Whirlpool LA5525XT User Manual
Use & Care
Guide
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AUTOMATICWASHER
lA5525X-T
Contents
Important Safety Instructkna
operating lnstruotkne
Starting your washer
What happans in each cycle . . . . - . . . . . 5
Other Operating lnstructkna
Rinse and spin
Drain and spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Asslstanoe
Whlrlpool Automatk Washer
Warranty
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
w’ti thii product. Then axnplete the
form bebw. Have this information ready
ifyounesdsarviceorcallwitha
question.
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plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date fmnl the sales slii.
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Model Number
Serld Number
PurchawDato
Servke Company Phone Number
If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide labal. remove it lt will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub brfskfy with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
of
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
‘bg detergent before removing glue as
de&bed above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol. flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions’ on page 3.
Important Safety Instructions
l Read all Instructions before uolng
the washer.
l NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-
These !3ubstances give ofl vapors
that can create a FlRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION.
ccl. soaked in or spotted with wax, l If hot water has not been used .C’
paint. gasoline, or flammable fluids
in the washer. The fumes can create
a FlRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry
fabrics containing these materials.
l NEVER albw children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near children.
l When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.
l DO NOT reach into the washer
basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. II the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automatically
stop in a few seconds.
l DO NOT tamper with controls.
D NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(drycleaning solvents, kerosene) in
or near your washer. DO NOT add
flammable fluids to the wash water.
recently (usually 2 weeks or bnger),
hydrogen gases may build up in the
water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and albw 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.
l You are responsible for maklng
sure that your washer:
-is installed, repaired, and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.
-is properly installed and leveled on
a fbor that can support the weight.’
-k conneded to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain.’
-k properly grounded.’
-is properly maintained.’
-k protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will nol
fall below freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
l ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
alck and other materials in a ad, dry
place where children can? reach
them-inakckedcabinetifpossibIe.
l ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautbns.
l HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
If chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
l DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
l You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
- k used only for jcbs normally expeded ol home automatic washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it prcpe*.
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Operating lnsttuctions
Starting your washer
Be sure bo measure and add detergent. then placa a sorted load In the washer
1.Salectaloadaka
l Turn the knob to point at a setting that
descrbesthesizeofbadyorrwantto
wash.
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Thaknobcanbesetanywhereonor
between EX SMALL (a few small
items) and LARGE (a full bad).
NOTE: For best washing results, items
should move freely ln the washer. Do
nof overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too bw for your wash
bad.
For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level.
Reduce wash time when using the
I3 SMALL water level setting. Loads
with only a few small items need less
wash time for best results.
2 Sakct water temperature
l Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.
l The top temperature is the wash
sabctbn and the bottom temperature
ls the rinse selection.
NOTE: Use warm wash water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or KNlTS
GENTLE Cycles.
For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit dothes. prewash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
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