LA5700XM
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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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LA5700XM
and
LA5705XM
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldifwrs. Automalx Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relngerator-Freeze
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
LAUNDRY
INF~;~T$;ON
TEMPERATURE
/
SELECTOR
CYCLE
IQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
-BASKET
-TUB
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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed 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. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase IS all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Model Number
Senal Number
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your
responsibilities
Read this ‘Its& 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 qualifiedinstaller.
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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
PARTSAND FEATURES _. _. 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACHCYCLE . . . . . . . . .
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 9
Cleaning the Lint Filter 9
Suds-Misep System
(Model LA5705XM only] 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER
11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
13
@I984 Whirlpool Corporation
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
. Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a
full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATURES
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Match the wash and rinse water
temperatures to the type of fabrics
and solIs being washed
8 This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selectron
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water
when you have less than a full load
to wash.
For best cleanrng results, the
load must be able to move freely
In the water Too big a load ortoo
little water can tear items
LARGE (16.9 gals /64 0 L)’
MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’
EX SMALL ( 99gols./37 5 L)’
‘Approximate fill with load
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3. Start the washer
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
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of
mlnUteS
B.
Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
D.
To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash. see page 8.
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