Whirlpool LA558OXS User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Super Capacity

Model

LA558OXS

s. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condfitloners. Oehumldlflers. Aulomatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrlgeratol

Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY

SIZE INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN

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CYCLE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number

(from plate under the lid near the

hinge]. Serio, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote

Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and

sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company

Center.

Phone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Your responsibilitie

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” carefully

for important use and safety

information.

You are personally responsible

for 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 temperature 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

MAGIC CLEAN& Lint Filter 10

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER.. 11

Winterizing 12

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.. 13

WASHER WARRANTY 16

6 1986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

1. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start the washer.

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 be-

tween EX SMALL (a few small items]

and EX LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water

level for best permanent press

results.

Match the wash and rinse water

temperature to the type of fabrics and

soils being washed.

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles from

setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”

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.

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 NORMAL 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 temper-

ature. After filling, the washer will

agitate for the selected number

of minutes.

Tostop 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 fordifferent

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. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise

until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR NORMAL Cycle

A cycle for regular loads

of fabrics that are moder-

ately soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS

A cycle designed for mod-

erately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The

cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these

items.

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.

For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the agitation

speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

b I

A cycle designed for

lightly soiled permanent

press and some synthetic

fabrics. The cool-down

rinse helps keep wrinkles

from setting into these items,

KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle

~~~~~}~~

A Indicates the machine is

pausing for a brief soak

period.

washes and spins moder-

ately soiled delicate items

and washable knits.

GHT Cycle

i ~~~~~~~II

A Indicates the machine is

pauslng for a brief soak

A cycle that gently period.

washes and spins lightly

soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

SUPER WASH Cycle

Use for washing heavily

soiled loads that require

maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of

detergent recommended

when using the SUPER

WASH Cycle.

DRAIN

\gitotior

WASH

Low

Speed

DRAIN SPIN

Low

Agitation Speed

I-

FILL

for

Deep

Rinse

FILL

for

Deep

Rinse

I-G-l

for

)I II

Deep

Rinse

I 1

RINSE

High

1 Speed

DRAIN

Agitation

The washer will proceed to the

REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you

want a different cycle to follow

SUPERWASH, push in the cycle

control knob, turn to the cycle and

time you want, pull knob out to

start.

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 detergent

can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to any

on the dial.

See above drawing.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will till 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.

2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before

the OFF area in any cycle. See

above dmwlng.

3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer

will drain and spin.

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

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is

drained away with the wash and rinse water.

I If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected

I in the drain or strainer.

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