Whirlpool LA5668XS User Manual

use&care guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Super Capacity

Model LA5668XS

hers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compacloi

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Starting Your Washer

What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fora Rinse and Spin

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

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. 4 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . 4

. 10 . 10

For a Drain and Spin

Liquid Bleach Dispenser .. .. 11

MAGIC CLEAN® Lint Filter ..

Winterizing........................... . 13

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE

WASHER WARRANTY............

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

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

You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.

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MAGIC CLEAN

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book, your "Laundry Guide" and

sales slip in the Laundry Information Center.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Important safety instructions

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury

fo persons when using your washer, foilow basic precautions,

Read these Laundry Instructions lor important use and safety information before using your washer.

NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, WARNING: If hot water has not been soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or

gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build

washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot

HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics con

taining these materials.

NEVER allow children to operate, play on all hot water faucets and allow with, or crawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This supervision of children is necessary will allow gases to escape. Do not \when the washer Is used near children, smoke or use any open flame near

When discarding an old washer, the faucet while if is open. ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent personallY responsible for

acci^dental entrapnnent ^ ^ NEVER put your hands into the washer . . r „ . .

until an motion stops. If the lid is •'s installed, repaired, and parts re opened while the basket is spinning, placed by a qualified pe so .

the basket will automatically stop in • is properly installed and leveled on

a few seconds. a floor that can support the weight.* DO NOT tamper with controls. • is connected to the right kind of out-

NEVER use or store flammable fluids let, el^ectric supply, water supply (dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker- dram. ^

osene) in or near your washer. Do not • is properly grounded*

add flammable fluids to the wash • is properly maintained

water. These substances give off va- • ¡5 protected from the v

pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD kept where the temper: or EXPLOSION. tall below freezina.

including the following:

water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer.

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• is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not tall below freezing.

*See the "Installation Instructions!’

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional Safety Instructions

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach

them - in a locked cabinet if possible. ALWAYS read and follow instructions

on packages of detergent and laun dry aids - especially warnings and precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.

and Your Responsibilities

ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer.

DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

You are personally responsible for

making sure that your washer:

• is used only for jobs normally ex pected of home automatic washers.

• is not run by children or anyone un able to op>erate it properly. 3

Operating instructions

Starting Your Washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it.

WATER SAVING

LOAD SIZE SELECTOR

1. Select a LOAD SIZE

• Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of ioad you want to wash.

• Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE (a fuli ioad).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results.

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ENERGY SAVING

TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

Select

2. WATER TEMPERATURES

• Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soiis being washed.

• Aii rinses are cold. Cold rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide."

IMPORTANT: Use warm water

with the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/ GENTLE cycles. For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing in warm water.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items.

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till with load.

EX LARGE (21.7 gals./82.1 L)* MEDIUM (16.8 gals./ó3.ó L)* EX SMALL (11.9 gals./45.0 L)*

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

SUPER CAPACITY

2 SPEED 7 CYCLE

^ Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; O. Start the washer

10 NORMAL

6 LIGHT

KNITS GENTLE

PERMANENT

PRESS

A. Push in the Control Knob and turn

it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise.

C. start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper ature. After filling, the washer will agitate forthe selected number of minutes.

B. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Control Knob.

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