Whirlpool LA5380XM User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA5380XM
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
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LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
/
SELECTOR
CYCLE
LINT FILTER
MODEL AND SERI
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
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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. ComDlete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip,
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty
There is no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
2
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Da’e
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your :sponsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
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is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
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is properly grounded:
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is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSlBlLlTlES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
lNSTRUCTlONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need
Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3
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
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The water level can be set for EX
SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.
Select the water level that matches
the load size.
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water For best cleaning results, the
when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
to wash.
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.
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LARGE (20.5 gals.177.6 L)’
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‘Approximate fill with load.
MEDIUM (14.2 galsJ53.8 L)’
EX SMALL (8.7 galzJ32.9 L)’
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