Whirlpool 3LA5800XK manual

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    Model3LA5800XK~' SUPER CAPACITY whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use&Care -*.* Guide LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CONTROL KNO6 LIQUID BLEACH LIQUID FABRIC Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [...]

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    Before using your Washer This washer is different from the ones you may have used before. It IS important that you read this and the Laundry Guide carefully to get the best results. You are personally responsi- ble for making sure that your washer... l Is Installed by a qualifted installer l Is properly Installed and leveled on a floor that can sup[...]

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    loading your Washer Cleaning the Lint Filter - 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 th[...]

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    Start your washer after you put In detergent, the load, and any other laundry aids according to information on page 3 and page 6 4. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Select the water level that matches the size of the load. See page 7 for more information. l To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, first move it to RESET. Then move it back to t[...]

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    / 3 liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser IS under the Ird of the washer in the front corner. It has the words. LIQUID BLEACH, on It l Before starting the washer, but after loading it, add the bleach. l Use a measurtng cup with a pouring spout to help avoid spelling or spattering the bleach l Follow the directions on the bottle for the amoun[...]

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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 sprn 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 pointer to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out, the washe[...]

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    Cycle Operation The numbers in each cycle are for the number of minutes you want the Your washer has five cycles on washer to agrtate before it drains and the Cycle Control Dial. Each cycle is fills for the rinse. You will want longer desianed to match the fabrrc tvoe with agitation times for heavily soiled loads. pre-set agrtation and spin speeds.[...]

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    water temperatures you want with the of the “SPIN” cycles have SPRAY RIN- TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. SES. Cold water is sprayed on the You set the amount of water that sprnnfng load to help rinse and remove fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE detergent residue. SELECTOR. If you turn to a cycle ond start the NOTE: you may notice that some washer; but ch[...]

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    SOAK CYCLE This cycle IS not for washing. It soaks, agl- tates, spins out the water and stops (no rrnse). Use it for stained, yellowed. grey or heavrly soiled laundry with a detergent or pre-soak product. Chlorine bleach,* If wanted, should be added to the cycle you use after the SOAK Cycle IS over PRE-WASH CYCLE Use for heavily solled items that m[...]

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    Before addrng detergent for washrng, dissolve in quart of warm water (or use lrqurd detergent] Use a warm or cold PRE-WASH to help prevent stains from setting l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker trrpped7 l Are the water supply hoses kinked? l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN: l Is the Ild closed3 l Is the [...]

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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 hinfs...You can help your service representative give you foster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesti[...]