Whirlpool LA5530XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Large Capacity

Model

LA5530XM

wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AH Condllmners, Oehumldifiers. Autamatlc Washers, Clolhes Dryers. Freezers.

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Parts and features

LIQUID BLEACH

- DISPENSER

- 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.

MAGIC CLEAN @

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

/ NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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 underthe lid nearthe

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,”

sales slip and warranty.

Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

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 qualifiedinstaller.

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 grounded:

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

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS 6

For a Rinse and Spin 6

For a Drain and Spin 6

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 6

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 7

MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter 7

WHAT HAPPENS IN

EACH CYCLE 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

OR ASSISTANCE

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

G1984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before sfarfina vour washer: 1. Measure and add detergent

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

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 items]

and LARGE (a full load).

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)’

(14.5 gals.154.9 L)*

(11.6galsJ43.9 L)’

EX SMALL (9.1 gals./345 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.

I / I

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time. The

drawing shows 8 minutes of

agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY

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.

To set the controls for a rinse and

spin, a drain and spin, or a soak

or pre-wash, see page 6.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin For a drain 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.

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.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 and 9.

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry.

Use enough detergent or pre-soak

product for a single load.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle.

Pull Control Knob out.

When the cycle is over, add de-

teraent for the next selected wash

cycle. Important: See addittonat

care information on page 7 of your

To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control

Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

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 avoid 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.

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.

MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter

II A The lint filter in your washer cleans

itself. Collected lint is drained away

with the wash and rinse water.

If your washer drains into a tub,

remove any lint collected in the drain

or strainer.

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 outthe washer

fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Low-speed spins and

cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permanent press

fabrics.

KNIT/GENTLE Cycle

Off \ m

knits ’

genlle 2 6011 - 2

SOAK Cycle

m I

Off

ii@!5

1Off - 2 soak

Low agitation and spin

speeds and shorter wash

time gently wash delicate

items and washable

synthetic knits.

Periods of agitation

and soaking time clean

stained, yellowed, gray

or heavily soiled laundry

with no rinsing.

FILL

selected

Level

FILL

Selected

Level I

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.

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

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

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.

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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