AUTOMATIC WASHER Suopee;Capacity GLA5580XS MIcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlfiers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers.
Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 2 3 4 4 6 10 01990 Whirlpool For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing..
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. DO NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. 1 . Select l l Select a LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items] and EX LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results. 2 .
3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control turn it clockwise. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. Knob and B. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. D. To stop the washer at any time, push in 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 1 DRAIN No 9gitation A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during cycles. In some cycles, water is sprayed on the spinning the rinsing. the spin parts of some load to help with Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. El the WASH LOW Speed NOTE: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These pauses are normal.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle FILL t0 I Selected Level cl L n PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause] REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. COOL DOWN KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. AIndicates pausing period. the machine for a brief soa AIndicates pausing period.
I Speed I r-l PARTIAL DRAIN No AQitation The washer will proceed to the REGUlAR/HEAW Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH, push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to start.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
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. WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur. This will help keep your washer looking like new. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer. Check pocket for bolts nuts, tools, etc.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of R.K type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer 3. Turn on the water faucets. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN [see page IO).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: 2. If you need assistance 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you need service in the U.SA. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized WhirlpoolSM service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number (see Step 3) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: 6. of you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved?.
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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolsM service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
