Whirlpool LA5580XK User Manual

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

When you need service, or call
with o questlon, have lhls InformatIon
ready:
1 Complete Model and Scrlal Numbers
(from the plate under the Ild near the
hinge].

2. Purchase date from sales slop (or date

installed).

Copy this lnformaflon In these

spaces Keep this book In the Laundry
InformatIon Center with your laundry

Gufde, sales slop and warranty

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Before using

your Washer

Please read thls booklet to be
sure your washer IS Installed ond used
properly It WIII help you get the best
results and longest life your wosher was

deslgned to give.

You are personally responsi-

ble for making sure that your
washer...

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Is Installed by a qualified installer

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Is properly jnstalled and leveled on CI

floor that can support the weight.’

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Is connecied to the right kind of outlet,

electric supply, water supply and drain.’

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Is properly electrically grounded.’

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Is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automotlc washers

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Is properly maintained.

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Is protected from the weather.

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Is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label. It will be easier to remove
before the washer is used.

You may want to wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth before using
to remove dust from storing OI shipping

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide for tips on deter­gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.

SW the insiallotlon insiructlons for
coniDlete informcflon

CAUTION: Store laundry deter­gent and additives in a cool, dry
place where children can’t
reach it.

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Contents

Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
Important Detergent Information
Cleaning the Lint Filter
For Spinning Only

For Rinsing Only
For a Pre-Wash

Cycle Operation

PtRnlfi~UI[‘~T F RESS
KNIT!; C.‘N!LE

If You Need Service or Help

1 Before Cal’ ng for Service
2 I1 YCL Neetl Service
3 II \ ‘.

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Loading your

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Try to mix large and small Items for

best movement in the washer

2. Measure Detergent; Add to

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Washer Basket.

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See detergent information on page

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6 and In Section IV of the Laundry

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Guide.

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3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Add-

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ing to the Washer Basket.

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See the “Laundry Atds” section of

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the Laundry Guide for more

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information.

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4. load the Washer.

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Load without packing so items can

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move freely for best cleaning and

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least wrinkling.

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Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal­anced load can cause the washer to

shake during spinning.

5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can
combine with soap or detergent to

make greasy stalnson fabrics.

For best washing results and
energy savings. sort the laundry
carefully

1. Sort the Laundry into loads.

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Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together
See the Laundry Guide for informa-

tion and samples of typical loads.

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s!art your washer after you put w

detergent. the load, and any other

iaunc?r-y olds according to InformatIon

07 c cage 3 and page 6

1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.

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SC?~JC 1 1 the water level that matches
tnc: CIZ(‘ a the load See page5 for
mu- ~:lfcrmotlon

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To c.~hur-.ge the setting on the LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR, first move It to RESET

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‘move It bock to the setting you

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2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
0 M:‘c-h ine wash woter temperorure io
“,+? : ,::Y~’ c:! 1oSrlcs and so115 being
wc131’~i~~! 2 rinses ore cold

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3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.

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Push the Cycle Ccntrol Knob In and

turn It to the rlghi [clockwise)

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Stop when the

oer of n?/ncftes of wcshlng you want

In the cycle you worst

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Inciruc?lons for which cycles to use for

each fobrlc 1 vpe 0~1-3 ur‘idi--r i

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lo sluri thF wosi;er, pull if~e Cycle
Contrcl Kncb ou: 1’Jhen the cycle IS
over. ihe LQrJsner i~:\~l step

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To stop the washer at any time
dunng a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. ?(!I1 \t cu? is restart the

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To change a setting, cust~
!rol Krj;,t; I;, 1,:: st;[I: ::~e ‘..ashcr Tnen turn
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