Whirlpool 3LA5580XS User Manual

use&care guide

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AUTOMATIC WASHER

Super Capacity Model

3LA5580XS

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 4

Starting Your Washer

What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

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For a Rinse and Spin Fora Drain and Spin

MAGIC CLEAN® Lint Filter .. .. 10

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . 11

Winterizing...........................

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY............

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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MAGIC CLEAN®

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

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.

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your laundry Guide" and

sales slip in the Laundry Information Center.

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card turnished with

this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Important safety instructions

>(ITW WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury ^ ^ n to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions,

^ / including the following: 2

Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety ^ information before using your washer. m

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 m washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS hand launder and air dry fabrics con- EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or taining these materials. NEVER allow children to operate, play turn on all hot water faucets and allow with, or crawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This supervision of children is necessary will allow gases to es|tope. Do not when the washer is used near children, smoke or use any op^ flame near

When discarding an old washer, the faucet while it is opin.

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent personallY responsible tor

accidental entrapment

NEVER put your hands into the washer . . *

until an motion stops. If the lid is * 'S installed, repaired, and parts re

opened while the basket is spinning. Placed by a qualified perso . the basket will automatically stop in

a few seconds.

DO NOT tamper with controls.

NEVER use or store flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker osene) in or near your washer. Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water. These substances give off va

pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD

or EXPLOSION

damage, before using your washer.

making sure that your washer:

placed by a qualified person.

• is properly installed and leveled on

a floor that can support the weight.*

• is connected to the right kind of out

let, electric supply, water supply and drain.*

• is properly grounded*

• is properly maintained.

• is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

*See the “Installation Instructions."

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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional Safety Instructions

ALWAYS store detergent, iaundry aids and other materiais in a cooi, dry piace where chiidren can't reach them - in a locked cabinet if possibie.

ALWAYS read and foiiow instructions on packages of detergent and iaun dry aids - especiaiiy warnings and precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chiorine bieach is used in the same

wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.

and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS unpiug the power suppiy cord before attempting to service the washer.

DO NOT machine wash giass fiber materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your washer:

• is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers.

• is not run by children or anyone un able to operate it properly.

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 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.

WATER SAVING

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

ENERGY SAVING

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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2. WATER TEMPERATURES

• Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soiis being washed.

• All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your "Laundry Guide.”

IMPORTANT: Use warm water with the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/

GENTLE cycles. For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing in warm water.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning resuits, the load must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a ioad or too little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items.

‘Approximate ^

fill with load.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE

EX SMALL

(21.7 gal./82.1 L)‘ (18.3 gal./69.3 L)‘ (15.0 gal./56.8 L)‘

(11.9 gal./45.0L)‘

^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

Om Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only 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 tilling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.

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 Cycle.

D. To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

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