Whirlpool 3LA5581 - Manual (Page 4)

Operating instructions
starting Your Washer
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.
i L D C O I
WATER SAVING
LOAD SIZE SELECTOR
ENERGY SAVING
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
1. Select a LOAD SIZE
Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few small
items) and EX LARGE (a full load).
NOTE; Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
o Select WATER
TEMPERATURES
• Select wash and rinse water tem­
peratures.
• This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature) and cold rinse
(bottom temperature) selection.
Recommended wash temperatures can
be found in your “Laundry Guide”.
IMPORTANT: Use warm waterwith
the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/
GENTLEcycles. Forheavily soiled
permanent press or knit clothes,
pre-soak before washing in warm
water.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Forbest cleaning results, the load
must be able to move freely in the
water. Too big a load ortoo little water
can cause wear or tearing
of load items. .
Approximate
fill with load
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
EX LARGE 82,1 1
MEDIUM 62,1 i
EX SMALL 45,0 f