Whirlpool LA5710XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Models
LAWIOXP
and
LA5715XP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
LOAD INFORMATION TEMPERATURE
SIZE CENTER / SELECTOR CYCLE
ONTROL
KNOB
NT FILTER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(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).
Sertal 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 “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 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-Miser’ System
[Model LA5705XM only) 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 13
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Starting your 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
want to wash
l 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 fabrrcs
and solls berng washed
9 Thusdrawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rtnse
(bottom temperature) selectron
Recommended wash temperatures
con 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 cleaning 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 or too
lrttle water can tear items
LARGE (16.9 gals./64.0 L)’
MEDIUM (13.5 gals /51.1 L)’
EX SMALL ( 9.9 gals.137.5 L)’
‘Approximate fill with load

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.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled
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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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cy cles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
u
(Pause)
v - NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.
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KNIT/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK ,4ND PRE-W4SH Cycles
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remov
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
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+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).
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
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
. 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.
For a 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 lust 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 6-9.
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me-wash
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry
9 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 outto start washer.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a 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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