Whirlpool LB5500XL User Manual

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Use&Care Guide

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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 the plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip (or date installed).

Copy this information in these

spaces. Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your Laundry

Guide, sales slip and warranty.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Installation Date

Service Combany and Phone Number

Before using

your Washer

This washer is different from the

ones you may have used before. It is

mportant that you read this and the

Laundry Guide carefully to get the best

results

You are personally responsi

ble for making sure that your washer...

• is installed by a gualified installer

• ¡5 properly mstaiiea and leveled on a floor that can support the weight '

• IS co^'oected to the right kind of outlet, eiec’rm supply, water supply and dram '

• ¡5 pnoDeriy elecoicafy grou''ded '

• 'S wsed only for lObs n,ormaiiv exoec’ed of honne autonriotic -vashers

• 0 C''ooeriy mOintamea

• s D'orected fromi »ne w'ea’her

• is no^ run bv children or anyone u^ab'e 'o operate it properly

Remove the Consumer Buy

Guide label It wsii be easier to remove before the washer is used

You may want to wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth before using

to remove dust from storing or shipping

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS; See the Laundry Guide tor tips on deter gents, other iaundry aids and instructions tor washing special items.

See the Installation Instructions for complete information

SAFETY FIRST

Do not permit children to operate or play with the washer.

CAUTION: Store laundry deter

gent and additives in a cool, dry

place where children can't reach them.

SPINNING SAFETY

If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning, the basket wilt automaticatty stop in a few sec onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKH STOPS COMPLETELY.

SPECIAL CAUTION

Flammable gases may build up in hot water pipes and heater. This can happen when hot water hasn't been used for a white (usuatty two weeks or more).

To prevent injury or damage, aliow any gases to escape by

running hot water from the faucet nearest the washer for severat minutes. Don't smoke near the faucet white it is open, and turn off any open ftame.

Before Using Your Washer

Linf Filter................................................... 3

Loading Your Washer................................3

Using Your Washer Water Levels and Load Sizes

Important Detergent Information 6

Liquid Bleach Dispenser............................7

For Rinsing Only ........................................7

For Spinning Only......................................7

Cycle Operation .........................................8

PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS GENTLE.....................................8

REGULAR HEAVY

SOAK CYCLE ...................................... 10

PRE-WASH

If You Need Service or

Assistance

1. Before Calling for Assistance 10

2. It You Need Assistance....................12

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Lint Filter

The lint filter is self-cleaning. It filters water used in both the wash and the rinse. When the washer drains, lint collected is flushed away.

If your washer drains into a tub, watch the drain strainer for the lint. A linty load can plug the tub drain and cause an overflow.

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Loading your

For best washing results and energy savings, sort the laundry caretully.

1. Sort the Laundry into Loads.

• Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for informa tion and samples of typical loads.

• Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer.

2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket.

• See detergent information on page

6 and in Section IV of the Laundry

Guide.

3. Load the Washer.

• Load without packing so items can move freely for best cleaning and

least wrinkling.

• Spread the load evenly. (Don't put all the towels on one side and a few wash cloths on the other.) An unbal anced load can cause the washer to shake during spinning.

4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the

Dispenser.

• See page 7 and the "Laundry Aids" section of the Laundry Guide for more information.

5. Avoid Damaging Laundry.

Carefully follow package direc tions when using detergents, bleaches, softeners and other laundry aids. For more informa tion, see pages 16-22 in your "Laundry Guide. "

Using your Washer

water saving

load size selector

start your washer after you put in detergent, the load, and any other laundry aids according to information on page 3 and page 6.

1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.

• Select the water level that matches the size of the load. See page 5 for more information.

IMPORTANT: For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling, make sure the load has enough water for items to move freely.

2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.

• Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. All rinses are cold

IMPORTANT: Use WARM WATER

with the Permanent Press or KnltsGentle cycle. For heavily soiled

permanent press or knits, pre

wash or pre-soak before washing In warm water.

energy saving

temperature selector

Cold water rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

3. Select a Cycle and Start the

Washer.

• Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn it to the right (clockwise]

• Stop when the pointer is on the num

ber of minutes of washing you want

in the cycle you want.

• Instructions for which cycles to use for each fabric type are under the lid.

• To start the washer, pull the Cycle Control Knob out. When the cycle is over, the washer will stop,

• To stop the washer at any time

during a cycle, push the Control

Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer,

• To change a setting, push the Con

trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn the Control Knob to the right (clockwise)

to the setting you want. Pull the knob out to start the washer,

• Pages 8 -11 show what happens in

each cycle.

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