Whirlpool LA5380XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
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Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS., 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
Page
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing.. 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 14
WASHER WARRANTY 16
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY
INFDRMATION CYCLE
CONTROL LINT FILTER
[not shown)
EMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(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.
1 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). Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote
Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
2

Additional Safety lnsfmcffons and Your Responsibilifies
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.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
maklng sure that your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
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 the washer before starting it.
1 2
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 Set the knob anywhere on or be- * All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
tween EX SMALL (a few small items] energy and help prevent wrinkles from
and EX LARGE (a full load). setting into fabrics.
(
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.
EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.4 gals./62.1 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./450 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.
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.
B.Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 minutes of aaitation in
the REGULAR NORM& Cycle.
0. 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 been designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on
the dial on 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.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
FILL
to
Selected
Level
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.

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
DRAIN
(Pause]
DRAIN
No
Agitation
Alndicates the machine is
pausing tor a brief soak
period.
)
--
SOAK WASH
12 4
Mlnutes Minutes
No Hlgh
Agltatlon Speed
8

WASHER
STOPS
Select
Wash
Cycle
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of ihls cycle.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain and
spin for heavily soiled loads which spin out water.
need more detergent. (Extra detergent 1. push Control Knob in,
can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in any cycle. See
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. above drawing.
See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will drain and spin.
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For best results, use warm water
for soa king or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k 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
Information In your “laundry
Guide!’
*To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
10

Cleaning the lint falter
Clean filter after every load for beg
filtering results. NOTE: The load
type will vary the amount of lint
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
OFF ‘I
-,
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
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.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
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 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN [see
and drain water antifreeze in the page 10).Let it run
inlet hoses. basket. for about 30 second:
to mix the antifreeze
and water.
ON
through a com-
TOuse the washer again...
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 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:
Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
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 you 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
cycle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains
wlfhout runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose Is higher
than the water level In the washer.
If lt IsnV:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructionsl’)
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2. If you need
assistance?..
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
Ice arslstance telephone number.
Dlal free from anywhere in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
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 service%.
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE@ Service Com-
ponies, TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our COOL-LINE service assis-
tance telephone number (see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If vou have a
p&blemJS..
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 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts2 ..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of qualify
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.
‘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
respond to your request for
assistance.

W-HIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WASHER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED TEN-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-CAREe service company.
FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
or fail to contain water, due to defective
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 the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
6. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. 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
also 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.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
Whirlpool
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Part No. 3349l16
01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.