET LOAD SIZE 7 e SET WATER TEMPERATURE e PUSH IN KNOB TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME e PULL OUT TO START Selected Time High Agitation Leve Agitation pGralure YOU Wan WIT Tne NOTE You may notice that some TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Rinse water is of the SPIN cycles have SPRAY RIN cal ri ail senings SES Cold water is sprayed on the You set the amount of water that spir ning load to help rinse and remove fils Iya tub with the LOAD SIZE detergent residue SELECTOR If you turn to a cycle and start the washer but change your mind push in on the Cycle Control Knob and turn to the nght clockwise to the setting you want Then pull out to start DRAIN pA FILL RINSE No a 2 Minutes Agitation High Agitation Agitation The washer pauses for about 112 minutes after partial drain HIGH SPEED SPIN 4 Spray Rinses PULL QUT TO START SOAK CYCLE This cycle is not for washing it soaks agitates spins Out the water and stops no rinse Use it
13. ur TECH CARE service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down inthe space provided on the cover IDIASIS AOI ONITIVS 340439 NONMVUIdO FIOAD 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpoo Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Adminisirative 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 brand model serial number date of purchase the dealers name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to beiter respond to your request for ASSISIONCE Rs will fit right and C Whirl Quyality Our way of life Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors
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