Whirlpool LA5311XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
Large Capacity
Model
LA5311XP
wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllioners Dehumldlflers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-FreeZf

Parts and features
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- 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 underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serio, Number
J
2. Purchbse 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 warranty. Service
Company/
Phone Number
2

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 installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.’
4 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 RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS IO
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak : IO 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER.
Winterizing : 1 11
12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 13
1. 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
1. LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load VOL! to the type of fabrtcs and soils being
want to wash washed
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items), MED or
LARGE (a full load).
l All rinses are cold
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
LOAD SIZES AVD W.4TER 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.
‘Approxlmote
fill with load.
LARGE (17 3 gals 65.5 L]’
MED (13 4 gals 50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9 5 gals 36 0 I)’

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 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 OFF and the cycle ends
HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily solled.
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled
YLKMANt.3 1 YKLSS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
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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
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SHORT 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.

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
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 clockwise to any* on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Conrrol 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 stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product
l Push Control Knob in.
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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 Turn clockwise to point 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.
‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint build-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
,. snap into place.
LINT itlEE
I

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.
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. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 10). 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-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to’clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.

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.
It 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 spin:
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 during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer tills and drains wlth-
out runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the draln hose is higher
than the water level in the washer. It
It Isn’t...
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 Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [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 service*...
Whirlpool has
”
a natIonwIde
lnetwork of fran-
’chised TECH-CARE ’
7&cticARF Service Compa-
FRAHCHISEOWRVICE
L ~~~ , 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 21or 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
‘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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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. look for this
FSP 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
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