Models
LASBOOXK;
LA5805XK
Super Capacity
Whirlpool
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care
Guide
LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
/ CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LOAD SIZE SELECTOR
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
When you need service. or call
with a question have this InformatIon
ready.
1 Complete
Modei and Serial Numbers
(from the plate under the lid near the
hinge)
2. Purchase date from sales slip [or date
installed).
Copy th!s rnformatlon In these
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spaces. Keep this book in the laundry
Information Center with your laundry
Gu/de, sales
slip
and warranty
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Before using
your Washer
Please rea 1 +-IS boorlet to be
: ,re
, ,‘;lr wcsher !, l~tclleo and used
r)roperly It WIII help ~O.I get the best
results and longest +fc vour washer was
aesigned to give
You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
washer...
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Is Installed by o NISI ItIed nstaller
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is properly lnsta!!ed arld leveled on a
boor that car supp:,rt !he tietght
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Is connected tc tt>e rlgr?t kind of outlet,
electric supoly wcter ~pplv and dralr
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Is r8roperl\ electrIm o18k grounded
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Is r 8rstectetj frc;-,l ‘% -A,ecther
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Is not rur, by ch Oen or cnvone
unable to operate I* properly
Remove
he %nsLJmer
Buy
Gtilde label It w I be easier to remove
befue the ti/osht,r 5 used
You may bar!t *: tilpe out the
basket tilth a damr, cloth before using
tc remove dust frc,n- storing or shipping
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
laundry Guide for tips on deter-
gents, other laundry aids and
instructions for washing special
items.
CAUTION: Store laundry deter-
gent and additives In a cool. dry
place where children can’t
reach them.
Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
Understanding Your Washer
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
liquid Bleach Dispenser
Important Detergent Information
For Rinsing Only
Using the SUDS-MISER System
For Spinning Only
Cycle Operation
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Loading your
Washer
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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 condi-
tioner (not fabric softener) if used.
Follow the package directions
carefully.
3. 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.
4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
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See page 5 and the “Laundry
Aids” section of the Laundry Guide
for more information.
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
. DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com-
bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.
Understanding
your Washer
This automatic
washer has cycle
settings with different agitation and spin
speeds for different fabric types. For
example, the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
has high agitation and high spin
speeds. The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle,
has high agitation speeds, but low spin
speeds.
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 and rinse water
temperatures best for the amount of
so11 and fabric type In each load
Sections in this Use & Core Guide
go Into detail on the “what and why”
of each setting Read this and the Laun-
dry Guide carefully to get the best
cleaning results
Cleaning the lint
Filter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates Check
it often to make sure it’s clean and
filtering at its best
To remove it for cleaning, press
the release and pull straight out.
Instructions for cleaning are printed on
the bottom of the filter.
Start your v.,xhP, ~l*+r yob out in
aetecgent, the lxa, 01 pi any other
dundry aids acczrdlnu ICI lnforratien
on page 3 and page f;
I. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
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Select the water leve that matches
the size of the loacl Se? p’Ige5 fcr
more informatior
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To change the settin< ,T’# the
LOAD
SIZE SELECTOR,
first move I+ to RESET
Ther move it bock to the setting you
wont
IMPORTANT For the best cleaning
results with the least wrinkling, make
sure the load has enough water for
Items to move freely
2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
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Match the wash and rinse water tern-
peratures to the tvpe of fabrics and soils
being washed [See the Instructions
under the washer lid and on page 14 In
your Laundry Gu/c:e
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Be sure to use a cold rlqse for PERMA-
NENT PRESS and KNITS SEllTLE Cycles
3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
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Push the Cvcle Control Knob In and
turn It to the right (clockwIse)
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Stop when the pointer IS on thenurr
:)er of wlnutes of washing you want
In the cycle you want
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Instructions for which cycles to use for
each fabric type are under the IId.
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To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out When the cycle IS
over, the washer will stop
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To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in.
Pull it out to restart the washer
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To change a setting,
push the Con-
trol Knob In to stop the washer Then turn
the Control Knob tothe right (clockwlse)
to the setting you want Pull the knob
out to start the washer
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Pages 8-11 show what hopper7s In
each cycle
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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 selector can be set at
any water level between
HANDWASH-
ABLE
and
EXTRA LARGE.
