Whirlpool LA553OXS User's Manual
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1. a U AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA5530XS Contents PARTS AND FEATURES For a Drain and Spin IMPORTANT SAFETY For a Soak INSTRUCTIONS 3 Liquid Bleach Dispenser OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter Starting Your Washer 4 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER What Happens in Each Cycle Winterizing OTHER OPERATING IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR INSTRUCTIONS ASSISTANCE For a Rinse and Spin WASHER WARRANTY 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN SIZE INFORMATION CONTROL LINT FILTER SELECTOR not shown TEMPERATURE SELECTOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER 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 from plate under the lid near the hinge Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date 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 Model Numb2. 6 NORMAL LIGHT KNITS GENTLE alndicates the machine Is pausing for a brief soak Acycle that gently period washes and spins moder ately soiled delicate iterns and washable knits KNITS GENTLE LIGHT Cycle 4 Indicates the machine Is pausing for a brief soak Acycle that gently period washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits WASH NOTE Always use cold rinse water Low for permanent press fabrics Speed IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle SNOILONALSNI ONILVIIJO SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra a Pretreatment Use recom mended amount of detergent or pre soak additive The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle SOAK 14 OFF SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of ae detergent recommended MENDOTA S when using the SUPER WASH Cycle REGULAR IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle O 2 m 7 Z 2 E QO z
3. O Z a Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle PARTIAL REFILL DRAIN to Selected No Agitation Level Other dl instructions PERMANENT RES 10 none Bi PERMANENT mm PRESS REGULAR 2 NORMAL 10 y REGULAR NORMaL 10 i HFavy 14 HEAVY 1d a SUPER WASH AN SUPER WASH AN f NORMAL KNITS GENTLE yA 6 NORMAL LIGHT KNITS GENTLE For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain and spin for heavily soiled loads which spin out water need more detergent Extra detergent 4 Push Control Knob in can require an extra rinse 2 Turn clockwise to the bar just before 4 Push Control Knob in the OFF area in any cycle See 2 Turn clockwise to any o on the dial above drawing See above drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds In each cycle see pages 6 11 For a soak 4 Use recommended amount of o PERMANENT detergent or pre soak product din d 2 Push Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise to point to the air number in the SOAK Cycle ae 4 Pull Control Knob out The AN Laem washer will start a 5 When the cycle Is over add soe ay ada detergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should
4. always be followed by For best results use warm water a Wash Cycle for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot ater can at stains important See additional care Information In your Laundry Guide To start soak with agitation the Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle 12 Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 4 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow directions on bottle for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 4 Load the washer first 2 Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser DO NOT let bleach splash drip or run down into the 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 For more information on bleaching see your Laundry Guide O T rm a O vu m Pao 2 zZ zZ wn a Cc OQ O zZ mn MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer 13 Caring for your washer MAL N WHEN NOT WASHING keep both AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to water faucets turned off this takes the wipe the outside and inside dry Leave pressure off the water inlet
5. valve and the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe hoses up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers aan SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be puf on or in the washer NZ N Check pocket for bolts nuts tools etc LAS Y Zu yo K QU a NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak for more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other acids SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can e soak or store urine soaked damage washer and dryer dials con clothes soles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freezing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather O gt 2 Z n O 7 lt O Cc a gt un 5 4 Shut off both water 2 Put a quart of 3 Set the washer for a faucets Disconnect automotive type DRAIN and SPIN and drain water antifreeze in the see page 12 Let it inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Run the washer through a com i plete cycle with To use the washer again one cu
6. EX SMALL 9 5 gal 36 0 L Approximate fill with load m EN PERMANENT y7 mm c PRESS REGULAR e 0 m 2 z Zz v a 19 zZ 7 MTS GENTLE Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer on 10 NORMAL PERMAI oa 6 unt pi REGULAR VA NORMAL 10 q Halle SUPLA WASH q A A Push in the Control Knob andturn B Stop on a number in the cycle it to the right lt must be pushed in you want The numbers are min and turned only clockwise utes of wash time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle C start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer will push in the Control Knob To fill to the level you set with wash restart the washer pull out the water of the selected temper Control Knob ature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes What Happens in Each Cycle 7 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 setto a number and pulled out the washer filis 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 REGULAR NORMAL 10 y Heavy 14 0 El A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics t
