Whirlpool 3LA5581 User Manual

use&care guide

Whirl

HomeJL Appliances

Pari No. 3356448

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Super Capacity Model

3LA5581XY

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES ....

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Starting Your Washer OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For a Rinse and Spin

For a Drain and Spin

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ... 4

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Parts and features

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Liquid Bleach Dispenser

MAGIC CLEAN* Lint Filter ....

Liquid Fabric Softener

Dispenser.....................................

PROGRAMME GUIDE CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE .......................................

SERVICE CENTRES WARRANTY

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LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

^CENTRE

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

AGITATOR

maximum

dry mass

capacity

TEMPERATURE

.SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

LIQUID FABRIC

SOFTENER DISPENSER

Remove the Consumer Buy

Guide label. It will be easier to

BASKET

TUB -

8,1kg

remove before the washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket withadampcioth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.

MAGIC CLEAN*

LINT FILTER

(not Shown)

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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

Phone Number

Important safety instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury to per

▲warning

sons when using your washer, foiiow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:

• Read aii instructions before using the

washer.

• NEVER wash items cleaned, washed,

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gas oline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder

and air dry fabrics containing these materials.

• NEVER allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

• When discarding an old washer, AL WAYS remove the lid to prevent acciden tal entrapment.

• DO NOT reach into the washer basket while it is filling with water, while agitator is moving or while basket is spinning. If the

lid is opened while the basket is spinning,

the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds.

• DO NOT tamper with controls.

• NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or near your washer. DO NOT add flamma ble fluids to the wash water. These sub

stances give off vapors that can create a

FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

• 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.

• You are responsible for making sure

that your washer:

- is installed, repaired, and has parts re placed by a qualified person.

- is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight!

- is connected to the correct 3-prong out let, electric supply, water supply and drain!

- is properly earthed!

- is properly maintained!

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

*See the “Installation Instructions."

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibiiities

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach them - in a locked cabi net if possible.

ALWAYS read and follow instructions on

packages of detergents and laundry aids -

especially warnings and precautions. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if

chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust

remover.

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord be fore attempting to service the washer.

DO NOT machine wash glass fibre mate rials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

You are responsible for making sure that your washer:

• is used only for jobs normally expected of

home automatic washers.

• is not run by children or anyone unable

to operate it properly.

Operating instructions

starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add low foaming, automatic washing machine detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before commencing with the cycle. Detergents should be predissolved when the wash water temperature is less than 40°C.

iLD COI

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 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.

WATER SAVING

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

ENERGY SAVING

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

o Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

• Select wash and rinse water tem peratures.

• This drawing shows a warm wash (top temperature) and cold rinse

(bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures can

be found in your “Laundry Guide”.

IMPORTANT: Use warm waterwith the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/ GENTLEcycles. Forheavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, pre-soak before washing in warm water.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Forbest cleaning results, the load

must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a load ortoo little water can cause wear or tearing of load items. .

Approximate

fill with load

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE 82,11 MEDIUM 62,1 i EX SMALL 45,0 f

n Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

0> Start the washer

NORMAL 10 ^ /4^^

HEAVY 14

SUPER WASH 4

10 NORMAL

6 LIGHT

l^rs GFJ

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 minutes.

B. Stop on a number in the cycle you

want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 min utes 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.

other Operating instructions

10 NORMAL

DRMAL 10 ^ Vl

Kvi

HEAVY 14

SUPER WASH 4

, 6 4.IGHT

KNITS GENTLE

* 6 NORMAL

6 LIGHT

PERMANENT

PRESS

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and spin for heaviiy soiied ioads which need more detergent. (Extradetergent can require an extra rinse.)

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to any • on the dial.

See above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knobout.Thewasherwill

fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin.

10 NORMAL

, 6 LIGHT

normal 10 ^

HEAVY 14 %

KNITS GENTLE

6 NORMAL

6 LIGHT

PERMANENT

PRESS

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain and spin

out water.

1. Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before the OFF area in any cycle. See above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knobout.Thewasherwill drain and spin.

important: See additionai care information in your “Laundry Guidé”.

Liquid bleach dispenser

Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid 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. Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash

part of the cycle.

For more information on bleaching, see your “Laundry Guide”.

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is drained away with the wash

and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer.

Liquid fabric softener dispenser

4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water. The

quantity of diluted fabric softener should not exceed 150 ml per fill.

5. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final rinse portion of the cycle. NOTE: Do not stop the washer during this time. If you do, the softener will mix with the remaining soapy wash water. This will

1. Add detergent and load to the basket.

2. Add liquid fabric softener to the

dispenser using the amount recom mended on the bottle.

3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric

softener on the load.

cause stains. Do not put detergent in the iiquid fabric softener dispenser.

6. If dispenser needs cleaning, flush with hot water.

Programme guide

FABRIC

Heavy soiled natural fibre fabrics e.g.: linen or white cottons

Heavy soiled natural fibres e.g.: Linen, cotton, denim and colour fast fabrics

Normally soiled natural fibres e.g.: linen, cotton, denim, and colour fast natural fibre fabrics

Moderately soiled permanent press fabrics and mixed colour fast fabrics

Lightly soiled permanent press fabrics and mixed colour fast garments

Moderately soiled gentle items and washable knits

Lightly soiled gentle items and washable knits

Heavy soiled garments that require maximum soil removal.

OPERATION

8 min. High Speed Wash 6 min. Low Speed Wash 2 min. High Speed Spin 1 Deep Rinse 2 Spray Rinses 6 min. Final High Speed Spin

4 min. High Speed Wash 6 min. Low Speed Wash 2 min. High Speed Spin

1 Deep Rinse 2 Spray Rinses 6 min. Final High Speed Spin

6 min. High Speed Wash 4 min. Low Speed Wash 2 min. High Speed Spin

1 Cool Down Intake 1 Deep Rinse 2 Spray Rinses 4 min. Final Low Speed Spin

2 min. High Speed Wash 4 min. Low Speed Wash 2 min. High Speed Spin 1 Cool Down Intake 1 Deep Rinse 2 Spray Rinses 4 min. Final Low Speed Spin

8 min. Gentle Wash 2 min. High Speed Spin 1 Deep Rinse 2 Spray Rinses 4 min. Final Low Speed Spin

6 min. Gentle Wash 2 min. High Speed Spin

1 Deep Rinse 2 Spray Rinses 4 min. Final Low Speed Spin

4 min. High Speed Wash 1 Partial Drain and advances to the Heavy Regular Cycle. (No 14)

LOAD SIZE

As per Load

Extra Large

Extra

Large

Extra

Large

As per Load

DETER GENTS

Ref. Laundry Guide

Double Amount of Defergent

WATER TEMP. WASH/RINSE

Hot/Cold Regular

Hot/Cold

Warm/Cold

Warm/Cold Knits/Gentle

Hot/Cold Super Wash

PROGRAMME SELECTOR

Heavy No-14

Regular Normal No-10

Permanent Press Normal No-10

Permanent Press Light No-6

Normal No-8

Light No-6

No-4

BLEACH

Yes

FABRIC SOFTENER

Yes

Refer to above guide and consult the “Laundry Guide” and the “Installation Instructions.”

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