Whirlpool LA5590XP manual

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    AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000” Fore; Capacity LA5590XP[...]

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    Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE INFORMATION SELECTOR MAGIC CLEAN@ LINT FILTER (not shown) HES RD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 2 (not shown) - AGITATOR - BASKET - TUB Remove the Consumer I Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth Tir.r;rif;orn storing or b[...]

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    I I I Your re sponsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” care- fully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l is installed by a qualified installer. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to [...]

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    I I I 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting l Match the wash watertemperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash. washed. l Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL [a few items) and EX LARGE (a full load]. l All rinses are c[...]

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    3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min- utes of wash time. The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the l[...]

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    What happens in each cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts. the knob turns c[...]

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    NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing.[...]

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    I I PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed for mod- erately to lightly soiled per- manent press and synthetic items. The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into permanent press and some synthetic items. KNITS/GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washers and spins delicate items and washable knits. The cool down rinse helps keep wrin[...]

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    r ------ l PARTIAL DRAIN [Pause) I I 1 SOAK 1 WASH SOAK I I WASH I DRAIN I SPIN I WASHER 11 Minses L No Agitation I’ I Special care is needed when soaking laundry. See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.[...]

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    Other operating instructions I For a rinse and spin For a drain 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.] l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any .on the dial See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected [...]

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    / I I I Caring for your washer OF 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. AFlER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the ba[...]

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    Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather.. I. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the [see page 10). Let it water inlet hoses. basket. run f[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often re- sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: l Is the power supply cord plugged in? l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker tripped? 9 Are the w[...]

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    I I 2. If you need assistance *. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 2534301 Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op- eration from y[...]

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    I I’ Notes[...]

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    Maklng your world a llttle easier. Part No. 387419 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. matlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Mlcr[...]