Whirlpool LA5530XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000@

$W&apacity

LA553oXP

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Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

INFORMATION SELECTOR

MAGIC CLEAN”

LINT FILTER

(not shown]

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 LSerial Numbers here

When youneed service or call with a

question, have this InformatIon ready

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serlal Num-

bers (from plate under the Ild near the

hinge).

Serial Number

2. Purchase date from sales

slip

Copy this InformatIon In these spaces

Purchase Date

Keep this book In the Laundry Informa-

tlon Center with your”Laundry Guide:’

sales

slip

and warranty.

Servtce Company

Phone Number

There

no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS all

that IS required for In-warranty service

Your respond

Read this “Use and Care

and your “Laundry Guide”

fully for important use and

information.

You are personally resp

for making sure that your

washer..

is installed by a qualifie

Clitics

bGuide”

care-

:safetv

l:)nsible

d 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?

properly grounded.*

used only for jobs norn-ally

expected of home autornatlc

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 WASHEll 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACbI

CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS.

For a Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10

Liquid Bleach Dispenst?r 11

MAGIC CLEAN i Lint Filter 11

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 12

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OP’ 13

ASSISTANCE.. 14

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 14

2. If You Need Assrstanoe : 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a ProbleiTi 15

I-

01985 Whirlpool Corporrltion -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer: 1 Measure and add deterqent

2 Place sorted load in wa&er

3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

Match the wash water temperature

want to wash. to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

Set the knob on or between EX

SMALL (a few items) and LARGE

(a full load).

All rinses are cold

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your”Laundry Guide.”

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Select WATER

TEMPERATIJRIES

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i LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely CAUTION :

i in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT

B little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items. OVERLOAD WASIHER.

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed II- and turned only

clockwlse

6. Stop on a number in the Cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows.10 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. ARer 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 different agitation and spin speeds designed for different

kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of W.4SH

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 turrs clock-

wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled

A cycle for regular loads ot

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

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.

Ill

n r-

1 FILL 1 1 WASH 1

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

WASH

High

Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle for lightly soiled

items that need a short

wash and spin time Wash

nylon hose in a net laundry

bag.

SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles

FILL

S&d

Level I

DRAIN

Agitation

SPIN

Low

I Speed

pre.warh /

detergent or pre-soak

additive. The SOAK Cycle

+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 101.

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle. Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of thls cycle.

!I I

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

sprn for heovrly sorled loads which

need more detergent (Extra de-

tergent can require an ex’ra rrnse I

Push Control Knob in

9 Turn clockwrse to any”on the dral

See above drawing

Pull Control Knob out

The washer WIII fill to selected

level, agitate 2 minutes dram

and sprn

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to dram

and spin out water

Push Control Knob In

9 Turn clockwrse to the bar just before

OFF rn 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 6- 9

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results use warm water

for soaking or pre-washing stained

laundry Hot water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak product

9 Push Control Knob In

Turn clockwise to point at a number

in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes

mark for a pre-wash.’

Pull Control Knob out to start washer

When the cycle ISover 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 or pre.,wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser

Always measure bleach. D:) not

guess Never use more than,! cup

(250 mL) for a full load. Use less wrth

lower water level settings Fclllow

drrectrons on bottle for safe use Use

a cup with a pourrng spout to avoid

sptllrng

2. toad the washer first

Pour measured bleach carefully

Into drspenser DO NOT let bleach

splash, drop or run down Into the

washer basket Undiluted bleach

will damage any fabric it touches.

Start the washer Bleach will be

drluted automatrcallv during the

wash part of the cycle

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

The lint filter In your washer cleans Itself Collected

lint ISdrained away with the wash and rinse water

If your washer drains into a tub remove any tint

collected in the drain or strainer

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 sotl 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.

Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freez-

Ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer

stored or moved during the cold weather

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 10). 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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