Whirlpool LA558oXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA558oXP

wave Ovens. Trash ComPactor% Room Au Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. ~reerers. Refrqentor-freezd

Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMAltON TEMPERATURE

LOAD CENTER SELECTOR

BASKET

4 I 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

t. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate under the lid near the

hinge). Seria, Number

2. P&h&e date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose 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 warrantv registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

/ 2

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for important use and safety

information.

You are personally responsible

tar 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 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

Foro Soak 10

Cleaning the Lint Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11

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

$1984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer: I. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer

3. Start washer.

Select a Select WATER

1. LOAD SIZE

TEMPERATURES

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash.

Set the knob anvwhere on or

Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

All rinses are cold.

between EX SMALL [a few items)

and EX LARGE (a full load).

See your “Laundry Guide” for details

on load sizes.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your”Laundry Guide”

and printed under the wash& lid.

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.

EX LARGE (20.5 galsI77.6 L)*

(16.3 gals./61.7 L)*

fill with load. (12.1gals./45.8 L)’

EX SMALL (7.8 galU29.5 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 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. 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 issetto a number and pulled out,the washer

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

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

strutted fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PER-NT 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 if points.to OFF and the cycle ends.

NOTE:Vou may hear the sound of wafer spraying during the spin parts of

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

help with the rinsing.

PARTIAL

DRAIN

(Pause

about 2

Minutes]

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

SOAK Cycle

A cycle that gently washes

and spins delicate items

and washable knits.

Brief periods of agitation

and soak time help remove

heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra

pretreatment. Use recom-

mended amount of

detergent or pre-soak

additive.

The SOAK Cycle

should always be fol-

lowed by a Wash Cycle.

Special care is needed when soaking laundry.

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

I I

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; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin.

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.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle,see pages 6-9.

For a soak l

Use recommended amount of

For best results, use

warm

water for

soaking stained laundry.

Hot water

detergent or presoak product.

Push Control Knob in.

can set stains. l

Turn clockwise to point at a

number

in the SOAK Cycle.’

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

lnformation on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide:’

‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob

must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Cleaning the lint falter

Water runs through the lint filter

whenever the washer agitates.

Check it often to make sure its 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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