WATER LEVELS
Setting
Gallons/liters
HANDWASHABLE
7.0 295
MEDIUM
139 526
EXTRA LARGE
205 776
Approximate fill wrth load
To change the water level setting.
move the
LOAD SIZE SELECTOR
to
RESET Then move it to the setting you
want
To save water and energy,
match the water level to the load
size.
For the best cleaning results, the
load should move freely In the water
Watch for rollover. An Item (like a sock]
should sink in the mlddle and come
up later on the outsrde.
Be sure tc read pages 11 13 in
your Laundry Guide You WIII find more
informatton on loading and load sizes
liquid Bleach
Dispenser
The bleach drspenser IS under the
Iid of the washer In the front corner. It
has the words, LIQUID BLEACH, on it
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Before startrng the washer, but after
loading It, add the bleach
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Use a measuring cup with a pouring
spout to help avord spilling or spattering
the bleach
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Follow the 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 standard
measuring cup
a pouring
spout to fill
dispensers.
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Do not let any bleach run down
into the washer basket. Concen-
trated bleach will damage any
fabric.
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Important
Detergent
Information
Detergents and soaps clean
by loosening SOII, and by holding it In
the water so It drains
away.
If not
enough detergent
IS
used,
soil
and
lint can settle bock on the items in
the load.
SOAP
works best in soft water
(O-4 grains hardness) In harder water,
both the wash and rinse water should
be softened Use enough soap to
make about 112 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5.5
cm) of suds
DETERGENT
works in hard or
soft water Package dlrections ore
usually based on soft water and
washers with normal-size tubs.
Use
more detergent..
1. for hard water.
2 for loads and water levels
larger than MEDIUM.
3.
for heavy greasy or oily SOIIS
4. If the detergent
IS low
phosphate
5 for cold-water washes.
DETERGENT SUDS.
There are
high, normal and low sudsing pow-
dered detergents If the recom-
mended amount of detergent makes
too much suds, switch to a lower
sudsing brand.
DO NOT REDUCE THE
AMOUNT
of detergent.
Use the following chart as
beginning suggestlons for powdered
and liquid detergent amounts. See
your Laundry Guide for more infor-
mation (pages 14-22).
WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS
O-4 Grains
4-10 Grains IO-20 Grains
Powdered Deteraents
Low Suds -
1’4 cups (300 ml) 112 cups (350 ml) 134-2 cups
(425475
ml)
Normal Suds
1z4
cups (425 ml) 2’ 2 cups (600 ml) 3 cups (700 ml]
High Suds
2
cups (475 ml] 3 cups (700 ml)
3'
2 cups (825 ml]
No phosphate
-Follow package recommendotions-
Liquid Detergents I3 to1’3 cups (80 to 325 ml]. depending on the brand
and amount of soil. Follow pockage recommendations.
* These recommendations do not apply...
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In areas where phosphates are banned.
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In areas with laws limiting (by weight or percentage) the amount
of detergent used in a wash load.
For Rinsing Only
LAR HEAVY If
you want low agltatlon
and a low-speed spin. use the dot In
Your washer can be set to rinse
KNITS GENTLE. Use the dot in PERMA-
only Use the setting for an extra rinse, or
NENT PRESS If you wont high agitation
for laundry that only needs a rinse and
and a low-speed spin
Model LA5805XK Only
Using the
Suds-MiseP
System
If your washer has the
SUDS-MISER” System, It has two &an
hoses One hose drains wash water Into
the storage tub, the other
carries rinse
water to the drain
The storage tub should hold at
least 20 gallons (76 liters) If you do not
want to re-use wash water, leave the
stopper out of the storage tub so the
water drains away
The basket In your super capac-
ity washer holds more than 20 gallons
(74
liters) when the
LOAD SIZE SELEC-
TOR
IS set on EX LARGE Because so
many storage tubs hold only 20 gal-
lons, your washer IS deslgned to save
most of the wash water and pump the
rest down the drain
If you have a storage tub big
enough to hold about 25 gallons
(95 liters), you can have a qualified
installer convert your washer to
save all the wash water.
To Save Wash Water
Be sure the stopper IS In the
storage tub The SUDS-MISER system
does not save wash water from the
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
In the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle,
part of the wash water IS dralned
away (with par1 of the detergent)
Then the washer fills agaln with cold
water This helps keep
permanent
press fabrics from wrinkling during the
spin
To Re-Use Wash Water
To pump the used wash water
back into the washer, push in the
Cycle Control Knob Turn it to the right
(clockwise) so it points to
SUDS just
before the time numbers In the REGU-
LAR HEAVY Cycle.
