Whirlpool LA5700XS User manual

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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. 12
For a Rinse and Spin 12
Page
For a Drain and Spin 12
For a Soak . . 12
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 13
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter . 13
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . 14
Winterizing.. . . . . . . 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . 16
WASHER WARRANTY . 20
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CYCLE
CONTROL TEMPERATURE
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
I
\ LIQUID BLEACH
I
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). serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keepthis book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Service Company
Center.
Phone Number
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.
2

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 soried 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 on or between EX
SMALL (a few items] and EX LARGE
(a full load).
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature] selection.
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
A
CAUTION:
in the water. Too big a load or too -DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate , LARGE
fill with load.
m-
(17.3 gal./655 L)*
(14.7 gal./557 L)’
I (12.1gal./45.8 L)’
E~SMALL (9.5 gal.136.0 L)’
4

3
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
. 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
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 temper-
ature. 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 aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise
until it points to OFF and thecycle ends. -
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
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
fabrics.

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. I
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. I
SPIN
High
I Speed
c
1 Spray
Rinse
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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
REFILL
n
COOL
DOWN
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
period.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates fhe machine is
pausing for a brlef soak
period.

DRAIN
No
n
Agitation
DRAtN
No
rl
Agitation
SPtN
Low
I Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
FllL
for
Deep
Rinse
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SOAK Cycle
SUPER WASH 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.
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
WASH
4
I Minutes
n
High
Speed
10