Whirlpool LA5530XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA5530XM
wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AH Condllmners, Oehumldifiers. Autamatlc Washers, Clolhes Dryers. Freezers. RefrlgeratOr-Freeze1

Parts and features
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LIQUID BLEACH
- DISPENSER
- 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.
MAGIC CLEAN @
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
/ NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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 underthe lid nearthe
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,”
sales slip and warranty.
Service Company/
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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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
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 6
For a Rinse and Spin 6
For a Drain and Spin 6
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 6
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 7
MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter 7
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
G1984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer
Before sfarfina vour washer: 1. Measure and add detergent
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load
you want to wash.
l Set the knob anywhere on or
between EX SMALL (a few items]
and LARGE (a full load).
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)’
(14.5 gals.154.9 L)*
(11.6galsJ43.9 L)’
EX SMALL (9.1 gals./345 L)’
‘Approximate fill with load.

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.
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B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
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.
To set the controls for a rinse and
spin, a drain and spin, or a soak
or pre-wash, see page 6.

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 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.
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 8 and 9.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
teraent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See addittonat
care information on page 7 of your
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Follow directions on the bottle
for the amount to use. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full
load. Use less with lower water level
settings. Use a cup with a pouring
spout to avoid spilling.
1. 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.
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
II A 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.

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 outthe washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Low-speed spins and
cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press
fabrics.
KNIT/GENTLE Cycle
10
Off \ m
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knits ’
genlle 2 6011 - 2
SOAK Cycle
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Off
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12
1Off - 2 soak
Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.
Periods of agitation
and soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry
with no rinsing.
FILL
to
selected
Level
FILL
to
Selected
Level I

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.
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry,
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. I
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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. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance.. .
vou in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
Performance problems often re-
sult 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 in?
. Are both water faucets open?
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
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 in?
l Is a fuse blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer will stop
for about II/Z minutes aflerthe
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT 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
draining during wash and rinse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. [See “ln-
stallation Instructionsl’)
2. If you need assistance*. ..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of ourtrained Con-
sultants The Consultant can instruct
3. If you need service*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE’ Serv-
TECU-CARE I
ice Companies.
FR*NcHISEDSERVICE
c. ~~_~~ 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
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
*PPLIANCES~“O”SE~OLD-
ELECTRICALAPPLIANCES-
MAJOR-SERYICE&REPAIR
OR
MAJOR-REPAIRINGLPARTS
WHIRLPOOLAPPLIANCLS
WHlRLPOOLAPPLIANCES
FRANCHIStDTECMcmt.%RYlCLFtuNCHlS~DTECHCAREStR’AtE
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. Guy Turner, 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 in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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