Whirlpool LA5300XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA53ooxs
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer . . . . 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS..
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For a Rinse and Spin . 10
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak . . .
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE
ZNTER / KNOB LINT
FILTER
(not shown)
A 1 (not shown)
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Seria, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. PurchaseDate
Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Service Company
Center.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registratlon Card furnished with
MS product.
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Addifional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them- in a locked cabinet if possible.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions.
You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover. l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in fhe washer before starting it.
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Select
. Select a LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting l Match the wash and rinse water
that describes the size of load you temperature to the type of fabrics and
want to wash. soils being washed.
l The water level can be set for l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
EXSMALL(a few items), MED or energy and help prevent wrinkles from
LARGE(a full load). setting into fabrics.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for besf permanent press results.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. 0
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*
MED (13.4 galsJ50.8 L]’
EX SMALL (9.5 galsI36.0 L)*
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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.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 minutes of agitation in
the REGULARNORMAL 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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. Tostop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.

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 isset 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 OFFand the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
DRAIN
No
Agitation
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for
permanent press and
some 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 issprayed on the spinning load to help with
the rinsing.

A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items.
SHORT Cycle
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and spin
time. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in a net laundry
bag.
SOAK Cycle
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or presoak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause]
Alndlcates the machlne Is
pausing tor a brief soak
period.
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1 1’ 1 Cycle 1
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I I

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra detergent
can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
For a soak
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFFarea in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the SOAK Cycle.
4. Pull Control Knob out. The
washer will start.
5. When the cycle isover, add
detergent for the next selected
wash cycle. The Soak Cycle
should always be followed by
a Wash Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information in your “Laundry
Guide!’
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