Whirlpool LA5700XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA5700XM
and
LA5705XM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
LOAD INF~;~T$;ON TEMPERATURE
SIZE / SELECTOR CYCLE
IQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
(not shown)
-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 youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
Senal Number
2. Purchase 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
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase IS all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Your responsibilities
Read this ‘Its& 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
PARTSAND FEATURES _. _. 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACHCYCLE . . . . . . . . . 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 9
Cleaning the Lint Filter 9
Suds-Misep System
(Model LA5705XM only] 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 13
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
. Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a
full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperatures to the type of fabrics
and solIs being washed
8 This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selectron
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleanrng results, the
when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
to wash. In the water Too big a load ortoo
little water can tear items
LARGE (16.9 gals /64 0 L)’
MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’
EX SMALL ( 99gols./37 5 L)’
‘Approximate fill with load
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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.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
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 mlnUteS
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash. see page 8.

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 start. After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help rem
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles
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Periods of agitation and
soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.
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High-speed agitation,
low-speed spin and cool-
ing of the wash water be-
fore the spin help clean
clothing and keep
wrinkles from setting into
permanent press fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.
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clockwise until it paints to OFF and the cycle ends.
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.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
tlOn I’ 1 S% 1’ IAgii
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c- Pre-wash setting
begins here (see page 8)
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle;
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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 l on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water,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 agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.
soak I I
reTwash I
For a soak or pm-e-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected 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 the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the Cycle.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Follow directions on the bottle
for the amount to use. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full
load. Use less with lower water level
settings. Use a cup with a pouring
spout to avold 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”Laundry Guide” page 11.
Cleaning the lint filter
Water run< through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates.
Check it often to make sure it’s clean
and is filtering at its best
To remove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.

For Model LA5705XM
The
SUDS-MISER” System
Your washer has the SUDS-MISER System.jt has two drain hoses
One hose moves a portion of used wash water Into a storage tub
and moves it back Into the washer for use during the next wash
The other hose carries water to another tub wrth an open dram, or
to a standprpe drain
If you do not want to re-use wash water for a load. leave the
stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away
STORAGE
run \ SIANDPIPE
The SUDS-MISER’ System stores a portron of the wash water.
If you hove a storage tub big enough to hold 25 gallons (95
liters) of water, you can have a qualified installer convert your
washer to save more of the water.
To save wash water
Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub. The SUDS-MISER System
does not save rinse water from any cycle, nor does it save wash
water from the PERMANENT PRESSCycle.
To re-use wash water 4. Add about “2 the recom-
1. Set Cycle Control Knob on mended amount of detergent.
SUDS (see illustration). 5. Put in the clothes.
2. Pull the Control Knob out. The 6. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob
washer will pump most of the
water from the storage tub
back into the washer basket.
Do not add clothes at this
time. The washer will finish fill-
ing with fresh water
3. When the water has pumped
back into the washer, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
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to start the washer.
7. Drain the storage tub. Water
still in the tub will have any soil
that has settled out. The hose
is cut on an angle to leave be-
hind about an inch of water
and any soil from previous
wash.
If You want a cycle other than
REGULAR HEAVY to follow SUDS,
push in the Cycle Control
Knob after the water has been
pumped back into the washer.
Turn the knob right (clockwise)
to the cycle and wash time
You want

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.
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.
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.
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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..
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain
water inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
[see page 8). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling
forassistance... “-
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
l Are both water faucets open?
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
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 in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer will stop
for about 1112minutes after the
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
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 IT ISN’T...
l The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water con siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘]

2. If you need assistance *...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial tree from:
Contlnental U.S. . (800) 2534301
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 8 Hawall (800) 2534121
and talk with one of ourtrained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration 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 net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE” Serv-
ice Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice 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 assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
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Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
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 in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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