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Whirlpool 3LA5580XS Use & Care Manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Suoye; Capacity
3LA5580XS
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Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Oehumldiflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrqeralor-Fr

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Suoye; Capacity 3LA5580XS ., ., Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Oehumldiflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrqeralor-Fr...
  • Page 2 Page PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 01987 Whirlpool Parts and features LOAD LOAD l.AUNDRl LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE .- ..m-m.-..- SIZE SIZE INFORMATI,.. INFORMATION...
  • Page 3 Additional Safety Instructions ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids other materials in a cool, place where children can’t reach them- in a locked cabinet if possible. ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laun- dry aids - especially warnings precautions.
  • Page 4 Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, a sorted load in the 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 anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load).
  • Page 5 Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed 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 temper- ature.
  • Page 6 What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number before agitation and timing starts. After agitation until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
  • Page 7 NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during tI= cnin nn* nf=nma cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinr ,,, , y 8”“” I” I vap w*111 I the rinsing. Geniie Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed...
  • Page 8 PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
  • Page 9 The washer will proceed to the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH, push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle time you want, pull knob out to start.
  • Page 10 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 detergent can require an extra rinse.] 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any on the dial.
  • Page 11 Caring for your wa Isher 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 tc wipe the outside...
  • Page 12 Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing 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 R.V faucets. Disconnect or automobile and drain water antifreeze inlet hoses.
  • Page 13 If you need I service or assistance, YOU follow these five steps: we suggest Before calling for assistance... - Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. if your washer does not fill: Is the power supply...
  • Page 14 FSP is a registered trademark Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications...
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved Anv labor costs durina the limited warranties. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental...