Whirlpool LA553OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

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LA553OXP

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Parts and features

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MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

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LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

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 youneed service or call with a

question, have

this

information ready:

Model Number

1. Comolete Model and Serial Num-

bers (irom plate under the lid near the

hinge].

Serial Number

2. Purchase date from sales slio

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your”Laundry Guide:’ Service ComDonv/

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.

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

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS. 10

For a Rinseand Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

ForaSoakorPre-Wash 10

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11

MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 11

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 12

Winterizing 13

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.. 14

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 14

2. If You Need Assistance. 15

3. If You Need Service 15

A. If You Have a Problem 15

01985 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer: I. Measure and add detergent

2 Place sorted load In washer

3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

. Turn the knob to point at a setting 9 Match the wash water

tc?mperOtUrf?

that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and solIs being

want to wash. washed.

Set the knob anywhere on or be-

tween 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 besl permanent press results.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

for best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely

in the water. Too big a load or too

DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

*Approximate

fill with load.

(17.3 gals./655 L)*

(14.7 gals./557 L)’

(12.1galsJ45.8 L)’

EX-SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)’

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise

6. 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 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 out, the washer

fills before agitation and timing starts. Afler agitation starts, the knob turns clock-

wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that ore

heavily soiled.

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.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of

some cvcles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help

with the’rinsing

PARTIAL DRAIN

DRAIN No

(Pause) Agltatbn

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.

S0.4K .4ND PRE-WASH Cycles

Brief periods of agitation

detergent or pre-soak

additive. The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol;

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD

+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry

See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. 4

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin

You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set tp drain

spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.

need more detergent. (Extra de-

Push Control Knob in.

tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

Push Control Knob in. OFF In any cycle. See above

Turn clockwise to any.on the dial drawing.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

Pull Control Knob out. . The washer WIII drain

OndSpln

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; 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 stalned

laundry. Hot water can set stains.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soa k product.

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 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

intormation 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.

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