use&care guide AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA5580XS heri. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrigereior freezers Ice Makers. Drsh.ashers. BoilMo Ovens and Surface Units, flanges. Microwave Ovens.
Contents PARTS AND FEATURES...... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page .. 2 .. 3 .. 4 Startina Your Washer.......... .. 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................... For a Rinse and Spin........... .. 10 .. 10 Page . 10 . 10 . 10 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . 11 Winterizing............................. . 12 For a Drain and Spin............. Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. MAGIC CLEAN" Lint Filter .. IF YOU need''SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE..
Important safety instructions O WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following; 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. Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results. ENERGY SAVING TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 2.
^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; O m Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. C. start the washer by pulling out 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 Cycie. D. To stop the washer at any time, the Control Knob. The washer 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 clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle ( A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
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 ▲ Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period. A cycle that gently washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Other operating instructions NORMAL 10 ^ Y HEAVY 14 ^ 1 SUPER WASH 4 NORMAL 10 ^ Y| HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 4 ^ 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 de tergent 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.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this fakes 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 product 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 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 V or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1.
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 yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you have a 2. If you need assistance*.. problem*.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE' serv ice assistance telephone number. Dial tree trom 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 qualified service company in your area. 3. If you need service*...
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WHIRLPOOL* AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY AW001 LENGTH OT 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 for any part of gearcase assembly it defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
