Whirlpool LA5311XP User Manual

use&caie guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Design 2000" Large Capacity Model LA5311XP

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION TEMPERATURE

selIcior

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(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. Complete Model and Serial Num bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge).

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

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your "Laundry Guide," sales slip and warranty.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company/ Phone Number

Your responsibilities

Read this "Use and Care Guide” and your "Laundry Guide" care fully for important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer...

• is installed by a qualified instailer.

• is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

• is connected to the right kind

of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*

• is properly grounded*

• is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automafic washers.

• is properly mainfained.

• is profected from the weather

and kept where the tempera

ture will not fall below freezing.

• is not run by chiidren or anyone

unable fo operate it properly.

*See the "Installation Instructions"

for complete information.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES “2 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST........................

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE

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OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

For a Rinse and Spin . 10 For a Drain and Spin

For a Soak

Cleaning the Lint Filter

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER.............................. . 11

Winterizing.......................... . 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE......................... . 13

1. Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3 If You Need Service ... . 14

4. If You Flave a Problem

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Safety first

ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer.

NEVER put flammable fluids (dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker osene) into your washer. NEVER use them near your washer.

ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer.

NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning, the basket wili automatically stop in a few seconds.

DO NOT aliow children to operate or play with the washer.

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can't reach them - in a iocked cabinet, if possible.

ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especiaily 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. DO NOT machine wash giass fiber materiais. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water has not been used recently (usu ally two weeks or longer), explo

sive hydrogen gases may buiid up in the water heater and hot water pipes. To prevent injury or damage, turn on ail 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

1 Measure and add detergent

2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

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

' The water level can be set tor

EX SMALL (a few items), MED or

LARGE (a full load).

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

Select WATER

2. TEMPERATLRES

• Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed

• All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperafures can be found in your "Laundry Guide"

IMPORTANT: Use warm water with the PERMT PRESS or SHORT 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 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 wifh load.

LARGE (17.3 gals. 65,5 L)' MED (13 4 gals 50.8 L)' EX SMALL (9 5 gals 36 0 L)‘

CAUTION: DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

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 o number in the cycle

you wont. The numbers ore min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 6 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR 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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