7. er Important safety instructions O including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions Read these Laundry Instructions tor important use and safety information before using your washer NEVER wash items cleaned washed 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 con taining these materials 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 When discarding an old washer ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If fhe lid ts opened while the basket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT tamper with controls NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water These substances give off va pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION WARNING If hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn o
8. hat are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle REGULAR NORMAL 10 y HEAVY 14 A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moder ately soiled PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle 10 normal PERMANENT Z UGHT PRESS PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL Acycle designed for mod erately soiled permanent press and some synthetic ee fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items 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 Gentie Wash System 10 o m 79 gt For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time es 5 rs Cc 19 0 Z Nm WASH NOTE Always use cold rinse water Low for permanent press fabrics Speed IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operation and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle 10 NORMAL PERMANENT a eur PRESS FILL PARTIAL DRAIN Pause REFILL A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent COOL press and some synthetic DOWN fabrics The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle l po e
9. if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever 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 appliance If you must cali or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance lt O c Z m m O 4 rn A lt O m O ar gt V 2 wn gt Z m Notes Notes WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gear case assembly If defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown below LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack WARRANTY or fail to contain water due to defec
10. n all hot water faucets and allow 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 You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer eis installed repaired and parts re placed by a qualified person e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight e is connected to the right kind of out let electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded e is properly maintained e 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 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 detergent and laun dry aids especially warnings and precautions HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover 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 You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer is used only fo
11. ol COOL LINE serv lee assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 4 800 253 1304 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appilance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a Whi l nationwide network ATIPOOL 4 of franchised TECH TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE panies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIAN ICES WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE ICES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 CARE Service Com 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or
12. p of deter 4 Flush water pipes and hoses gent to clean out 2 Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps ar 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result trom little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind if your washer does not fill D e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Are both water faucets open 16 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are the water supply hoses kinked eis the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out If your washer does not spin e Is the lid closed e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage e Have you checked you home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If your washer stops during a cycle Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses 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 drain hose Is higher than the water level in the washer if it isn t e The washer may seem to be drain ing during wash and rinse cycles e Water can siphon out See Installa tion Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpo
13. r jobs normally ex pected ofhome automatic washers e is not run by children or anyone un able to operate it properly 3 gt a 1 mn gt zZ U mn m er c 7 m mn e vu 0 2 gt zZ nm gt 1 m gt Z nm 7 Cc O e zZ mn Operating instructions Starting Your Washer gt Be sure to measure and add detergent then place YTE a sorted load in the washer before starting it LARGE CAPACITY 2 SPEED 8 CYCLE TEMPERATURE 55 7 WATER LEVEL Select 4 Select a LOAD SIZE 2 WATER TEMPERATURES e Turn the knob to point at a setting e Select wash and rinse water that describes the size ofload you temperatures want fo wash e This drawing shows a warm wash e Set the knob anywhere on or be top temperature and cold rinse tween EX SMALL a few small items bottom temperature selection Pod LARS ECMSA Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide IMPORTANT Use warm water with the PERM T PRESS or KNITS GENTLE cycles For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washing in warm water LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the NOTE Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results in the water Too big a load ortoo DO NOT little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER tearing of load items EX LARGE 17 3 gal 65 5 L 14 7 gal 55 7 L E 12 1 gal 45 8 L
14. tive From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 4 Correct the installation of the washer 2 Instruct you how to use the washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product Is designed to be repaired in the home D 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL 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 rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange GEARCASE ASSEMBLY COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY e Whirlpool Part No 3349121 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
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