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Models LA5880XK; LA5885XK Super Capacity Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide CYCLE CONTROL KNOB Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If Vou ever need to call for service AII need to give the Model and Serloi Numbers qour outomatlc...
Before using your Washer You are personally responsi- ble for making sure that your washer... Remove Consb-ner Gdide label it nl 1 be easier to remo<e bP’C~‘!z the ~:osh+~~ i clSt?d ‘Ycu “iay d<ar + : .4 Lie out tne Contents baske- tilt-...
Understanding Loading your your Washer Washer _- f‘ ‘-1s autc??otlc wasner has cycle +‘:‘rIgt ri ith dl’erent ag.tatlon spin ,c eeds for dlffrrent fabr c types t‘xamcie ??e REGULAR HEAVY Cycle ‘ias big’- agitat or and high spin speeds The PE’MANENT PRESS Cycle, -10s high agita’...
Select a Cycle and Start the Washer. Push the Cvcle Control Knob ‘r# ard turp, it to+he right (clockwise) Stop twhen the pointer IS on t”ler,l- Ljer of ,y:inu+es of washing you want ir the cycle you want lnstrlxt~ors for wn~ch cycles to use for each fame...
liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser under Water levels lid of the washer in the front corner has the words, LIQUID BLEACH, on It The load Sizes dispenser WIII qold enough liquid bleach for one wash load LOAD SIZE SELECTOR leis Before starting the washer,...
Important dashers with normal-size tubs more detergent.. Detergent 1 for hard water for loads and water levels Information larger than MEDIUM. for heavy greasy or only SOIIS Detergents soaps clean if the detergent IS low by loosening solI. and by holding ii in phosphate.
Model LA5885XK Only Using the Tt~er trle wasner fills agaln with cold waier Th+s helps keep permanent Suds-Miser” ptes: tabrlcs from wrinkling during s;)~rl System To Re-Use Wash Water If your wasner has :t Ne To pump the used wash water...
Cycle Operation The numbers in each cycle tor the number ‘of minutes vou want the swasher *o agitate before it drains iour ‘was-e’ nas tide ycles tin fills for -he r’nse You will want longer tre Cycle Contr:” ‘1 ia! tat’ cycle agltati~or times for heavily...
SOAK CYCLE cycle IS not for washing It soaks ogl- tates sC)ins out the water and stoDs [no r rise, Use it for stained yellowed, grey or ?eotilly soiled latindry with a detergent or presoak product CHorlne bleacP8. shoclld v.ar’tea be added to t-e cycle .;se after...
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IF IT ISN’T... and provide after-warranty service The washer may seem to be draining rrlaimtenance to keeD your WHIRLPOOL during wash and r nse cycles appliance in peak condltlon Water can siphon (See lnsiallatlor...
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