Parts and features Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers plate under the lid near (from hinge). 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces.
For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre-Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Cleaning the Lint Filter. Suds Miser” System (Model LA5715XP only) CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE., 01986 Whirlpool Corporation...
Starting your washer I. Measure Before starting 2. Place sorted your washer: 3 Start washer Select 1. 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).
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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.
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 fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation wise until it points to OFF and the cycle REGULAR HEAVY...
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NOTE: You I nay hear the sound of wate !r spraying cold water is sprayed some cycles In some cycles, with the rinsing. NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics. the spin parts of during on the spir ining load I to hell...
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KNITS/GENTLE Cycle A cycle and spins delicate and washable nylon hose in a net laun- dry bag. SO-AK AND PRE-Wz4SH Cycles Brief periods and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. mended detergent additive. should lowed that gently...
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+Pre-wash setting begins here, [see pagelo). Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry. See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
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.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
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For Model LA5715XP SUDS-MISER” Your washer has the SUDS-MISERE System. It has two drain 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 standpipe drain.
Caring for your wa sher WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. ‘5 REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. stored or moved during the cold weather.. 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart faucets. Discon- automobile-type nect and drain antifreeze water inlet hoses.