Whirlpool LA538OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super
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LA538OXP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
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SELECrOR
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-AGITATOR
W BASKET
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
f
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 underthe lid nearthe
hinge). Serial 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,” 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.
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re:sponsibilities
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 qualifiedinstaller.
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 grounded.*
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
Fora 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. IfYou Need Service 14
4. If You Have a Problem 14
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Starting your washer
Betore starting 1. Measure and add detergent.
your washer: 2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l 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.
l The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items), MED or
LARGE (a full load).
*All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide!’
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Far 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
tearing of load items.
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE - (20.5 gals.177.6 L)’
MEDIUM - (14.2 galsI53.8 L)’
EX SMALL - (8.6 gals.132.9 L)*

3. Start the wash&
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 clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed 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.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying
some cvcles. In some cvcles. cold water is sprayed
with the’rinsing.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
(Pause
about 2
minutes)
: REFILL
, COOL
DOWN
during the spin parts
Ion the spir ?ning load
2
Minutes
Hlgh
Speed
No
Agitation
FILL RINSE DRAIN HIGH-
) Di& ) lyrkg ) Agikion ) 4gv
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2
Minutes
High
Speed
HIGH
SPEED
i-l
SPIN
4 Spray
Rinses
FILL
f0r
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Rinse
RINSE
2
Minutes
Hlgh
Speed
HIGH
SPEED
) SPIN
L

SHORT Cycle
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
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washlng laundry.
See your “laundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle.
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain 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*on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; 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.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak
For best results, use warm water
for soaking stained laundry. Hot
water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to ooint at a number
in the SOAK Cycl&
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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