Whirlpool LA5330XS User Manual

use&care guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Large Capacity Model LA5330XS

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle 6

OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

. 10

WASHER WARRANTY

TEMPERATURE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

Fora Drain and Spin Fora Soak Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. MAGIC CLEAN® Lint Filter ..

Winterizing

SELECTOR

DISPENSER

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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 clath before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.

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MAGIC CLEAN®

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

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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 in the Laundry Information

Center.

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card turnished with

this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Important safety instructions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury ^

to persons when using your washer, foliow basic precautions, ^

Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety ^ information before using your washer. m

NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, WARNING: If hot water has not been ^

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or ^ gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build JJJ washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS handlaunderandairdryfabricscon- EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

taining these materials.

NEVER allow children to operate, play turn on all hot water faucets and allow g with, or crawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This > supervision of children Is necessary will allow gases to escape. Do not ^ when the washer is used near children, smoke or use any open flame near ^ When discarding an old washer, the faucet while it is open. >

including the foliowing: Z

damage, before using your washer.

NEVER put your hands into the washer . . r„ . ^ ^ ^

until

opened while the basket is spinning, Placed by a qualified person, the basket will automatically stop in • 's properly installed and leveled on

a few seconds. a floor that can support the weight.*

DO NOT tamper with controls. • is connected to the right kind of out-

NEVER use or store flammable fluids let, electric supply, water supply

(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker- dram. ^ osene) in or near your washer. Do not • is properly grounded* add flammable fluids to the wash • is properly maintained, water. These substances give off va- • jj protected from the weather and

pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD

or EXPLOSION

Additional Safety Instructions

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 instructions

on packages of detergent and laun dry 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.

entrapnnent. making sure that your washer:

motion stops. If the lid is •'s installed, repaired, and parts re-

kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

*See the "Installation Instructions!’

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

and Your Responsibilities

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 personally responsible for making sure that your washer:

• is used only for jobs normally ex

pected of home automatic washers.

• is not run by children or anyone un

able 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.

Select a LOAD SIZE

^ Select

2. WATER TEMPERATURES

COlC -c COlE • COlC

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

• The water ievei can be set for

EX SMALL (a few items), MED or

LARGE (a fuli ioad).

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

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning resuits, 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 "H z'

fill with load.

e Match the wash and rinse water

temperature to the type of fabrics and soiis being washed.

• Ali rinses are coid. Coid rinses save energy and heip prevent wrinkies from setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your "Laundry Guide.”

IMPORTANT: Use warm water with the PERM’T PRESS or SHORT cycles. For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing in warm water.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

LARGE (17.3gals./65.5L)‘ MED (13.4gals./50.8L)* EX SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)‘

^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

Om Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise.

Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will rill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper ature. 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 min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 6 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

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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