Whirlpool 2LA5700XK manual

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    Models 2LA5700XK; 3lA5700XK REGULAR CAPACITY Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide , LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER ,- LOAD SIZE SELECTOR y-- TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BCYCLE CONTROL KNOB - ,~ Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you ever need tc call for servlce, you wll need to give the Model and Serrol Numbers Your automatic washer has th[...]

  • Page 2

    Before using your Washer Please read this booklet to be sure your washer is installed and used properly It WIII help you get the best results and longest lrfe your washer was designed to give You are personally responsi- ble tor making sure that your washer... l Is rnstalled by a qualified installer. l Is properly installed and leveled on a floor t[...]

  • Page 3

    loading your Washer For best washing results and energy savings, sort the laundry carefully. 1. Sort the laundry into loads. l Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for informa- tion and samples of typical loads. l Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer. 2. Measure Deterg[...]

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    Using your Washer Your automatic washer is easy to use. To make it even easier, read the following steps before starting your first load. Start your washer after you put In detergent, the load, and any other laundry aids according to informatlon on page 3 and page 6 1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Select the water level that matches the size of th[...]

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    Water levels and load Sizes The bleach dispenser is under the lid of the washer In the front corner. It has the words, LIQUID BLEACH, on it. The drspenser will hold enough lrqurd The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you bleach for one wash load. control the amount of water that fills l Before starting the washer, but after the washer. The water level can be[...]

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    Important Detergent Information Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil, and by holding It in the water so it drains away. If not enough detergent is used, soil and lint can settle back on the Items In the load. SOAP works best In soft water (O-4 grains hardness). In harder water, both the wash and rinse water should be softened. Use enough so[...]

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    For Rinsing Only Your washer can be set to rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse,, or for laundry that only needs a rinse and spin There IS a dot just after the num- bers In PERMANENT PRESS, REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If you push in on the Cycle Control Knob, turn the pornter to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out, the washe[...]

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    Cycle Operation Your washer has five cycles on the Cycle Control Dial. Each cycle IS designed to match the fabric type wifh pre-set agitation and spin speeds. The numbers In each cycle are for the number of minutes you want the washer to agrtate before It drams and ftlls for the rinse. You will want longer agrtatron trmes for heavily soiled loads. [...]

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    water temperatures you want wrth the SES. Cold water IS sprayed on the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. splnnrng load to help rinse and remove You set the amount of water that detergent residue. fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE if you turn to a cycle and start the SELECTOR. washer but change your mind push in NOTE: You may notice that some on the Cycie Cor,tr[...]

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    . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURES . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME l PULL OUT TO START . SET LOAD SIZE l SET WATER TEMPERATURE . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START SOAK CYCLE Thus cycle IS not for washrng, it soaks, agr- totes, spins out the water and stops [no rrnse] Use it for stained, yellowed, grey or heavily [...]

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    Before adding detergent for washing, dissolve In quart of warm water (or use lrqurd detergent) )/““1#Ei Some stains may need a warm or cold PRE-WASH to help prevent settrng l Is a fuse blown or circulf-breaker tripped? l Are the water supply hoses kinked? l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out7 l Are the water inlet hose filter screens [...]

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    If you move...To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation, call your dealer. (Installa- tion cost will, of course, be paid by YOU.1 Helpful hints...You can help your service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesti[...]