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Summary of Contents for LA5800XP

Page 1: ...AUTOMATIC WASHER pP aP ity LA5800XP and LA5805XP we Ovens Trash Compactors Room AIM Condltlonets Oehumidlfiers Automatic Washers Clothes OrYerS Free RefriEerator freeze ...

Page 2: ...storing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid near the hinge Serio Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide sales...

Page 3: ...pt where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing l is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents Paoe PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Blea...

Page 4: ...ll load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes l 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 and printed under the washer lid LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move free...

Page 5: ... wash time The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle 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 D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob 5 ...

Page 6: ...ber and pulled out the washer fills before agitationland timing starts lAfter agitation starts the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle REGULAR Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled PERMANENT PRESS Cycle A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent...

Page 7: ...aying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to helpwith the rinsing DRAIN No Agltatton HIGH DRAIN HIGH m l Agl ion 4Fgy PARTIAL DRAIN Pause about 2 Minutes DRAIN No Agitation 1 NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics ...

Page 8: ... and spins delicate items and washable knits Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of detergent or pre soa k additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle ...

Page 9: ...I Pre wash setting begins here see pagelo Special care Is needed when soaklng or pre washing laundry See your laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle ...

Page 10: ...g l Pull Control Knob out l The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains l Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product l Push Control Knob in l Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle l Pull Control Knob out...

Page 11: ...lly into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle For more information on bleaching see Laundry Guide page 11 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash a...

Page 12: ...o save more of the water To save wash water Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub The SUDS MISER System does not save rinse water from any cycle nor does it save wash water from the PERMANENT PRESSCycle 1 Set Cycle Control Knob on SUDS see illustration 2 Pull the Control Knob out The washer will pump most of the water from the storage tub back into the washer basket Do not add clothes at this ...

Page 13: ...ers AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damageThe finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts I tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials I consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or ne...

Page 14: ... automobile type nect and drain antifreeze in the water inlet hoses basket To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 3 Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN see pagelo Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze 14...

Page 15: ...erv Ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Contlnental U S 800 2534301 Mlchlgan 800 632 2243 Alaska Hawaii 800 2534121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain SCItiSfaCfOry Op eration from your apbliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net wor...

Page 16: ...ur world a llttle easier Part No 385047 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator freezers Ice Makers DIshwashers Bwll In Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges MI ...

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