Whirlpool LA5580XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA5580XS

Contents
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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
For a Drain and Spin
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY..
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CYCLE
CONTROL TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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
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 mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities
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. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover.
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 . Select a LOAD SIZE 2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL [a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load].
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
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 “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 con cause wear or 8
CAUTION:
DO NOT
tearing of load items
‘Approxlmote
fill with load
OVERLOAD WASHER.
EX LARGE (21.1 gal./82.1 L)*
- (18.3 gaU69.3 L)’
EX<MALL [15.0 galJ56.8 L)* (11.9 gal./45 0 L)’
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4. 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
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL 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 tem-
perature. 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
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily
constructed fabrics that
are heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle fcr 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
fabrics.
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NOTE: You may hearthe 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.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
WASH
rl
Low
Speed

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
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
SUPER WASH Cycle
rlndicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
rlndicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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The washer will proceed to the
REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you
want a different cycle to follow
SUPERWASH, push in the cycle
control knob, turn to the cycle and
time you want, pull knob out to
start.

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.]
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn ciockwise 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.
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 OFF area 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.
Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings, Follow
directions on bottle for safe use. Use
a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Load the washer first.
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach
splash, drip or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For more information on bleaching, see your “Laundry Guide!’
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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