Whirlpool LA531OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA531OXP
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldifwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Aelrigerator-Freezer’

Parts and features
FILTER
MODEL AND SERIAL
- NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
BASKET
- 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 you need 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). Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip’
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
.%rvice 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.
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ur responsibilities
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.. .
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
l is properly groundedr-
l IS used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
l 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
Fara Soak 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing 12
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
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a Select WATER
I. LOAD SIZE 2. TEMPERATURES
l The water level can be set for EX
SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.
Select the water level that
matches the load size
See your “Laundry Guide” for
details on load sizes.
l Match the wash water tem-
perature to the type of fabrics
and soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash tempera-
tures can be found in your
“Laundry Guide” and printed
under the washer lid.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of For best cleaning results,
water when you have less than the load must be able to move
a full load to wash. freely in the water. Too big a
load or too little water can
tear items
LARGE (16.9 gals.164.0 L)’
MEDIUM (13.5 gals./51.1 L)’
EX SMALL ( 9.9 gals./37.5 L)’
*Approximate fill with load.
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3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycle.
C. 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.
D. 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 been 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 to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
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clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
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
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.

SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergentThe SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
FILL WASH
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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 )
l Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,
drain and spin
For a soak
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry Hot
water can set stalns.
r
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water
l Push Control knob in
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF In any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle!..use the 12-
minute mark for a pre-wash.
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l 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!’
l Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle.
‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Cleaning the lint filter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates.
Check it often to make sure it’s 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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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.
AFTER WASHING, 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. Da not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.

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
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain
water inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see pagelo). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
L Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often resuli
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind
If your washer does not fill:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during the per-
manent press cycle:
l Remember, the washer will stop for
about 2 minutes after the partial
drain during the cool-down period
in this cycle.
If your washer fills and drains with-
out running:
l 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...
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions!‘)
l Are both water faucets Open?
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2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINER serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dlal free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
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Whirlpool has
nationwide
‘L’l’- 01 zetwork of fran-
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chised TECH-CARE @
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look
in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
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 if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
‘If you must call 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 re-
spond to your request for assistance.
FSP is a registered trademark
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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. look for this
FSP
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
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