AUTOMATIC WASHER kW&apacity LA5700XM and LA5705XM wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldifwrs. Automalx Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers.
Parts and features LOAD SIZE LAUNDRY INF~;~T$;ON / TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE IQUID BLEACH DISPENSER (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 When youneed service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
Your responsibilities Read this ‘Its& and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l l l l l l l l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight? is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* is properly grounded: is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Before starting your washer: Select LOAD a SIZE 2. Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash . Set the knob on or between EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a full load). l See your “Laundry on load sizes. LOAD Guide” SIZES for details AND WATER Use less than a full tub of water when you have less than a full load to wash.
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. 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 mlnUteS B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. D.
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 start. After agitation starts, the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help rem love heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.
clockwise until it paints to OFF and the cycle ends. spraying cycles, cold water is sprayed NOTE:You may hear the sound of water some cycles. In some help with the rinsing. during the spin parts of on the spinning load to NOTE: Always permanent tlOn I’ 1 S% use cold rinse water for press fabrics. 1’ IAgii I c- Pre-wash setting begins here (see page 8) Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle; laundry.
Other operating For a rinse instructions For a drain and spin For agitation 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 washer will 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.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avold 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.
For Model LA5705XM The SUDS-MISER” System Your washer has the SUDS-MISER System.jt 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 wrth an open dram, or to a standprpe drain If you do not want to re-use wash water for a load.
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.
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. To use the washer 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer. 3. Turn on the water faucets 12 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN [see page 8).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling forassistance... “- Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance *. . . 4. If you have a problem *. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number. Dial tree from: Contlnental U.S. . (800) 2534301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 8 Hawall (800) 2534121 Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr.
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Making your world a little easier. Part No. 385025 Rev. B 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
