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.

What happens in each cycle
Each cycle has been 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
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
SHORT Cycle
SOAK Cycle
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Cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press
fabrics.
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net laun-
dry bag.
Periods of agitation and
soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.

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
HIGH-
SPEED
SPIN
4 Spray
Rinses
SOAK
a
u
Minutes
No
Agitation
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.

Other operating instructions
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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.]
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwrse to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,
drain and spin.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
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For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
l Push Control knob in.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See additlonal
care information on page 7 of your
“laundry Guide!’
9 Set the 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 number in the SOAK Cycle.
Cleaning the lint filter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates,
Check it often to make sure its clean
and is filtering at its best.
To remove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.
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Caring for your washer
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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.
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.

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
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Dtscon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses basket.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 8). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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