Whirlpool LA5311XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
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LA5311XP
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY
SIZE INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
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CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE
(not shown]
- AGITATOR
- BASKET
- LINT FILTER
- 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 under the lid near the
hinge]. Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranw. Service
Company/
Phone Number
2

Your responsibilitie
Read this “Us&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 qualifiedinstallel
l is properly installed 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.*
l 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.
l 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 RESPONStBtLlTlES 3
SAFETY FIRST . 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER.. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 10
For a Rinse and Spin . . 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak . . . . . 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter.. 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER.. 11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 13
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service , . . , 14
4. If You Have a Problem 14
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Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer
Select a Select WATER
I. LOAD SIZE
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turti the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items), MED or
LARGE (a full load).
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
con be found in your “Laundry Guide”.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
tor best permanent press results.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the wafer. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. 0
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
fill with load.
LARGE (17 3 gals.,65.5 L)’
MED (13.4 gals./50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gals.,360 L)’

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 REGULAR 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 tlme
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 OFF and the cycle ends.
HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled. )
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
)
6

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.
DRAIN
No
Agitation
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
REFILL
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COOL
DOWN
WASH
High
Speed
DRAIN SPIN
No Hlgh
Agitation Speed
1Spray
Rlnse
7

SHORT Cycle
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-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
WASH
6-2
Mlnutes
Hlgh
Speed

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

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain 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.)
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 Turn clockwise to paint at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minute
mark for a pre-wash.*
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any. on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Conirol Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
For a soak
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry. Hot
water can set stalns.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a num
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint bull+up.
To clean:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter Is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
,O snap into place.

Caring for your washer
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.
AFlER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wlpe 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 washe
consoles and finishe
these products on 01
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 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. (see page lo]. Let it
basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets,
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 four steps:
l. 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 till:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Are both water faucets Open?
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 spln:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops durlng a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and dmlns wlth-
out 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 In the washer. It
tl Isn?...
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)

2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINEa serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Contlnental U.S. . [phone]
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 81 Hawall [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need setice*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran-
chised TECH-CARE@
Service Compa-
nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service 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, MI 49022
*If 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 re-
spond to your request for assistance.
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quallty parts. look tor this
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you need a replacement pari
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