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Summary of Contents for 3LA5800XK

Page 1: ...C 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 ...

Page 2: ...move the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer ISused 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 for tips on deter gents other laundry aids and instructions for washing special items See the Installation Instructions for complete Information CAUTION Store laun...

Page 3: ...cleaning and least wrinkling l 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 washerto shake during spinning 4 Pour liquid Bleach into the Dispenser l See page 5 and the Laundry Aids section of the Laundry Guide for more information 5 Add Diluted Fabric Softener to the Dispenser DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH...

Page 4: ...a Cycle and Start the Washer l Push the Cycle Control Knob in and turn It tothe right clockwise l Stop when the pointer is on thenum ber of minutes of washing you Want in the cycle you want l Instructions for which cycles to Jse for each fabric type are under ihe lid l To start the washer pull the Cycle Control Knob out When the cycle IS over the washer will stop l To stop the washer at any time d...

Page 5: ...er The dispenser for liquid fabric softener fits over the top of the agitator The dispenser will hold enough diluted fabric softener for one deep rinse l After adding the detergent and the load ftt the dispenser over the top of the agitator cap l Following directions on the bottle add the correct amount of fabric soft ener Use a cup with a pourrng spout to avoid dripping any on the load l IMPORTAN...

Page 6: ...re are high normal and low sudsing pow dered detergents If the recom mended amount of detergent makes too much suds switch to a lower sudsing brand DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent Use the followlng chart as beginning suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your Laundry Guide for more infor motion pages 14 22 WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS O 4 Grains 4 10 Grains IO 20 Grains Powde...

Page 7: ... Knob turn the dial to the right clockwise so the pointer IS touching the bar just before OFF in any cycle The washer WIII drain spin out water and stop If You want a low speed spin use the bar on PERMA NENT PRESS or KNITS GENTLE All the other cycle settings have a hrgh soeed Water levels and load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer The selector ...

Page 8: ...ess fabrics Cool ing of the wash water and low spin speeds help prevent the setting of wrinkles H IN KNOB TURN TC YCLE AND TIME l dWlL OUT TO START SETLOAD SlZE a SETWATERTEMPERATURES l PUSH IN KNCB TURN TO CYCLE AND TlME mPULLOUT TO START e SETLOAD SIZE SETWAT RTEMPERAlURES l PUSX lb4KNOB T LIRNTO CYCLE AMD TIME FULL OUT TO START 8 KNITS GENTLE CYCLE Use for delrcate Items and washable synthetic ...

Page 9: ... SIZE detergent residue SELECTOR If you turn to a cycle ond start the NOTE you may notice that some washer but change your mind push In on the Cycie Controi Knob and turn to the ught jciockwise to the setting you wont Then pull it out to start NOTE Always use COLD RINSE WATER for PERMANENT PRESSfabrics The washer pauses for about I1 z minutes after partral drain NOTE Always use COLD RINSE WATER fo...

Page 10: ...wo washes Use enough detergent for a single wash When the washer stops add more detergent and select a cycle If You Need Service or Help We suggest You Follow These Steps Before calling for service Problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Check this list before you call for service IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL l Is the power supply cord plugged in l Are both wat...

Page 11: ...y cord plugged In l Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to CInumber In the cycle IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE l Remember the washer will stop for about 1 mrnutes after the partial drain durrng the cool down period in this cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE W...

Page 12: ...ol Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 If you must write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number dote of purchase the dealer s name and a complete description of the problem This Information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 0 FSP is a registered trademark of WhIrlpo...

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