Whirlpool LA5591XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000@
Super Capacity
Model
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MODEL AND SERIAL
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-AGITATOR
- BASKET
- 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 near the
hinge]. Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Da’e
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide:’
sales slip and warranty. Service Company/
Phone Number
2

responsibilitie
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 . . . . 10
For a Pre-Wash 10
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter . . 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1. Before Calling for
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. IfYou Need Service . . . . 14
4. IfYou Have a Problem 14
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Before starting your washer:
1 Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
l Set the knob anywhere on or
want to wash
between EX SMALL (a few items)
and EX LARGE (a full load).
l Match the wash water temperature
l All rinses are coldCold rinses save
to the type of fabrics and soils being
energy and help prevent wrinkles
washed.
from setting into fabrics.
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.
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate‘Approximate
fill with load.fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’
(18.3 galsJ69.3 L)’(18.3 galsJ69.3 L)’
(15.0 gaW56.8 L)*(15.0 gals./56.8 L)*
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./450 L)’EX SMALL (11.9 galsI45.0 L)’
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a Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
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
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 agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends-
HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
moderately to lightly
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for per-
manent press and some
synthetic fabrics that are
moderately soiled. The
coot down rinse helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into these items.
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COOL
DOWN
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of I
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinnin _
with the rinsing. I
1g load to help
NOTE: Alwovs USC)cold rinse water I

PERMANENT PRESS LdGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for lightly
soiled permanent press
and synthetic items. The
cool down rinse helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into these items.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits. A Indi-
cafes fhe machlne is
pauslng for a brief soak
perlod.
PRE-WASH Cycle
Use for prewashing heavily
soiled or stained loads that
need extra pretreatment
before the wash cycle. Use
recommended amount
of detergent or presoak
additive.
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RINSE
High
speed
SPIN
LOW
1j.PraY
‘IR’““I’U ‘I”‘““‘1
WASH
Low
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NOTE: Always use cold rlnse water for I
Speed permanent press fabrics.
1,1
DRAIN
No
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Agltatlon
SPIN
Hlgh
Speed
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. II

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.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any. on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; 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.
For agitatlon and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
Fbr a pre-wash
For best results, use warm water for
pre-washing stained laundry. Hot
water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
*To start prewash with agitation, the
Cycle Control Knob must point to the
number in the PRE-WASH Cycle.
l Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the PRE-WASH 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 PRE-WASH Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle. important: See additional
care infonnatfon on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash 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
10 collected in the drain or strainer.

Caring for your w
rasher
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.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dr!
Wipe up spills right away. Spills con
dull or damaae 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 I
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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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
QFP
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AN-
REEIZ
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 (see pagelo). Let it
water inlet hoses. basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
ON
4. Run the washer
through a com-
b- 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.
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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 fill:
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?
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 fills and drains with-
out running:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the dmin hose is higher
than the water level in the washer. If
it isn’t...
. The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 81 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
network of fran-
chised TECH-CARE @
Service Compa-
nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warrantv and pro-
vide after-warranty service, anv-
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, 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.
FSP is a registered trademark
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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. look for this
FSP
symbol of quality whenever
you need o replacement part
@ for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting speCiflCatiOnS
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance
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