Whirlpool LA5550XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000”

z;wE,Capacity

LA5550XP

Parts and features

LOAD INFl

SIZE /

SELE

4UNDRY TEMPERATURE

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MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

- (not shown)

-AGITATOR LINT FILTER

(not shown]

- 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

I. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge]. Ser,o, 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.

Your

msibilities

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 Rinse and Spin 10

For a Drain and Spin 10

Cleaning the Lint Filter 10

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12

Winterizing 13

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE., 14

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 14

2. If You Need Assistance 15

3. If You Need Service 15

4. If You Have a Problem 15

c1985 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer: 1 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 . Match the wash water temperature

that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils 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 best 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

little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items. 0

CAUTION :

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

*Approximate

fill with load.

LARGE (17.3 gals. 65.5 L)’

MED (13.4 gals.,50.8 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.

Stop on a mark in the cycle you

want. The marks represent min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR LIGHT Cycle.

Start the wusher 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 wash time.

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.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a mark and pulled out, the washer fills

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

until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR LIGHT Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

moderately to lightly

soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Cycle

A cycle designed for per-

manent press and some

synthetic fabrics that are

heavily soiled. The cool

down rinse helps keep

wrinkles from setting into

these fabrics.

REFILL

COOL

DOWN

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

1 DRAIN 1 1 SPIN 1 I +=

---

DRAIN

No I

IA 1 Low IA I

Agitation Speed

Minutes I

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for

moderately to lightly soiled

permanent press and

synthetic items. The cool

down rinse helps keep

wrinkles from setting into

these items.

KNITS/GENTLE REGULAR Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins moderately soiled

;M$zate items and washable

KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle

I I

A cycle that gently washes

and spins lightly soiled

;;4iszate items and washable

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-

teraent can require an extra rinse.)

PGsh Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any .on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected

level; 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 6-9.

Cleaning the lint filter

Clean filter after every load for best

filtering results. Note: The load type

will vary the amount of lint build-up.

To clean:

Lift off the agitator barrel.

Wash or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

snap into place.

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