Whirlpool LA57l5XP User manual

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LIQUID BLEACH
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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the Serial Number
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales
Service Company/
slip and warranty.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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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 10
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
Cleaning the Lint Filter. 11
Suds Miser” System
(Model LA5715XP only) 12
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 13
Winterizing 14
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE., 15
01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: I. Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE 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 fab-
rics 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 CAUTION :
in the water. Too big a load or too 0 DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
FE;GE (16.9 galsJ64.0 LJ*
(13.5 gals./51.1 L)
EX SMALL (9.9 galsJ37.5 L)’

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
shows 10 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.
FILL
t0
rl
Selected
Level
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.
WASH
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1
Minutes
High
Speed
WASH
10
Minutes
High
Speed
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NOTE: You Inay hear the sound of wate !rspraying during the spin parts of
some cycles In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spir ining load Ito hell
with the rinsing.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits. Wash
nylon hose in a net laun-
dry bag.
SO-AK AND PRE-Wz4SH Cycles
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.

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+Pre-wash setting begins here, [see pagelo).
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I

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.
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.
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 just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washerwill drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9
For a soak or pre-wash
/ pre-wash /soak’* *0\,rh
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK 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 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 soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1cup
(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”Laundry Guide” page 11.
Cleaning the lint filter
Water runs 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 forcleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.

For Model LA5715XP
The
SUDS-MISER” System
Your washer has the SUDS-MISERE System. It 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 with an open drain, or
to a standpipe drain.
The storage tub should hold at least 20 gallons (76 liters].
If you do not want to re-use wash water, leave the stopper out
of the storage tub so the water drains away.
SlORAGE I
STANDPIPE
lb save wash water
STORAGE DRAIN
TUB TUB
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
1. Set Cycle Control Knob on
SUDS (see illustration).
2. Pull the Control Knob out. The
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.
4. Add about ?I2 the recom-
mended amount of detergent.
5. Put in the clothes.
6. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob
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.
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Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
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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.

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 2. Put a quart of
faucets. Discon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see pagelo). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
To use the washer again.. .
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
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If you need service
suggest you follow
t Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
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
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Are both water faucets open?
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 stops during the per-
manent press cycle:
l Remember, the washer will stop for
about 2 minutes after the partial
drain during the cool-down period
in this cycle.
If your washer fills and drains wifh-
out 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 wafer level in the washer. If
if isn’t...
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles,
l Water can siphon out. [See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
2. If you need
assistance*. ..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
or assistance, we
these four steps:
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*...
1chised TECH-CARE @
r[Cw-&jRF i Service Compa-
L FPANCHlSEDSERVlCE 1 nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
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:
mANCHlSEOTECH-CARESEWlCE
SERVlCECOMPA.MES
YYZSEWlCEco
123MAPLE 999-9999
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. 15

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