Whirlpool 3950306 Washer/Dryer User Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model 3LA5800XS Contents PARTS AND FEATURES For a Drain and Spin IMPORTANT SAFETY Fora Soak INSTRUCTIONS Liquid Bleach Dispenser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter Starting Your Washer CARING FOR YOUR WASHER What Happens in Each Cycle Winterizing OTHER OPERATING IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR INSTRUCTIONS ASSISTANCE For a Rinse and Spin 61990 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN SIZE INFORMATION CONTROL TEMPERATURE LINT FILTER SELECTOR not shown iL GE pa NUMBER PLATE LIQUID BLEACH or call with a question Copy Model and Serial Numbers and the purchase date from the sales slip Keep this book your Laundry Guide and your sales slip in the SELECTOR Se KNOB gt MODEL AND SERIAL Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service from plate under lid near hinge Model Number Serial Number Laundry Information Center Purchase Date If your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the washer is used To remove any remaining glue Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before2. removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Service Company Phone Number IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the washer e 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 laun der and air dry fabrics containing these materials NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside fhe washer Close supervision of chil dren 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 automati cally stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents ker osene in or near your washer DO NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances ive off vapors that can create a IRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e If hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or long
3. agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle 4 Minutes High Speed Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of THK detergent recommended Speed when using the SUPER WASH Cycle NOTE 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 SOAK WASH SOAK WASHER 4 2 2 i STOPS Minutes Minutes Minutes itati Select No i Wash Agitation itati Cycle O m na ta gt zZ 0 a vn wn ce O O Z 42 Other operating instructions o uk nonar PERMANENT REGULAR NORMAL E HEAVY 4 H NORMAL 6 UGHT SUPER WASH NS KNITS GENTLE soak YA For a rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer Will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin PERMANENT PRESS o 8 NORMAL 6 UGHT KNITS GENTLE For a drain and spin Adrain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
4. off both water 2 Put a quart of R V taps Disconnect type antifreeze in and drain water iniet the basket hoses To use the washer again 4 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water taps 3 Set the washer fora DRAIN and SPIN see page 12 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze daHSVM ANOA AOI ONIAVO If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result trom 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 Are both water taps 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 Is 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 stops during a cycle e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal H your washer fills and drains without running e Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a n
5. SS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water NOTE For best washing results items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the EX LARGE water level Reduce wash fime when using EX SMALL or SMALL water level settings Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results 010 enon re UGHT E PRESS E LJ 8 NORMAL 6 UGHT SUPER WASH 6 o KNITS GENTLE soax 200 REGULAR 6 SUPER CAPACITY NORMAL 10 SUPREME HEAVY 14 2 SPEED 8 CYCLE a PERMANENT PULL START PUSH STOP Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise C Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob The washer will fill to ihe selected water level with the selected wash water temper ature After filling the washer will agitate forthe selected number of minutes NORMAL oo 6 LIGHT REGULAR NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 B Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob O Di m U P zZ o Zz nw U c O O zZ o Wh
6. at 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 fo a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle WASH 8 Minutes High Speed A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycie NORMAL 010 Gr Minutes High Speed Acycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle NORMAL ni LIGHT PERMANENT p n PRESS f Minutes High Speed 0 8 NORMAL 6 LIGHT A cycle designed for mod erately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed WASH 6 Minutes Low Speed WASH PARTIAL 6 DRAIN Minutes Pause Low Speed WE REFILL COOL DOWN NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles water is sprayed on ihe spinning load to help with the rinsing Gentie Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles the O m U 2 rd Z a agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash tim
7. e O oO Z 77 NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics NOTE 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 PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle NORMAL 6 UGHT PERMANENT PRESS Minutes Low Speed A cycle designed for lightiy soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle Acycle that gently washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle 0 8 NORMAL 6 LIGHT KNITS GENTLE A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL COOL DOWN Minutes Low Speed NOTE 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 SPIN Low Speed NOTE Always use cold rinse water Mion for permanent press fabrics U m a gt Z 0 Z a 7 Cc Speed 9 9 z Go SPIN Low Speed SOAK Cycle NORMAL 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 6 o U SOAK 209 SUPER WASH Cycle NORMAL Brief periods of
8. er hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent in jury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faps and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to es cape DO NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while itis open You are responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the correct 3 prong outlet electric supply water supply and drain is properly grounded is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children cant 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 ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materia
9. fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 4 Push Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise to any bar just before an OFF area on the dial as illustrated Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin wo For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 For a soak PERMANENT PRESS REGULAR 6 nomar 10 amp HEAVY 14 o NORMAL 6 LIGHT SUPER WASH 6 KNITS GENTLE For best results use warm water for soaking stained laundry Hot water can set stains i YN m Use recommended amount of pre soak product or detergent Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise until indicator points to the number next to SOAK Pull Control Knob out The washer will start When the cycle is over add detergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle NOTE See the Laundry Guide for additional soaking information 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 wiih a pouring spout to avoid spilling 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser DO NOT let bieach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabr
10. ic it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle O L m U O mr m Kaz zZ O z wm 20 e O O a For more information on bleaching see your Laundry Guide MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating lint from water The collected particles of lint are then continuously spun away from the filter and washed out of the system at the end of the wash cycle If your washer drains into a tub MAGIC CLEAN Basket remove any lint collected in the tub lint filter interior or strainer Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water taps turned off This takes the as soon as they occur This will help pressure off the water inlet valve keep your washer looking like new and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should pins buckles etc from clothes before never be put on or in the washer washing Close metal zippers Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manutactured 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 1 Shut
11. ls Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation You are responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly U gt 79 H a P zZ O mm m gt c 79 m 94 e vu O gt Z n gt n m lt Z n 7 Cc e oO Zz uv Operating instructions Starting Your Washer T Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it as 1 select a LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size ofload you want to wash e Sef the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL a few small items and EX LARGE a full load To change the water level after the washer has started to fill turn the knob to RESET then the desired water level NOTE Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results INFINITE WATER SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR ENEAGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR Select 2 WATER TEMPERATURES Hor Hoi warm COLD WARM COLD COLO COLD WASH 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 NOTE Use warm water with the PERM T PRE
12. umber 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 fo be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If the problem is not due to one of the above items e Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for guality parts Look for this symbol of guality 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 To locate FSP replacement parts in your area contact the dealer from whom you purchased ihe unit or an authorized Whirlpool service com pany When requesting assistance please provide mode number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3347988 Rev A 61990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
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