Whirlpool LA5600XK, lAS605XK User Manual
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care
Guide
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CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LINT FILTER
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CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry
place where children can’t
reach them.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide for tips on detergents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your
Washer
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sires
Important Detergent Information
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
For a Pre Wash
For Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only
Cycle Operation
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The SUDS-MISER System
If You Need Service or Assistance
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loading your Washer
3. Load the Washer.
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Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
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 splnnlng
4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
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See page ? and the Laundry
Aids section of the Laundry Guide for
more information
5. Avoid Damaging Laundry.
Carefully follow package directions
when using detergents, bleaches,
softeners and other laundry aids For
more informatlon, see pages 16-22
In your
‘Laundrv Guide ”
Cleaning the lint Filter
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 thai
can be washed and dried together
See the Laundry Guide
tlon and samples o! typlcal loads
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Try to mix large and small items for
best movement rn the washer,
for
rnforma-
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
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See detergent informatron on page
6 and In Section IV of the Laundry
Guide
\rgater runs ihrougb the lint filter
uhe?etiler the Ayasher agltotes Check it
after-1 to make sure Its clean and filter
lrg 01 10s Gest
To remove It for ciearxng press
the release and pull straight out lnstructlcns for cleorlng are prlnted on the
t-x3tow of trie filter
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use T:: Take It e\,erl easier read the
folIowIng steps before start qg your firs+
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Start your washer after yoij put I’:
detergent the load arld any other
laundry aids occxdlng tc informatior
on page 3 and page 6
1.
Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
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Select the water level that matches
the size of the load See page 5 for
more InformatIon
IMPORTANT For the best cleaning
sure the load has enough water for
2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
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Match the wash and rinse water temperatures to the t’qpe of fabrics and
being washed [See the InstructIons
under the washer IId and on page 14 Nn
your
Laundry GM&
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Be sure to use a cold rinse for PERMANENT PRESS and KNITS GENTLE Cycles
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3.
Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
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Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn It tothe right (clockwlse)
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Stop when the pointer
rjer of
m/nutes
of washing you ;Yant
IS
on thenu-
in the cycle you want
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Instructions for which cycles to c1se for
each fabric type are under the IIC
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To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out When the cycle
IS
over, the washer WIII stop
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To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in.
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To change a setting,
trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn
the Control Knob to the right (clockwise)
to the setting you want Pull the knob
out to start the washer
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Pages8-9 show what happens In
each cycle
Pull it out to restart the washer
push the Con-
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