use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA5300XS licrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners, Oehumidifiers, Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers.
Contents PARTS AND FEATURES.......... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. Starting Your Washer............. What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................ For a Rinse and Spin.............. Page .2 .3 .4 .4 6 . 10 . 10 Page Fora Drain and Spin.............. .. 10 Fora Soak............................. . 10 .. 11 Cleaning the Lint Filter — CARING FOR YOUR WASHER .. 12 Winterizing............................ ..
Important safety instructions O WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury fo persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, inciuding the foliowing: Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before using your washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, WARNING: If hot water has not been soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build washer.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load In the washer before starting it. WATER SAVING LOAD SIZE SELECTOR 1. Select a LOAD SIZE • Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. • The water level can be set for EX SMALL (a few items), MED or LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results. ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR ^ Select 2.
^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; O. Start the washer OFF g N( A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right, it must be pushed in and turned oniy clockwise. 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. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time.
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 A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle I A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. SHORT Cycle t Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag. AIndicates the machine Is pausing for a brief soak period. SOAK Cycle I Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment.
Other operating instructions PERMANENT PRESS # 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 detergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2.
Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after every load for best filtering results. NOTE: The load type will vary the amount of lint build-up. To clean: 1. Lift off the agitator barrel. 2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel. The filter is not removable. 3. Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. 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. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any producf not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a iot of damage, if your washer is stored or moved during the coid weather... ^— 1. Shut oft both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water iniet hoses. 2. Puta quart of automotive-type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: !• Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourseif without tools of any kind.
2. If you need 4. If you have a Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE« serv ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a quaiified service company in your area. Call our COOL-LINE service as sistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consuitants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL* AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE® service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts lor any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
