Whirlpool LA5570XP User manual

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Model
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BASKET
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basket with a damp cioth
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 Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the Serial Number
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
Service Company/
slip and warranty.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Your msibiliti .es
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 qualifiedinstaller.
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 RESPONSIBILITIES 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 IO
For a Soak 10
MAGIC CLEAN n 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
I. 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 you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL (a few items) and
LARGE (a full load).
.All rinses are cold.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
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.1655 L)*
MED (13.4 gaW50.8 L)’
EXSMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 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.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 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 aaitation and timina starts, After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock.
wise until it p&nts to OFF and t<e cycle ends.-
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle 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.
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PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause)
REFILL
u
COOL
DOWN
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin park of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK Cycle
A cycle for lightly soiled
items that need a short
wash and spin time. Wash
nylon hose in a net laundry
bag.
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent.
The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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SOAK
4
Minutes
No
Agitation
WASH
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use ot this 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
spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.
need more detergent. (Extra de- l Push Control Knob in.
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
l Push Control Knob in. OFF in any cycle. See above
l Turn clockwise to any. on the dial. drawing.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle:
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
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry Hot
water can set stalns.
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
*To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in
the SOAK Cycle,
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected
lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint
collected in the drain or strainer.
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