Whirlpool LA5580XM User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA5580XM
Yaw Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condilroners. Dehumrdiflers. Automatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer
Parts and features
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and
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2. Purchbse dote from sales slip.
COPY !his information in these spaces.
Keep
this book in the Laundry Informo-
tion Ce,nter with your “Laundry
sales slip and warranty,
There is no
that is required
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need service or call with a
(from plate under the lid near the
warranty registration
for in-warranty service.
Serial Num-
Guide,”
to return. Proof-of-purchase is a11
Model Number
Seria, Number
Purchase Dote
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
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 qualified installer.
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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 RESPONSIBILITIES
3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE
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OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
ForaRinseondSpin _..,,,._.. 8
For a Drain and Spin
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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
3. If You Need Service
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4. If You Hove a Problem 11
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3
Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load
you want to wash.
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Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few items)
and EX LARGE (a full load].
See your “Laundry Guide” for
details on load sizes.
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Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your
“Laundry Guide” and printed
under the washer lid.
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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of
water when you have less than
a full load to wash.
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EX SMALL ( 7.8 gals.129.5 L)’
*Approximate fill with load.
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For best cleaning results,
the load must be able to move
freely in the water. Too big a
load or too little water can
tear items.
RGE (20.5 gals.177.6 L)*
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Match the wash water tem-
perature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
All rinses are cold.
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(12.1 gals./458 L)’
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