Whirlpool LA5310XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA531oxs
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Parts and features
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LINTFILTER
(not shown)
Remove the Consumer
BUYGuide 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. Cbmplete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the
Model Number
hinge).
Serial Number
2. Purchbse date from sales slip.
COPY this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide”and
Purchase Date
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center. Service Company
Phone Number
this product.
Please ComPlete and mall the Owner Reglstnstlon Card furnished with
2

Your re:sponsibilities
Read this “Use and Core Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully
for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responrlble
tor maklng sure that your washer:
l is installed by Qqualified installer.
l is properly installed and leveled on
Qfloor that con support the weight:
l is connected to the right kind of
outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain:
l is properly grounded.’
l Isused only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not
toll below freezing.
l is riot 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
SAFETY FIRST . 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE. . . 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . 10
Fora Rinse and Spin . . . . . . 10
Fora Drain and Spin 10
Fora Soak . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. . . . 14
WASHER WARRANTY.. . 16
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Starting your washer
1.Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start the washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Setthe knob anywhere on or be-
tween SMALL(a few items] and
LARGE(a full load].
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press resutts.
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 8
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate 1 !
LLLJ
LARGE (17.3gals./655 L)’
fill with load.
MED
: . (13.4galsI50.8 L)*
.
.
SMALL (9.5 galsI36.0 L)*
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundw Guide.”

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 is set 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
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
items.
DRAIN
No
Agftotlon
DRAIN
No
igitatlon
WASH
MlaRutes
Hlgh
speed
SPIN
High
Speed
1
SPIN
High
7
Speed
6

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NOTE:Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.
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.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
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 pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
)
PARTIAL
r
DRAIN
I (Pause)
REFILL
DRAIN
No
1
Agitation
WASH
High
Speed
Alndlcates the machine Is
pausing for a brlef soak
perlod.

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of thls cycle.

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 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.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
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 is over, add
detergent for the next selected
wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed by
a Wash Cycle.
Important: See addltlonal care
Informatlon on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
‘To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAKCycle.
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Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for
best filtering results. NOTE:The load
type will vary the amount of llnt
build-up.
To clean:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter Is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.

Caring for your washer
OF
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 isdry. Wipe
up spills rtght away. Spills can dull or
damage the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con-
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer.
12

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 off both water
faucets. Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automotive-type
antifreeze in the
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.
I I
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems’often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fill:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live ctrcuit with the proper
voltage?
l Are both water faucets open?
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l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
l Isthe lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked you home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
It your washer stops durlng a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and dmlns
wlthout runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the dmln hose Is hlgher
than the water level Ln the washer.
If lt IsnT:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tton Instructions!‘]

2. If you need
assistance%.
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need
seiviceJr b. . Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE8Service Com-
panies, TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate our CCCL-LINE serv-
ice assistance telephone number
(see Step 2) or look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages under:
4. If you have a
problem?..
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number [see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts:.
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
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.
‘It you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a Complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for
assistance.

WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER
WWTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP@’replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE” service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gear-
WARRANTY case assembly if defective in materials or
From Date of Purchase workmanship.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
WARRANTY or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. Instruct you how to use your washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and deliver. This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
alS0 have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, Please
COntaCt your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Part No. 3347958 Rev. A
01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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