Whirlpool LA5700XM Use & Care Manual

Large capacity automatic washer

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LA5700XM
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  • Page 1 Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldifwrs. Automalx Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relngerator-Freeze AUTOMATIC WASHER kW&apacity LA5700XM LA5705XM...
  • Page 2: Partsand Features

    Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE INF~;~T$;ON LOAD SIZE Copy your Model and Serial When youneed service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model Serial bers [from plate under the lid near the hinge). 2. Purchase date from sales slip.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre-Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Cleaning the Lint Filter Suds-Misep System (Model LA5705XM only] CARING FOR YOUR WASHER IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE @I984 Whirlpool Corporation...
  • Page 4: Starting Your Washer

    Starting your washer 1. Measure Before starting 2. Place sorted load in washer. your washer: 3. Start washer. Select LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash . Set the knob on or between SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a full load).
  • Page 5 Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature.
  • Page 6: What Happens In Eachcycle

    What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number fills before agitation and timing REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation spin speeds heavy water...
  • Page 7 clockwise until it paints to OFF and the cycle NOTE:You hear the sound of water some cycles. In some cycles, cold water help with the rinsing. NOTE: Always permanent press fabrics. tlOn I’ 1 S% 1’ IAgii Special care is needed when soaking Guide”...
  • Page 8: Other Operating Instructions

    Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse.) Push Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to any on the dial.
  • Page 9: Liquid Bleach Dispenser

    Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avold spilling.
  • Page 10 For Model SUDS-MISER” Your washer has the SUDS-MISER One hose moves a portion of used wash water and moves it back Into the washer The other hose carries water to another to a standprpe drain If you do not want to re-use wash water stopper out of the storage tub so the water...
  • Page 11: Caring For Your Washer

    Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
  • Page 12 Winterizing Because some water stays In the washer, ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer stored or moved during the cold weather.. 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of faucets. Discon- automobile-type nect and drain antifreeze water inlet hoses.
  • Page 13: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling forassistance... “- Performance problems often re- sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: Is the power supply cord...
  • Page 14 Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 Making your world a little easier. Part No. 385025 Rev. B U.S.A. Printed 01984 Whirlpool Corporation...

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