Whirlpool LA553OXP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
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LA553OXP
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Parts and features
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MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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 youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Comolete Model and Serial Num-
bers (irom plate under the lid near the
hinge].
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slio
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide:’ Service ComDonv/
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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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 Rinseand Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
ForaSoakorPre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 14
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance. 15
3. If You Need Service 15
A. If You Have a Problem 15
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer: I. Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
. Turn the knob to point at a setting 9 Match the wash water
tc?mperOtUrf?
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and solIs being
want to wash. washed.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween 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.”
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NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for besl permanent press results.
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
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DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
fill with load.
(17.3 gals./655 L)*
(14.7 gals./557 L)’
(12.1galsJ45.8 L)’
EX-SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)’
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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
6. 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.
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