Whirlpool LA5300XK Washer User Manual


 
Loading your
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For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the laundry into loads.
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Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together
See the Laundry Guide for informa-
tion and samples of typical loads.
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Try to mix large and small items for
best movement In the washer.
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
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See detergent Information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.
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Add dry bleach or water condo-
tioner (not fabric softener] If used
Follow the package directions
carefully.
3. Dilute liquid Bleach Before Add-
ing to the Washer Basket.
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See the “Laundry Aids” section of
the Laundry Guide for more
information.
4. load the Washer.
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Spread the load evenly (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal-
anced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning.
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Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
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DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com-
bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on ‘abrlcs.
Understanding
your Washer
This automat/c washer has four
y, es Each IS aeslgned for a fabric
type
The washer has a
LOAD SIZE
SELECTOR
that lets you adjust the water
level to match the size of the load
It
has a
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
You can select the wash water temper-
ature best for the amount of so11 and
fabric type in each load
Sections in this Use & Core Gb/de
go Into detail on the ‘what and why”
of each setting Read this and the Laun~
clry &/de carefully to get the best
cleaning results
Cleaning the lint
Filter
Water runs through the lint filter
wnenever the washer agitates Check It
often to make sure it’s clean and ftlter-
Ing at Its best
To remove It for cleaning, press
tie release and pull straight out lnstruc-
tlons for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter