Whirlpool LA5310XS User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA531oxs
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Parts and features
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tNFORMATlON
/ CENTER,TE$;#&yE
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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
queStIOn, have this information ready:
1. Cbmplete Model and Serial Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
2. Purchbse 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 Reglstnstlon Card furnished
this product.
2
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Phone Number
with
Your re :sponsibilities
Read this “Use and Core Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully
for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responrlble
tor maklng sure that your washer:
l is installed by Q qualified installer.
l is properly installed and leveled on
Q floor that con support the weight:
l is connected to the right kind of
outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain:
l is properly grounded.’
l Is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not
toll below freezing.
l is riot run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES. 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST . 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE. . . 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . 10
For a Rinse and Spin . . . . . . 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak . . . . . . . . . 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. . . .
WASHER WARRANTY.. .
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start the washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween SMALL (a few items] and
LARGE (a full load].
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press resutts.
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundw Guide.”
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
fill with load.
1 !
:
LLLJ
8
LARGE
.
.
.
MED
SMALL
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
(17.3 gals./655 L)’
(13.4 galsI50.8 L)*
(9.5 galsI36.0 L)*
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 minutes.
B.
Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 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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