Whirlpool 3LA58OOXS User Manual

use&care guide
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Super Capacity Model 3LA5800XS
ishers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Relrigeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens, Trash CompacI
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Fora Rinse and Spin.............
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CYCLE
CONTROL
MODEL AND SERIAL If your washer hos a Consumer
. 2 . 3
Fora Drain and Spin Fora Soak
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.. 12 .. 12
Liquid Bleach Dispenser ... .. 13
. 4 MAGIC CLEAN" Lint Filter..... 13
. 4
. 6
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER.. 14
Winterizing
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.. 15
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
. 12 ASSISTANCE
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.. 16
. 12
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MAGIC CLEAN‘D
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
Buy Guide label, remove it. It will be easier to remove before the
LIQUID
BLEACH
DISPENSER
AGITATOR
BASKET
washer is used. To remove any remaining glue:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
or
• Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See "Important Safety Instructions" on page 3.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
• Copy Model and Serial Numbers _______________________________ from plate (under lid near hinge)
Model Number
and the purchase date from the sales slip.
• Keep this book, your Laundry Guide and your sales slip in the Laundry Information Center.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING
• Read ali instructions before
using the washer.
• NEVER wash items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand laun der and air dry fabrics containing these materials.
• NEVER allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the washer. Close supervision of chil dren is necessary when the washer is used near children.
• When discarding an old washer, ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
• NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automati cally stop in a few seconds.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, ker osene) in or near your washer. DO NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION.
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, foliow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
• 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 in jury or damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot watertaps
and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to es cape. 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 replaced by a qualitied person.
- is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.*
- is connected to the correct 3-prong outlet, 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.
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
• ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
• ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent 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 before attempting to service the washer.
• DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials. 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 detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer betöre starting it.

1. Select a LOAD SIZE

Select

2. WATER TEMPERATURES

• Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of ioad you want to wash.
• Set the knob anywhere on or be tween EX SMALL (a few smail items) and EX LARGE (a fuii ioad).
• To change the water ievei after the washer has started to fiii, turn the knob to RESET, then the desired water ievei.
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water ievei for best permanent press resuits.
NOTE: For best washing results, items should move freely in the washer. Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load.
For best results with permanent press clothes, use the EX LARGE water level. Reduce wash time when using EX SMALL or SMALL water level settings. Loads
with only a few small items need less wash time for best results.
• Seiect wash and rinse water tem peratures by pushing a button.
• This drawing shows a warm wash (top temperature) and coid rinse (bottom temperature) seiection.
Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide.
NOTE: Use warm water with the PERM’T PRESS or KNiTS GENTLE cycies. For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
010
SUPER CAPACITY
SUPREME
2 SPEED a CYCLE
NORMAL 10 ft l
HFAVT id ^mm

^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

O. Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.
Stop when the indicator on the knob's outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.
< Start the washer by pulling out the
Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
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