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Whirlpool LA5700XM manual

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    AUTOMATIC WASHER kW&apacity LA5700XM and LA5705XM wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldifwrs. Automalx Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relngerator-Freeze[...]

  • Page 2

    Parts and features LAUNDRY LOAD INF~;~T$;ON TEMPERATURE SIZE / SELECTOR CYCLE IQUID BLEACH DISPENSER (not shown) -AGITATOR -BASKET -TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and[...]

  • Page 3

    Your responsibilities Read this ‘Its& 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 qualifiedinstaller. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight? l is connected to the [...]

  • Page 4

    Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash . Set the knob on or between EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a full load). See your [...]

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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 minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to t[...]

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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 agitation and timing start. After agitation starts, the knob turns REGU[...]

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    clockwise until it paints to OFF and the cycle ends. 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. NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics. tlOn I’ 1 S% 1’ IAgii I c- Pre-wash setting begins here (see [...]

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    Other operating instructions 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 l on the dial. See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected [...]

  • Page 9

    Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avold spilling. 1. Load the washer first 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let blea[...]

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    For Model LA5705XM The SUDS-MISER” System Your washer has the SUDS-MISER System.jt has two drain hoses One hose moves a portion of used wash water Into a storage tub and moves it back Into the washer for use during the next wash The other hose carries water to another tub wrth an open dram, or to a standprpe drain If you do not want to re-use was[...]

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    Caring for your washer 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. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry[...]

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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.. 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN [see page 8). Let it run fo[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling forassistance... “- 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 both water faucets open? l Are fuses blown or ci[...]

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    2. If you need assistance *. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial tree from: Contlnental U.S. . (800) 2534301 Mlchlgan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 8 Hawall (800) 2534121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op- eration from your ap[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    Making your world a little easier. Part No. 385025 Rev. B 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.[...]