Pull the Control Knob out. The
washer will start pumping the used
water Into the basket. About an inch of
water WIII stay in the storage tub This
water will contain most of the so11 that
settles out.
When the washer IS finished
pumping, fresh water will flnlsh filling
the basket to the selected level
When the washer stops filling,
push the Cycle Control Knob In Add
about half the recommended amount
of detergent (See page 6 )
Add the load of laundry. pull
the Cycle Control Knob out
For Spinning Only
There may be times when you
spin, use the bar on PERMANENT PRESS
or KNITS GENTLE All the other cycle
settings have a high-speed spin.
Cycle Operation
T+e numbers tn each cvcle are
for the number of minutes you want the
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washer to agitate before It drains and
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ii&~ 5
fills for ‘he rirxe Vou will want longer
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ugitatr~rlr- trrr.es for heavrly so!led loads
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‘fou c:“oose the wash and rinse
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE:
PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE
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SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURES
* PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PULL OUT TO START
. SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURES
* PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
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PULL OUT TO START
. SET LOAD SIZE
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SET WATER TEMPERATURES
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PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
- PULL OUT TO START
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Use for F’ermclrnent press fabrics Cool
lng of the war1 LJater ar u IOU sp r#
speeds he!~ t-‘re/er:7 the setting ~1’
wrinkles
REFILC
El
COOL
DOWN
KNITS GENTLE CYCLE
Use for dellcote items and washable
synthetic knits such as polyester. nylon
acrylic
Wash nylon hose or panfy hose
in a net laundry bag
REGULAR HEAVY CYCLE
Use for sturdy white and colorfast cot-
tons, and for heavv work clothes thigh
agltotion and spin speeds are pre-
set for best cleaning results
RINSE
2 Minutes
High
Agitation
DRAIN
No
Agitatior
LOW
SPEED
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SPIN
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. SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURE
. PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PUCL OUT TO START
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SET LOAD SIZE
. SET WATER TEMPERATURE
. PUSH tN KNOB, TURN TO
CYCLE AND TIME
. PULL OUT TO START
SOAK CYCLE
I ;cle s rioi for ‘washing It soaks, ogl
‘ales spns I ut the water and stops [no
rlrse
-!se t I zx stained yellowed, grey or
?ea.Jv mlec~
laundry with a detergent
i)r tx’i ssok a)roduct Chlorine bleach, It
th(ir’:?;1 ,Fix,id be added to the cycle yoke
LS*A =‘?er the XIAK Cycle
IS
over
PRE-WASH CYCLE
Ibse ‘or neovl’y soiled Items tMt may need
:wx >\asl?es jse enough detergent for a
single wash Si’hen the washer stops, add
mere netergent and select a cycle.
If You Need
Service or Help,
We suggest You
Follow These Three
Steps:
1. Before calling for service
Problems are sometimes caused
by Me things you can correct without
tools Check this list before yocl call for
service
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
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IS the power supply cord plugged In3
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Are both water faucets open?
. Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
trlppedy
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Are the water supply hoses kinked?
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Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
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Is t?e Iid closed
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Is the power sup IN )I _ h r 1 i’uggei: lr
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IS 0 fllse bl(hVin ( r
8’ t.,,eake-
tripped7
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT
RUNNING:
. Make sure +hal f +-
3r trc
Knob 15 ;:olr:t~rlq + ; ~-)~-r r lb
cycle
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE
PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE.
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Rememoer. the ‘-,“asher ~4 stop tor
about’ ‘2 minutes Ifter rS c Ljartlcl drc~~
during the cool-d: .“rm ; +-i~:lri ln th#s
cycie
MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER
THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER.
IF IT ISN’T...
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The washer may eclrr : e
dro~~~nq
during KISS and r ‘1st: Y .~i‘J’
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‘Water can s phc’ :ki’ -PC’ r~stcl~at~,:8r
nstr.lctlons
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assistance telephone number [see Step
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Clr Guy TJrner Vice President
Wh rlpool Corporation
AdminIstrative Center
2000 U S 33 North
Benton Harbor, Mlcblgan 49022
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