Whirlpool LA5530XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000@
$W&apacity
LA553oXP
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
INFORMATION SELECTOR
MAGIC CLEAN”
LINT FILTER
(not shown]
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 LSerial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this InformatIon ready
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serlal Num-
bers (from plate under the Ild near the
hinge).
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this InformatIon In these spaces
Purchase Date
Keep this book In the Laundry Informa-
tlon Center with your”Laundry Guide:’
sales slip and warranty.
Servtce Company
Phone Number
There IS no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for In-warranty service
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Your respond
Read this “Use and Care
and your “Laundry Guide”
fully for important use and
information.
You are personally resp
for making sure that your
washer..
l is installed by a qualifie
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l:)nsible
d 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 grounded.*
l IS used only for jobs norn-ally
expected of home autornatlc
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 WASHEll 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACbI
CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
For a Rinse and Spin 10 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenst?r 11
MAGIC CLEAN i Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 12
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OP’ 13
ASSISTANCE.. 14
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assrstanoe : 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a ProbleiTi 15
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer: 1 Measure and add deterqent
2 Place sorted load in wa&er
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
l Match the wash water temperature
want to wash. to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE
(a full load).
l All rinses are cold
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your”Laundry Guide.”
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATIJRIES
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i LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
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For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely CAUTION :
i in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT
B little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. OVERLOAD WASIHER.
- Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed II- and turned only
clockwlse
6. Stop on a number in the Cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows.10 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. ARer 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 different agitation and spin speeds designed for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of W.4SH
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 turrs clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled
A cycle for regular loads ot
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
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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1 FILL 1 1 WASH 1
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
WASH
High
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Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
A cycle for lightly soiled
items that need a short
wash and spin time Wash
nylon hose in a net laundry
bag.
SOAK AND PRE-WASH Cycles
FILL
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S&d
Level I
DRAIN
No
7
Agitation
SPIN
Low
I Speed
c
pre.warh /
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
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+ Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 101.
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle. Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of thls cycle.
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
sprn for heovrly sorled loads which
need more detergent (Extra de-
tergent can require an ex’ra rrnse I
l Push Control Knob in
9 Turn clockwrse to any”on the dral
See above drawing
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer WIII fill to selected
level, agitate 2 minutes dram
and sprn
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to dram
and spin out water
l Push Control Knob In
9 Turn clockwrse to the bar just before
OFF rn 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 or pre-wash
For best results use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product
9 Push Control Knob In
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle...use the 6-minutes
mark for a pre-wash.’
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer
l When the cycle ISover 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 or pre.,wash with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. D:) not
guess Never use more than,! cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less wrth
lower water level settings Fclllow
drrectrons on bottle for safe use Use
a cup with a pourrng spout to avoid
sptllrng
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1.
2. toad the washer first Pour measured bleach carefully
Into drspenser DO NOT let bleach
splash, drop or run down Into the
washer basket Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
Start the washer Bleach will be
drluted automatrcallv during the
wash part of the cycle
For more information on bleaching, see”Laundry Guide” page 11
The lint filter In your washer cleans Itself Collected
lint ISdrained away with the wash and rinse water
If your washer drains into a tub remove any tint
collected in the drain or strainer
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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 sotl 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.
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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 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a
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
ON
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4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
To use the washer again.. .
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
L Before calling for
assistance.. .
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of ary 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 a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each cy-
cle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and dmins 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 o:)en?
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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 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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chised TECH-CARE ’
~ 7~Cf/-C,4R~ Service Compa-
-K!E!!ZsEDSERVICE nies. TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. ‘io 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.
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quality parts. Look for this
FSP
symbol of quality whenever
you need o replacement part
R for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement ports
will fit right and work right, because they are
mode to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance

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