Whirlpool LA5800XS User Manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER

Super Capacity
Model
LA58OOXS

II

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Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Starting Your Washer

What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.

Extra Rinse Option

For a Rinse and Spin .

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Parts and features

LOAD

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

/ CENTER

For a Drain and Spin

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For a Soak
Liquid Bleach Dispenser

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MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

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Winterizing,,

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY

EXTRA RINSE

SWITCH

MODEL AND SERIAL

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

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MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

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

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TUB

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 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 “Laundn/ Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company

Center.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

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Model Number
Serio, Number

Purchase Date

Phone Number

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities

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 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.

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:

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is used only for jobs normally ex­petted 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

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-1 a sorted load in the

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 anywhere on or be­tween EX SMALL (a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load).

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To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the knob
to RESET, then the desired water level.

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place

washer before

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Select wash and rinse water tem­peratures by pushing a button.

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

Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in vour “Laundrv Guide:’

StarWW it.

Select
WATER TEMPERATURES

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

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.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

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CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.

EX LARGE (21.7 galsJ82.1 L)’
MEDIUM (16.4 gais.162.1 L)’
EX SMALL (11.9 gal./450 L)’

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 minutes.

B.

Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min­utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL 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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What Happens in Each Cycle*

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different

kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH

agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is setto a number and pulled out, the washer fills

before agitation and timing starts. Affer agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise

until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

FILL

to

Selectee

Level

A cycle for sturdily con­structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

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to

elected

Level

A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder­ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

WASH

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/ Minutes

LOW

Speed

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

items.

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