Operating Instructions; Starting Your Washer - Whirlpool LA5578XT Use And Care Manual

Operating Instructions
The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.
NOTE:
Your model may not include all the features shown.
Starting your washer
(models LA5578XT and LA8058XT)
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before
starting it.
1. Select a load size
l
Turn the knob to point at a setting that
describes the size of load you want
to wash.
For models LA5578XT and lA6058XT
l
The water level can be set for EX
SMALL (a few small items), MEDIUM
or EX LARGE (a full load).
For model LA5668XT (not shown):
l
The water level can be set for EX
SMALL (a few small items), MEDIUM
or LARGE (a full load).
For model LA558OXT
l
Set the knob anywhere on or between
EX SMALL (a few small items) and
EX LARGE (a full load).
NOTE:
For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your
wash load.
(model LA5580XT)
For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the EX LARGE or
LARGE water level.
2. Select water temperature
l
Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.
l
The top temperature is the wash
selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.
NOTE:
Use warm wash water with
the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.
For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-wash or presoak
before washing in warm water.