Whirlpool LB5500XL manual

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    ‘~~-‘b?ap;,.-% i*.y;,y7 $6” ‘<‘w”- ‘:“: I . ” .=<*q-+ “4” ““~qq$f b$p$% .x .>?bL ,I- ‘. I .I / ‘: ” :” . . . *‘ IS ..:: j 0 SHER s- , i., ,: I, Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready: Model Number I. Complete Model and Serial Nu[...]

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    Before using your Washer This washer IS different from the ones vou may have used before It IS ImDortant 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 Ir,stalled by a quailfled Installer l 1s properly lnstollea ard leveled on a flc’or rbat can s[...]

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    loading your Washer ~ / Contents Before Using Your Washer Lint Filter Loading Yoir’Washer Using Your Washer Water Levels and Load Sizes Important Detergent Information Liquid Bleach Dispenser for Rinsing Only For Spinning Only Cycle Operation PERMANENT PRESS : : KNITS GENTLE REGULAR HEAVY : : : SOAK CYCLE PRE-WASH : : : : : : : : : If You Need Se[...]

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    Using your Washer Start your washer after you put in detergent, the load, and any other laundry aids according to Information on page 3 and page 6. 1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Select the water level that matches the size of the load. See page 5 for more information IMPORTANT For the best cleaning results with the least wrinkling. make sure the[...]

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    Water levels and load Sizes The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets You control the amount of water that fills the washer. The water level can be set for extra small or large loads, with two levels in between. WATER LEVELS Setting Gallons /liters. EX SMALL 7.71 29.1 n 10.2, 38.6 n 12.5 '47 3 LARGE 14.8 56.0 .Approximate fill with load. To save water and e[...]

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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, so11 and lint can settle back on the Items in the load SOAP works best In soft woter (O-4 grains hardness] In harder water, both the wash and rinse water should be softened Use enough soap [...]

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    liquid Bleach Dispenser The bleach dispenser IS under the Iid of the washer In the front corner It nas the words LIQUID BLEACH, on tt l Add the bleach after loading the washer l Use a measuring cup with a pouring spout to help avord spilling or spattering the bleach l Follow the directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never use more than 1 [...]

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    Cycle Operation The numbers In each cycle are for the number of mtnutes you want the Your washer has five cycles on washer to agitate before It drains and the Cycle Control Dial Each cycle IS fills for the rinse You will wont longer designed to match the fabric type with agitation times for heavily soiled loads pre-set ogrtotron and sprn speeds You[...]

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    temperature you want with the rinse and remove detergent residue. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. Rinse water is if you turn to o cycle ond start cold In all settings. the woshec but change your mind, push You set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR in on the Cycle Control Knob and turn to fill the washer to the level that to the right (clockwise] to the setting you matc[...]

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    . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURES l PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURE . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME . PULL OUT TO START SOAK CYCLE This cycle IS not for woshlng It soaks. ogl- totes spins out the water and stops [no rinse) Use II for stained. yellowed grey or heavfly sof[...]

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    Before adding detergent for washing dissolve In quart of warm water (or use l!quld detergent? l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker tnpped’ l Are the water supply hoses kInked l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out3 IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN: l Is the lid closed7 l Is the power supply cord plugged In7 l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breake[...]

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    2. If you need assistance-... 1 FRANCHISED SERVICE j Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE. service assistance telephone num- ber. Dial free from: Continental U.S. (800) 253-1301 Michigan.. (8001 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trolned Consul- tants The Consultant can Instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation [...]