Whirlpool LB5500XL Washer User Manual


 
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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
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KNITS GENTLE
REGULAR HEAVY : : :
SOAK CYCLE
PRE-WASH : : : : : : : : :
If You Need Service or
Assistance
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2.
If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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lint Filter
The lint filter is self-cleaning. It
filters water used in both the wash and
the rinse. When the washer drams. lmt
collected is flushed away.
If your washer drains into a tub,
watch the drain strainer for the lint A
llnty load can plug the tub drain and
cause an overflow.
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 fo 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.
3. load the Washer.
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Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
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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.
4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
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See
page
7 and the “Laundry
Aids”section of the Laundry Guide for
more information.
5. Avoid Damaglng Laundry.
Carefully follow package direc-
tions when using detergents,
bleaches, softeners and other
laundry aids. For more informa-
tion, see pages 16-22 in your
“Laundry Guide.”
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