Whirlpool LB5300XK User Manual
Before using
your Washer
Please reach this booklet to be
sure kour washer II II staled and used
properly It ~111 help :ou get the best
results and longes- life hour washer was
designed to give
You are personally responsible for making sure that your
washer...
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Is Installed by a Jc,olIfied installer
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Is properly Insto ed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight
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Is connected to +I-e right kind of outlet
electric supply, water supply and drain
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Is properly elec+r~callY grounded
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Is used only for 1 Ibs -ormolly
expected of home outomatlc washers
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Is properly malrto~ne~9
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Is protected from the Neather
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Is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate It properly
Remove
Guide label It
before the washer
Vou may want to ;Yipe out the
basket with a damp cloth before using
to remove dust from storing or shipping
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
laundry Guide for tips on detergents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
See the lnstallatlor~ InstructIons for
complete informot~of-
CAUTION: Store laundry detergent and additives in a cool, dry
( F;hz; ;3lr;e children can’t /
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Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
Understanding Your Washer
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Important Detergent Information
For a Soak or Pre Wash
Cycle Operation
PERMANENT PRESS
REGULAR HEAVY
SHORT
For Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only
If You Need Service or Help
1 Before Calling for Service
2 If You Need Service
3 If You Have a Problem
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loading your
Understanding
Washer
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For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the laundry into loads.
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Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for informa-
tion and samples of typical loads.
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Try to mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer.
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
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See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.
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Add dry bleach or water condi-
tioner (not fabric softener] if used.
Follow the package directions
carefully.
3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Adding to the Washer Basket.
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See the “Laundry Aids” section of
the Laundry Guide for more
information.
4. load the Washer.
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Spread the load evenly. [Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbalanced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning.
0 Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH.
bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.
Fabric softeners can com-
your Washer
This automatic washer has three
c?jcles Each IS desrgned for a fabric
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It has a
\‘ou can select the wash water temperature best for the amount of so11 and
fabrrc type in each load
You can control the amount of
water that fills the washer by moving the
Control Knob according to Instructions
on page 4
Sectrons In this Use & Care Gu/de
go into detail on the “what and why”
of each settrng. Read this and the Loundry Guide carefully to get the best
cleaning results
Cleaning
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
the lint
Filter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates. Check it
often to make sure it’s clean and filtering at its best
To remove It for cleaning, press
the release and pull straight out. Instructions for cleanrng are printed on the
bottom of the filter.
Your autorr~at~c washer 1s easy to
use. To make it even easier, read the
following steps before starting your first
load
Start your washer after you put in
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry ads according to information
on page 3.
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Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
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Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and soils being
washed All rinses are cold
2. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
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Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn It to the right 1,clockwise)
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Stop when the pointer IS on the r;u~~
ber of mninutes you wont in the cycle you
want
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Instructions for which cycles to use for
each fabric type are under the lid.
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To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out When the cycle IS
over, the washer will stop
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To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in.
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trol Knob In to stop the washer. Then
turn the Control Knob to the right (clock-
wise) to the setting you want. Pull the
knob out to start the washer
Pull it out to restart the washer
To change a setting,
push the Con-
3. To Use Less Wash Water.
When you have only a few items
to wash, you may want to use less water
to help save energy. Setting the washer
to f//i with iess wafer o/so sets it for a
shorter agitation time
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The washer will ftll to tts highest level
(about 15.3 gallons or 57.9 liters) when
the Control Knob points to a fill area
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