Whirlpool LA57lOXP User Manual

use&care guide

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Large Capacity Models

LA5710XP

and LA5715XP

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY CYCLF

CENTER .SELECTOR

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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KNOB

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

LINT FILTER

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.

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

BASKET

- TUB

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or coll 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 in the Laundry Information Center with your "Laundry Guide," sales slip and warranty.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card turnished with

this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company/ Phone Number

Your responsibilities

Read this "Use and Care Guide"

and your "Laundry Guide" care fully for Important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible

for making sure that your washer...

• is instailed by a quaiifiedinstaller.

• is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight,*

• is connected to the right kind

of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*

• is properly grounded *

• is used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic washers.

• is properly maintained.

• is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera

ture will nat fall below freezing.

• is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

’See the "Installation Instructions"

for complete information.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES . 3 SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.................. . 10

For a Rinse and Spin ...

For a Drain and Spin ...

For a Soak or Pre-Wash .

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

Cleaning the Lint Filter.. . 11 Suds Miser* System (Model LA5715XP only) .

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 13

Winterizing......................

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

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Safety first

ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer.

NEVER put flammable fluids (dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker osene) into your washer. NEVER use them near your washer.

ALWAYS hand launder or air dry fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer.

NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning, the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds.

DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer.

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 instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry 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. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water has not been used recently (usu ally two weeks or longer), explo sive hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes. To prevent injury or damage, turn on all hot water faucets and allow 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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Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

1, Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

• Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you wantto 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

• Match the wash and rinse water

temperatures to the type of fab rics and soils being washed.

• This drawing shows a warm wash (top temperature) and cold rinse (bottom temperature) selection.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your "Laundry Guide.”

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.

CAUTION: DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

'Approximate fill with load.

LARGE (16.9 gals./64.0 L)* MED (13.5 gals./51.1 L)* EX SMALL (9.9 gals./37.5 L)*

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

3. Start the washer

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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 minutes.

B. stop on o number in the cycle

you wont. The numbers ore min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle.

D. 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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