Whirlpool LA5300XM User manual

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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
‘ZED INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CENTER SELECTOR
SELECTOR / CYCLE
FILTER
/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 underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serial Number
2. Purchasedatefromsalesslip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty. Service Company/
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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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..
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly rnstalled and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.-
* is properly grounded.,
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l 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
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES , 3
SAFETYFIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
Beforestarting
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
l The water level can be set for EX
SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.
Select the water level that
matches the load size.
See your “Laundry Guide” for
details on load sizes.
l Match the wash water tem-
perature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash tempera-
tures 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 For best cleaning results,
water when you have less than the load must be able to move
a full load to wash. freely in the water. Too big a
load or too little water can
tear items.
LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)’
MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’
EX SMALL ( 9.9 gals./37.5 L)’
*Approximate fill with load.

3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
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B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
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
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash, see page 8.