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Summary of Contents for 3LA5800XS

Page 1: ...AUTOMATIC WASHER roye Capacity 3LA58OOXS Ishers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relriperalor Freezen Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash COmPaCl ...

Page 2: ... used To remove any remaining glue l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the O...

Page 3: ...mage before usin 9 your washer turn on all hot water aps and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to es cape DO NOT smoke or use any open flame nearthe faucet while it is open l 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 co...

Page 4: ... Select wash and rinse water tem peratures by pushing a button l This drawing shows a warm wash top temperature and cold rinse bottom temperature selection Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide NOTE Use warm water with the PERM T PRESSor KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water NOTE For best ...

Page 5: ...nt The numbers are minutes of wash time C Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper ature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob ...

Page 6: ...re agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle A cycle designed for mod erately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabr...

Page 7: ...ERMANENT PRESScycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time DRAIN SPIN No High Agitation U i Speed 1 Spray Rinse WASH High 7 Speed NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics NOTE THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of...

Page 8: ...7 Level REFILL COOL bOWN A cycle that gently washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits NOTE THEWASHER WILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of t...

Page 9: ...NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics ...

Page 10: ...ld always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle NOTE THEWASHER WILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESSCycle ...

Page 11: ...Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle ...

Page 12: ... any bar just before an OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 11 For best results use warm water for soaking stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of pre soa k product or detergent 2 Push Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the number nex t...

Page 13: ...damage any fabric it touches Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see your laundry Guide MAGIC CLEAN lint filter MAGIC CLEAN lint filter interior The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating lint from water The collected part...

Page 14: ...alve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur This will help keep your washer looking like new SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc ...

Page 15: ...t the washer for a taps Disconnect type antifreeze in DRAIN and SPIN and drain water inlet the basket hoses see page t2 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water ON 4 Run the washer through a com To use the washer again pletecycle with one cup of deter 1 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out the antifreeze 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water taps ...

Page 16: ...hose is higher than the water level in the washer If it isn l The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles l Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If the problem is not due to one of the above items l Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 3 If you need FSP replacement partsJ FSP is a registered trademark o...

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