Whirlpool 3LA5581 Use & Care Manual

. . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . Starting Your Washer . . . . . . . . . . OTHER OPERATING 3 4 4 INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ForaRinseandSpin . . . . . . . . . . 6 I For a Drain and Spin . . . . . . . . . . 6 Page Liquid Bleach Dispenser . . . . . . . MAGIC CLEAN* Lint Filter . . . . . Liquid Fabric Softener 7 7 Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PROGRAMME GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . 8 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER . . 9 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SERVICE CENTRES . . . . . . . . . . . 11 WARRANTY................... 12 Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN* SIZE INFORMATION CONTROL TEMPERATURE LINT FILTER SELFCTOR jCEN~>>D~~;~~ERIAL (not shown) NUMBER PLATE (not shown) - SOFTENER DISPENSER maximum dry mass capacity 891 kg Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with adampcloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: Model Number 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the hinge). Serial Number 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and Sales slip. Service Company Phone Number 2

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per- sons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before using the l If hot water has not been used recently washer. (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen l NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, gases may build up in the water heater soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gas- and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN oline, or flammable fluids in the washer. GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD damage, before using your washer, turn or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder on all hot water faucets and allow water to and air dry fabrics containing these run for several minutes. This will allow materials. gases to escape. DO NOT smoke or use l NEVER allow children to operate, play any open flame near the faucet while it is with, or crawl inside the washer. Close open. supervision of children is necessary when l You are responsible for making sure the washer is used near children. that your washer: l When discarding an old washer, AL- - is installed, repaired, and has parts re- WAYS remove the lid to prevent acciden- placed by a qualified person. tal entrapment. - is properly installed and leveled on a l DO NOT reach into the washer basket floor that can support the weight: while it is filling with water, while agitator is - is connected to the correct 3-prong out- moving or while basket is spinning. If the let, electric supply, water supply and lid is opened while the basket is spinning, drain: the basket will automatically stop in a few - is properly earthed: seconds. - is properly maintained: l DO NOT tamper with controls. - is protected from the weather and kept l NEVER use or store flammable fluids where the temperature will not fall below (dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or near your washer. DO NOT add flamma- freezing. ‘See the “Installation Instructionsl’ ble fluids to the wash water. These sub- stances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord be- other materials in a cool, dry place where fore attempting to service the washer. children can’t reach them - in a locked cabi- net if possible. ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergents and laundry aids - especially warnings and precautions. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover. DO NOT machine wash glass fibre mate- rials. Small oarticles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation. You are responsible for making sure that your washer: l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers. . is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly. 3

Be sure to measure and add low foaming, automatic washing machine detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before commencing with the cycle. Detergents should be predissolved when the wash water temperature is less than 40°C. 1. Select a LOAD SIZE 0 Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. 0 Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load). level for best permanent press 2. Select WATER TEMPERATURES 0 Select wash and rinse water tem- peratures. 0 This drawing shows a warm wash (top temperature) and cold rinse (bottom temperature) selection. Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide”. I LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS I Forbest cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the CAUTIO - water.ToobigaloadortooIittlewater DO NOT can cause wear or tearina OVERLOAD WASHER. of load items. Approximate fill with load EX LARGE 82,i ! MEDIUM 62,l P EX SMALL 430 P

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 10 min- utes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. D. To stop the washer at any time, push in the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Control Knob.