Whirlpool LA5588XY User's Manual
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1. vinegar or rust remover e ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation e You are responsible for making sure that your washer is used only for jobs normally expect ed of home automatic washers is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it property 3 me po gt Nn gt TT rr lt 7 J 3 oO DN Operating Instructions Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it 1 Select a load size Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash e Set the knob on EX SMALL a few small items MEDIUM or EX LARGE a full load NOTE For best washing results items should move freely in the washer Do WaTER GAving not overload the washer or choose a LOAD SIZE SELECTOR water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the EX LARGE water level Reduce wash time when using EX SMALL water level setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time for best results 2 Select water temperature e Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed e The top temperature is the wash select2. ERMANENT PRESS cycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash agitation time SNOILONYISNI INILYYJdO Opsrating instructions Continued Regular Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL HEAVY 14 ee eee Regular Norma Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled Permanent Press Cycle A cycle designed for moderately and lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items PERMANENT PRESS Knits Gentle Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately and lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits 2 suos VDS KNITS GENTLE FILL to Selected Level WASH 4 2 Minutes Low Speed ASOAK 2 Minutes No Agitation WASH 2 Minutes Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed FILL for Rinse RINSE Low Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN Low Speed Spray Rinse A Indicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period SNOILONYLSNI ONILVY3d0 Operating Instructions Continued Pre wash Cycle A cycle that uses a brief period of high speed agitation to loosen and remove heavy soils and stains Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The Soak cycle should always be followed by a wash cy
3. R REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ GERVICE CO 123 Maple__999 G500 13 I m me i mc m gt Lep N am o gt Nn o lt O a m m i e m J Cc rm i J gt Nn 2 N gt oO m l You Need Service or Assistance Continued 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appli ance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 14 5 if you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When r
4. are normal If your washer fills and drains without running Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle Make sure the draln hose Is higher than the water level in the washer If H Isn t e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installation Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consult ants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Mi 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized SERVICE Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPUANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJO
5. cle 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 REGULAR NORMAL WASHER STOPS Select Wash Cycle Special care is needed when pre washing laundry See the Laundry Guide for soaking tips WASH 4 Minutes High Speed DRAIN No Agitation SPIN High Speed WASH 4 Minutes High Speed PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation REFILL to Selected Level After the partial drain the washer automatically refills and goes into the REGULAR HEAVY cycle Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash Other Operating Instructions AN sups Y RETURN XN OFF a SUDS PRE WASH Rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an extra rinse and spin 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Tum clockwise to one of the dots on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin Drain and spin Adrain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn clockwise until indicator points to the bar just before an OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin Pre wash cycle For best results use wa
6. ed in the home Damage to washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other tights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3357455 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
7. equesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Gearcase assembly covered by your warranty See back cover for more information RO Notes IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE uo 1 WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty mm LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials including top and lid rust or From Date of Purchase workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpoo service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase WARRANTY assembly if defective in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase The gearcase assembly is shown in the Service or Assistance section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail WARRANTY to contain water due to defective materials or From Date of Purchase workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repair
8. fluids to the wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION e if hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EX PLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and al low water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape DO NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open e You are responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the correct 3 prong outlet electric supply water supply and drain is property grounded is properly maintained is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities e ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them in a locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergents and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions e HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as
9. ion and the bottom temperature is the rinse selection NOTE Use warm wash water with the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS i GENTLE Cycles Sh ee For heavily soiled permanent press TEMPERATURE SELECTOR or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water ALWAYS use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics 3 Select cycle and wash time Start the washer e Push in the Cycle Control Knob and PEQULAR turn it clockwise o Dp e Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time e Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water tempera ture The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling Agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down e To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the wash er fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and P
10. ir p ol Use amp Care Guide Bleach dispenser Agitator Tub Basket MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER LASS88XY Contents Page important Safety Instructions 3 Operating Instructions Starting your washer 5 4 What happens in each cycle 5 Other Operating instructions Rinse and Spin iieeeeeeeeeseeeenees 9 Drain and Spin eereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Pre wash Cycle ieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 9 Liquid bleach dispenser 10 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 10 SUDS MISER System 11 if You Need Service Or Assistance eeneeeeeeeereseaeeeess 13 Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty cccccccvissccesessecceteesivsvesecnens 16 1992 Whirlpool Corporation if your washer has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the washer is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Ha
11. of the wash cycle lf your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter interior strainer 10 SUDS MISER System Storage Standpipe Tho SUDS MISER System has two drain hoses One hose moves a portion of the used wash water into a storage tub then back into the washer for use during the next wash The other hose carries the wash water to a standpipe drain or to another tub with an open drain A standpipe drain is available for placement in the drain opening of your tub To order the in tub standpipe ask your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer for Part Number 89121 if you do not want to re use the wash water for a load leave out the stopper in the storage tub so the water can drain SNOILONYLSNI INILYHJdO YAHLO To save wash water make sure the stopper is in the storage tub NOTE The SUDS MISER System does not save the rinse water from any cycle nor does it save the wash water from the PERMANENT PRESS cycle Plastic strainer return hose Plastic strainer 11 Other Operating Instructions Continued 2 SUPER WASH 4 OFF SUDS A RETURN amp OFF i sups ta a STORE 2 OFF PRE WASH 12 To re use wash water 1 Set the Cycle Control Knob on SUDS RETURN Do not add the load items at this time 2 Pull the Cycle Control Knob out The washer will pump most of the wash water from the storage tub back in
12. rm water for pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains 1 Use recommended amount of pre soak product or detergent 2 Push Cycle Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise until indicator points to a number next to PRE WASH 4 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will start 5 When the cycle is over add detergent for the next selected wash cycle The Pre wash cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle NOTE See the Laundry Guide for additional pre washing information SNOILONYLSNI 9NILYY3dO YIHLO SNOILONYISNI 9NILVH3d0 Other Operating instructions Continued Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating lint from water The collected particles of lint are then continuously spun away from the filter and washed out of the system at the end
13. to the washer basket 3 After the wash water is pumped back into the washer push in the Cycle Control Knob 4 Add about 2 the recommended amount of detergent 5 Add the load items 6 Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time 7 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer 8 Drain the storage tub About 1 inch 2 5 cm of wash water remains in the tub after the fill The water contains soils that have settled out NOTE The end of the suds return hose has a plastic strainer to prevent objects from being pulled into the washer during SUDS RETURN If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before cailing for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill e ls the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked e Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out if your washer does not spin Is the lid closed Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle The washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses
14. ve this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate under lid near hinge and the purchase date from the sales slip e Keep this book the Laundry Guide and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or Injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all Instructions before using the washer e NEVER wash items cleaned wash ed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline or flammable fluids in the washer The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials e NEVER allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children e When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment e DO NOT reach into the washer basket while it is filling with water while agitator is moving or while basket is spinning If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds e DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents kerosene in or near your washer DO NOT add flammable
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