Whirlpool 3LA58OOXS User Manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER

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3LA58OOXS

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS,.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Starting Your Washer.

What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS..

For a Rinse and Spin,

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CYCLE

CONTROL

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For a Drain and Spin
Fora Soak

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Liquid Bleach Dispenser

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MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter.

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER..

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Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.................. 16

TEMPERATURE

MAGIC CLEAN @

LINT FILTER

(not shown]

If your washer has a Consumer
Buy Guide label, remove it. It will
be easier to remove before the
washer is used. To remove any
remaining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make
a ball, then remove.

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Soak area with liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing

glue as described

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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,

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Copy Model and Serial Numbers
from plate (under lid near hinge]

Model Number

and the purchase date from the
sales slip.

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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

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
to persons when using your washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before
using the washer.

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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 laun­der and air dry fabrics containing
these materials.

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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.

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When discarding an old washer,

ALWAYS

accidental entrapment.

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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.

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

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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

ive off vapors that can create a

P

IRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

remove the lid to prevent

-SAVE THESE I

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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 usin
washer, turn on all hot water aps
and allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to es­cape. DO NOT smoke or use any
open flame nearthe faucet while

it is open.

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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:

- is installed, repaired, and has
parts replaced by a qualified
person.

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

weight.*

- is connected to the correct

J-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.

INSTRUCTIONS -

your

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Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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aids and other materials in a cool,
dry place where children can’t
reach them - in a locked cabinet
if possible.

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tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids-especially
warnings and precautions.

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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used in
the same wash as ammonia or
acids such as vinegar or rust
remover.

store detergent, laundry

read and follow instruc-

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unplug the power supply

cord before attempting to service

the washer.

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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick

to fabrics washed in following

loads and cause skin irritation.

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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.

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Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then Place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

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1

. Select a LOAD SIZE

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Select
WATER TEMPERATURES

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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.

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Set the knob anywhere on or be­tween EX SMALL (a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load).

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To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET, then the desired water level

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.

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,

Select wash and rinse water tem-

peratures by pushing a button.

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This drawing shows a warm wash

(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your Laundry Guide.

NOTE: 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.

Start the washer

3.

A.

Push in the Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.

C.

Start the washer by pulling out the

Control Knob. The washer will fill
to the selected water level with
the selected wash water temper­ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.

B. 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.

D.

To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Cycle Control Knob.