Whirlpool LA5330XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA533oxs
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Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . , 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 10
For a Rinse and Spin . 10
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For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEANE Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing.. 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . 14
WASHER WARRANTY.. 16
01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CYCLE
CONTROL MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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 Model Number
(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”LaundryGuide”and
sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company
Center. Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card turnished with
thls product.
2

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them - in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation,
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover,
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

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
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items], MED or
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
tor best permanent press resutts.
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundrv 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 0
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
MED (13.4 gals./50.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

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
shows 6 minutes of agitation in
the REGULARNORMAL 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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. 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 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 clock-wise
until it points to OFF and thecycle ends. -
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
/ z :.“;LT FILL
to
REGULAR
w0lY.L5;
10;
“LA””14.
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Selected
Level
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
l+c+lYAL6;
10;
“LAW II l
OFF i @
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
REFILL
0
COOL
DOWN
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
items.
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some
Cydes. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning lOad to help with
the rinsing.

A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items.
SHORT Cycle
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and spin
time. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in a net laundry
bag.
SOAK Cycles
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.
Alndlcates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
B

WASH
2
Minutes
High
Speed
1 1
DRAIN
1 1 SPIN
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I I

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.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any o on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
For a soak
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in any cycle. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry. Hot
water can set stains.
1. Use recommended amount of
detergent or presoak product
2. Push Control Knob in.
3. Turn clockwise to point to the
number in the SOAK Cycle.
4. Pull Control Knob out The
washer will start.
5. When the cycle is over, add
detergent for the next selected
wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed by
a Wash Cycle.
Important: See additional care
information In your “laundry
Guide!’
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