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Model LA5300XK Regular Capacity

WhirlpOol AUTOMATIC WASHER

Use & Care Guide

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 4nformation in these spaces. Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your loundry Guide. sales slip and warranty.

Before using your Washer

CAUTION: Store laundry deter- genf and additives in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach them

Contents Before Using Your Washer Loading Your Washer ‘Jnderstandlng Your Washer Cleaning the Lint Filter Using Your Washer Water Levels and Load Sizes important Detergent Information < For a Pre Wash For Rinsing Only For Spinning Only Cycle Operation

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Loading your Washer

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For best washing results and energy savings, sort the laundry carefully. 1. Sort the laundry into loads. l Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together See the Laundry Guide for informa- tion and samples of typical loads. l Try to mix large and small items for best movement In the washer. 2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket. l See detergent Information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide. l Add dry bleach or water condo- tioner (not fabric softener] If used Follow the package directions carefully. 3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Add- ing to the Washer Basket. l See the “Laundry Aids” section of the Laundry Guide for more information. 4. load the Washer. 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 washer to shake during spinning. l 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. l DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com- bine with soap or detergent to make greasy stains on ‘abrlcs.

Understanding your Washer

This automat/c washer has four y, es Each IS aeslgned for a fabric

type The washer has a LOAD SIZE

SELECTOR that lets you adjust the water level to match the size of the load

It has a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. You can select the wash water temper- ature best for the amount of so11 and fabric type in each load

Sections in this Use & Core Gb/de go Into detail on the ‘what and why” of each setting Read this and the Laun~ clry &/de carefully to get the best cleaning results

Cleaning the lint Filter

Water runs through the lint filter wnenever the washer agitates Check It often to make sure it’s clean and ftlter- Ing at Its best

To remove It for cleaning, press tie release and pull straight out lnstruc- tlons for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter

Using your Washer

Start your ,~asr~cr n’ter you put II) detergent the load or 1,1 any Other laundry aids accordinq I(’ informatrcc on poge 3 and page 0

1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. 0 Selec? the water Ieve’ that matcnes the srze of the load Se? page 5 for more informotror

IMPORTANT F: >I the bet cleorlrng results with the least V$rrnkling. make sure the load ros exugh w,ater ror

2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. l Match the wash water temperature to the type of fobrl! i anti ,c’ Is being swasrhed All rinse !1lr6, _ ;I?

3. Select a Cycle and Start the Washer. l PUsh the Cycle Control Knob In and turn rt to the right (clockwrse) l Stop when the pointer IS on the ‘iLjr~’ :~e’ of minutes of washing you want n the cycle you want

l lnstructrons for which cycles to use for each fabric type ore under the IId 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 during a cycle, push the Control Knob in. Pull It out to restart the washer l To change a setting, push the Cons trol Knob in to stop the washer Then turn ‘he Control Knob to the right (clockwise1 tc +ne setting you want Pull the knob xt to start the washer

l 1 oges B-11 show what happens ir each cycle

Water levels and load Sizes

The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets ya, contrc’l tne ornoun’ of ~,~aier That fills the ,:(lsner The water le\,el -an be set ‘c,r extra small 7es7 11111 r ‘ ~,]I loads

WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons/liters EX SMALL c; 9 3 7 5 MEDIUM I.?5 516 LARGE ‘o -? 64 I::

Approximate fil’ .~t:~ CJ

To save water and energy, match the water level to the load size.

3’ the best ~~lec~r-~r~y results tne loac! srould move treei\/ or, t?e water ‘Watch for rollover un iterr ‘Ike a szck snoc~ld sink lr- t’?e wddle or cl come up later on the out; de

Be sure to read pages 11 :3 in your !oono’ry Gwde You WI/I find more Srforniat~on on loading and load sizes

Important Detergent Information

Detergc,nrs arld s~xxps clear1 bc loosening SC)I# CII~~ 1 t)v holding it 11,

‘be ‘water so it dru r:i ‘sway If not enougt- deteryent Ised, so11 and lirt can settle t;c:c-k ,:r: the Items in the load

SOAP k <YKS t’)es In sort water ,i‘ 4 grains hordrjess 1 I,I harder water botrl the wast- and rinse water should be softened &e enoug? soap to make aboutl’ 2 10 2 lr?c:hes (3 8 to 5 5 cm 1 of suds

DETERGENT wiirks In ‘lord or ‘,, ‘+ AC::W Pac‘koge d;rectlons are .,s~ally basec 0, si?t’ \hoter and

1 JS’ ers d~?r, : ~rmol SILO tubs Use .”

more detergent... 1 for hard water 2 ‘or b>eavv greasv or ‘?li iol”: 3 f the detergent’s low phosphate 4 for cold-water dashes DETERGENT SUDS. There are

“igh normal and low s&sing pow- dered detergents If the recom- mended amount of detergent makes too much suds. switch to a lower sudslng brand DO NOT REDUCE THE AMOUNT of detergent

Use the folIowIng chart as beginnIng suggestions for powdered and liquid detergent amounts See your Laundry Guide for more infor- mation (pages 14-22).

WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS O-4 Grains 4-10 Grains IO-20 Grains

Powdered Detergents Low Suds ‘A cup (175 mL) V~cups(250-300 I’A-l’zcups

mL1 (300-350 ml) Normal Suds I’.1 cups (300 mL) PC cups (425 ml) 2-2’4 cups

(475-525 ml] High Suds 1-1’4 cups 2 cups (475 ml] 2'2 cups (600 mL)

(300-350 mL) No phosphate -Follow package recommendations -

Liquid Detergents ‘4 to 1 cup (60 to 250 ml], depending on the brand and amount of solI. Follow package recommendations.

‘: These recommendations do not apply... l In areas where phosphates are banned. l In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage] the amount

of detergent used in a wash load

For a Pre Wash

l After filling, the Nosher may pause before starting to agitate

For Rinsing Only 1 oads with tc gels diapers, jeans

or heav4y soiled Item oftm -#eed extra detergent Extra de-ergent c z-in require an extra rinse

your washer c:an oe set to rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse, or for laundrv thlat oni) needs a rinse and mn

For Spinning Only

Tc: set t?e washer so It drains and St“‘- l dater 01,: of We load, push :n or ik X>r.+rol Kr-xb turn the dial to the ’ g“’ Iclmkw se) so the pointer IS touchy ” c *rre bar just before OFF In any cycle

Tb,e washer ~111 drain, spin out :.c~:er aild star! All cycle settings have ci i~:ir~-s:~ee(3! 5p ?

Cycle Operation ;i &an+ longer agitation times for t‘~-r~~~l~j soileil loads

. SET LOAD SIZE

. SET WATER TEMPERATURE

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME

l PULL OUT TO START

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. SET LOAD SIZE

. SET WATER TEMPERATURE

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME

. PULL OUT TO START

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. SET LOAD SIZE

. SET WATER TEMPERATURE

. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME

. PULL OUT TO START

PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE < se (or wash’r g permaqerlt press tat: r cb Snoing If the wash “voter be’b? -%- sp n helr 6 yjreberI’ t-e settirjy 9 A rl,\kles

REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE ,~se for sturdy white and c,;;r’rfas+ xrt twi and tc,r “eavy ;york clGtrIes “~g’ agiiattar~ aid spir speeds kl?l~ get ti;r Dest clear ng results

fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE If you turn to a cycie and staff the SELECTOR. washei but change your m/nd, push in

NOTE: You may notice that some on the Cycie Controi Knob and turn of the “SPIN” cycles have SPRAY RIN- to the right [c/o&w/se) to the setting you SES. Cold water IS sprayed on the want Then puii out to start spinning load to help rinse and remove detergent residue.

WASH

d-l High The washer pauses ObOd I’ i minutes

Agitation after part10 dran

If You Need Service or Help, We suggest You Follow These Three Steps: 1. Before calling for service

Froblems (ire s~_~:r~,et~mes causec: by little things yol, ~a’~ : orrect wlthol-,t tools Check this 1 st be1 xc’ you calI for serL Ice

IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL l Is the posver s~:.)pl~ ‘. :xd bugged #r l Are hot?; tijatei ‘auc-ts noen’

l is the on Cycle Control Knob set ar)d pulled out7

IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN: l is the IId closed7 0 I: the power supply cord plugged in7 l Is a fuse b,own or circuit-breaker ‘rmpped?

IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING: l Make sure that the Cycle Control Kr ob IS porntrng to a number In the irvle

IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE.

l Remember, the washer will stop for about 112 minutes after the partral drain during the cool-down perrod In thus cycle

MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T...

l The washer may seem to be draining dLring wash and rinse cycles l vVater can siphon out [See lnstallat~on #I ‘S”‘JCt;OnS

l Is a fuse blowr I:’ firv+ breaker trlpcjed7

Before oddlng detergent for woshlng dissolve IV qluart of warm water (or

DRAIN No

Agitation

2. If you need service :

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Michigan (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-l 121 All other states (800) 253-l 301

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