Whirlpool LA531OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Large Capacity

Model

LA531OXP

wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldifwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Aelrigerator-Freezer’

Parts and features

FILTER

MODEL AND SERIAL

- NUMBER PLATE

(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 you need 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

hinge). Serio, Number

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,”

.%rvice

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.

ur responsibilities

Read this “Use 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.. .

is installed by a qualified installer.

is properly installed and

leveled on a floor that can

support the weight.*

is connected to the right kind

of outlet, electric supply, water

supply and drain.*

is properly groundedr-

IS used only for jobs normally

expected of home automatic

washers.

is properly maintained.

is protected from the weather

and kept where the tempera-

ture will not fall below freezing.

is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions”

for complete information.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES. 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE. 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

Fara Soak 10

Cleaning the Lint Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11

Winterizing 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.. 13

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 13

2. If You Need Assistance 14

3. If You Need Service 14

4. If You Have a Problem 14

01985 Whirlpool Corporation

-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a Select WATER

I. LOAD SIZE

TEMPERATURES

The water level can

set for EX

SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.

Select the water level that

matches the load size

See your “Laundry Guide” for

details on load sizes.

Match the wash water tem-

perature to the type of fabrics

and soils being washed.

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash tempera-

tures 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 For best cleaning results,

water when you have less than the load must be able to move

a full load to wash. freely in the water. Too big a

load or too little water can

tear items

LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)’

MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’

EX SMALL ( 9.9 gals./37.5 L)’

*Approximate fill with load.

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer

will fill to the level you set with

wash water of the selected

temperature After filling, the

washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle has been 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 starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

strutted fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

clockwise until it points 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.

SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation

and soak time help remove

heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra

pretreatment. Use recom-

mended amount of

detergentThe SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

FILL WASH

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)

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent [Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse )

Push Control Knob In

Turn clockwise to any

on the dial

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out

The washer will fill to selected level

with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,

drain and spin

For a soak

For best results, use warm water

for soaking stained laundry Hot

water can set stalns.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water

Push Control knob in

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF In any cycle. See above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle!..use the 12-

minute mark for a pre-wash.

Pull Control Knob out to start washer.

When the cycle is over, add de-

tergent for the next selected wash

cycle. The SOAK Cycle should

always be followed by a Wash

Cycle.

Important: See additional care

information on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next

selected wash cycle.

‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Cleaning the lint filter

Water runs 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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