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WASHER
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LA5700XM
and
LA5705XM

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 Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INF~;~T$;ON SELECTOR
SIZE / 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 Serial Numbers here

When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from plate under the lid near the Senal Number
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide,” Service Company/
sales slip and warranty. Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase IS all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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 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 right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
l is properly grounded:
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
l is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the”Installation Instructions”
for complete information.

Contents Page
PARTSAND FEATURES _. _. 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACHCYCLE . .... ... . 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 8
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 8
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 9
Cleaning the Lint Filter 9
Suds-Misep System
(Model LA5705XM only] 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 13

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 Starting your washer
1. Measure and add detergent.
Before starting
2. Place sorted load in washer.
your washer:
3. Start washer.

Select a Select WATER

LOAD SIZE 2. TEMPERATURES

l Turn the knob to point at a setting l Match the wash and rinse water
that describes the size of load you temperatures to the type of fabrics
want to wash and solIs being washed
. Set the knob on or between EX 8 This drawing shows a warm wash
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE [a (top temperature] and cold rinse
full load). (bottom temperature) selectron
See your “Laundry Guide” for details Recommended wash temperatures
on load sizes. can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

Use less than a full tub of water For best cleanrng results, the
when you have less than a full load load must be able to move freely
to wash. In the water Too big a load ortoo
little water can tear items

LARGE (16.9 gals /64 0 L)’

MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’
EX SMALL ( 99gols./37 5 L)’

‘Approximate fill with load

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 3. Start the washer

A. Push in the Control Knob and B. Stop on a number in the cycle

turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
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 D. To stop the washer at any time
the Control Knob. The washer push in the Control Knob. To
will fill to the level you set with restart the washer, pull out the
wash water of the selected Control Knob.
temperature. After filling, the To set the controls for a rinse and
washer will agitate for the spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
selected number of mlnUteS or pre-wash. see page 8.

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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

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and
spin speeds help rem love
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

High-speed agitation,
low-speed spin and cool-
ing of the wash water be-
fore the spin help clean
clothing and keep
wrinkles from setting into
permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.

I
SOAK AND

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PRE-WASH

011
Cycles
Periods of agitation
soaking time clean
stained, yellowed,
and

gray
or heavily soiled laundry.

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Use recommended
amount of detergent.

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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

Ic- Pre-wash setting

begins here (see page 8)

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle;

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 Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain
spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.
need more detergent. (Extra de- l Push Control Knob in.
tergent can require an extra rinse.) l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
l Push Control Knob in. OFF in any cycle. See above
l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. drawing.
See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out.
l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will drain and spin.
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water,agitate 2 minutes,
drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.

For a soak or pm-e-wash

For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
soak cycle. Important: See additional
I I
reTwash I care information on page 7 of your
“laundry Guide!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the Cycle.

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 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 bleach
splash, drip or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.

For more information on bleaching, see”Laundry Guide” page 11.

Cleaning the lint filter

Water run< through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates.
Check it often to make sure it’s clean
and is filtering at its best
To remove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.

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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 wash water for a load. leave the
stopper out of the storage tub so the water drains away

STORAGE
run \ SIANDPIPE

The SUDS-MISER’ System stores a portron of the wash water.

If you hove a storage tub big enough to hold 25 gallons (95
liters) of water, you can have a qualified installer convert your
washer to save more of the water.
To save wash water
Be sure the stopper is in the storage tub. The SUDS-MISER System
does not save rinse water from any cycle, nor does it save wash
water from the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.
To re-use wash water 4. Add about “2 the recom-
1. Set Cycle Control Knob on mended amount of detergent.
SUDS (see illustration). 5. Put in the clothes.
2. Pull the Control Knob out. The 6. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob
washer will pump most of the to start the washer.
water from the storage tub 7. Drain the storage tub. Water
back into the washer basket. still in the tub will have any soil
Do not add clothes at this that has settled out. The hose
time. The washer will finish fill- is cut on an angle to leave be-
ing with fresh water hind about an inch of water
3. When the water has pumped and any soil from previous
wash.
back into the washer, push in
the Cycle Control Knob. If You want a cycle other than
REGULAR HEAVY to follow SUDS,
I Off suds14 I push in the Cycle Control
Knob after the water has been
pumped back into the washer.
Turn the knob right (clockwise)
to the cycle and wash time
You want

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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.
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AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.
Wipe up spills right away. Spills can
dull or damage the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS
can damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.
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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 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN
nect and drain antifreeze in the [see page 8). Let it
water inlet hoses. basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.

4. Run the washer

through a com-
plete cycle with
To use the washer again.. . one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets

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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 Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the lid closed?

l Is the power supply cord

plugged in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
l Is the power supply cord l Remember, the washer will stop
plugged in? for about 1112minutes after the
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in
the cycle.
MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS
HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN
THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T...
l The washer may seem to be
l Are both water faucets open? draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water con siphon out. (See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘]

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 2. If you need assistance *. . . 4. If you have a problem *. . .
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area. description of the problem. This in-
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assistance.
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 Notes

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 Making your world a little easier.

Part No. 385025 Rev. B Printed in U.S.A.

01984 Whirlpool Corporation

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