Whirlpool LA5705XW User Manual

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Care Guide

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LARGE CAPACITY TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC WASHER

LA5705XW

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Operating Instructions

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What happens in each cycle _......._. 5

Other Operating Instructions

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If You Need Service Or

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Whirlpool Automatic Washer

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01991 Whirlpool Corporation

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

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Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (under lid near hinge) and the
purchase date from the sales slip.

. Keep this book, the Laundry Guide

and the sales slip together in a handy
place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.
or

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Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

ing detergent before removing glue as

described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the
finish. See “Important Safety

Instructions” on page 3

Important Safety Instructions

) Read all instructions before using

the washer.

b NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-

ed, soaked in or spotted with wax,
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in

These substances give off vapors
that can create a FIRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSION.

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If hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),

the washer. The fumes can create a hydrogen gases may build up in the

FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. water heater and the hot water

ALWAYS hand launder and air dry

pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX-

fabrics containing these materials. PLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

m NEVER allow children to operate,

play with, or crawl inside the washer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near children.

n When discarding an old washer,

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent

accidental entrapment.

) DO NOT reach into the washer

basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning,
the basket will automatically stop in a

few seconds.
b DO NOT tamper with controls.
) NEVER use or store flammable fluids

(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
or near your washer. DO NOT add
flammable fluids to the wash water.

damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and al-

low water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame

near the faucet while it is open.

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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:

-is installed, repaired, and has parts

replaced by a qualified person.

-is properly installed and leveled on

a floor that can support the weight.*

-is connected to the correct 3-prong

outlet, electric supply, water supply
and drain.*

-is properly grounded.*

-is properly maintained.*

-is protected from the weather and

kept where the temperature will not
fall below freezing.

‘See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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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.

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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.

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

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

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

. You are responsible for making sure

that your washer:

- is used only for jobs normally expect­ed of home automatic washers.

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is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

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Operating Instructions

Starting your washer

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

before starting it.

1. 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.

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Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few
small items) or LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your wash
load.

For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level.

Reduce wash time when using EX
SMALL water level setting. Loads with
only a few small items need less wash
time for best results.

2. Select water temperature

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Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.

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The top temperature is the wash
selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.

NOTE: Use warm wash water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.

For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

3. Select cycle and wash time
Start the washer

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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise.

9 Stop when the indicator on the

knob’s outer ring points to the

number in the wash cycle you want.
The numbers are minutes of wash
time.

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Start the washer by pulling out the
Cycle Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the selected water level with
the selected wash water tempera­ture. The washer will begin agitating

immediately after filling. Agitation
can occur with the washer lid up or
down.

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To stop the washer at any time, push

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

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle has been designed for
different kinds of fabrics.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set
to a number and pulled out, the wash­er fills before agitation and timing
starts. After agitation starts, the knob

turns clockwise until it points to OFF
and the cycle ends.

The washer will pause briefly

throughout each cycle. These pauses
are normal for washer operation.

Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR

and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the
last few minutes of wash agitation

time.

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