Whirlpool LA5530XP User's Manual
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1. ET RUE SARS RR ERT os Urey PRED use amp care guide Se FEES 2 Sc RO SRE Ni A MR ted ee SEE ORE RCOHEDRUMIN AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA5530XP ve Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freeze Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE INFORMATION SELECTOR CENTER LOAD CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN CONTROL LINT FILTER KNOB not shown CLOTHES GUARD LIQUID BLEACH uu DISPENSER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide labei 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 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate under the lid near the hinge 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information inthese spaces Purchase Date Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide Service Company sales slip and warranty Phone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Serial Number Your responsibilities2. 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 PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem Safety first ALWAYS unplug the power sup ply cord before attempting to service the washer NEVER put flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene into your washer NEVER use them near your washer ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
3. a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has Xm anationwide net Whirlpool wor of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice 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 assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under 7ECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description
4. fabrics treated with flammable fluids before putting them into your washer NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is opened while the bas ket is spinning the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a Ned TI e 4 10 can t reach them ina locked cabinet if possible ALWAYS read and follow instruc tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions POISON GAS can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gt er e 2 z m gt 20 m e lt O a m e V Z 2 m e ce gt m m lt Starting your washer Be
5. need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind Are fuses blown or circuit breaker IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL tripped Are the water supply hoses kinked Is 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 in Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING A CYCLE Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal Is the power supply cord WITHOUT RUNNING Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing toa number in the cycle MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions Are both water faucets open 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 andtalk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend
6. number in the SOAK Cycle 10 Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 250 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 Laundry Guide page 11 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lintis drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer SNOILONALSNI ONILVdddO AIHLO Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers A 1 Qe ai NEVER USE THE WASHER TO store wet or dry laundry soak for more than 2 hours with chlorine bleach soak with vinegar or other acids soak or store urine soaked clothes DN N AFTER WAS
7. of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpoo Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part amp 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 15 lt 2 m m Z m J lt O m O 20 gt 2 gt z O m Hc SC AREA ic UE MMC MEE ee i A Appliances Home JA Making your world a little easier Part No 386901 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation 3matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
8. HING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles 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 e Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather O gt a zZ 7 6 0 gt Gs 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set washer fora faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 10 Let it water inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water RECON CARA Zn TS D UT S CN ET PAAR A V PRI DO MUNI TRU EHE E EE PEUT NIS NC PLURA Yat n PR 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses g 2 Connect hoses to the washer he antifreeze 3 Turn on the water faucets 13 If you
9. O r m DRAIN amp SPIN High Speed 4 Spray Rinses PARTIAL FILL RINSE DRAIN amp DRAIN amp for High SPIN SPIN Deep Speed High Pause Rinse Speed REFILL COOL DOWN Minutes High Speed IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle KNITS GENTLE Cycle Acycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits Selected Level 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 IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the motor normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle DRAIN amp DRAIN amp SPIN SPIN High Low Speed Speed 4 Spray Rinses SOAK WASH SOAK DRAIN amp WASHER 4 2 4 SPIN STOPS Minutes High Select No Speed Wash Agitation Cycle Minutes Minutes High gt Eu I gt uv v m Z e z m gt O L O lt m Pre wash setting begins here see page 10 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide f
10. fore starting your washer lt lt 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Starf washer energy saving temperalure selecior Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 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 All rinses are cold tween EX SMALL a few items and LARGE a full load NOTE Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results 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 DO NOT in the water Too big a load or too OVERLOAD WASHER little water can cause wear or tearing of load items LARGE 17 3 gals 65 5 L 2 14 7 gals 55 7 L 12 1 gals 45 8 L Approximate EX SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L fill with load Regal T large capacity 25 CLE gt a 2 0 lt o c gt ce lt m 2 Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To st
11. op the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 is set fo 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 regular heavily soiled Minutes 2 High 6 eguis 10 Speed heavy for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately a solied Selected Minutes Level High Speed A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles FILL to ic Selected press from setting into Permanent Level Press and some synthetic fabrics permanent 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 DRAIN amp SPIN Hon High Speed Speed 4 Spray Ri a I gt gt n m zZ z m gt O r lt
12. or proper use of this cycle 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 e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any on the dial See above drawing e 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 e Push Contro Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product e Push Control Knob in Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle use the 6 minutes mark for a pre wash 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 information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start soak or pre wash with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a
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