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
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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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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. Afler agitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that ore
heavily soiled.
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.
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cvcles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the’rinsing
PARTIAL DRAIN
DRAIN No
(Pause) Agltatbn

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.
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S0.4K .4ND PRE-WASH Cycles
Brief periods of agitation
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol;
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD

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+Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo).
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. 4
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set tp drain
spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.
need more detergent. (Extra de-
l Push Control Knob in.
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
l Push Control Knob in. OFF In any cycle. See above
l Turn clockwise to any.on the dial drawing.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l Pull Control Knob out. . The washer WIII drain
OndSpln
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; 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 stalned
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k product.
l 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 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
intormation 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.

Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1cup
(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings. Follow
directions on bottle for safe use. Use
a cupwith a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Load the washer first.
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
tnto dispenser. DO NOT let bleach
splash, drop or run down into the
washer basket. Undiluted bleach
will damage any fabric it touches.
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
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 rn the dram or strarner.

Caring for your washer
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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 clothei before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AFlER 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.
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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.
faucets. Discon-
nect and drain
water inlet hoses.
Put a quart of
automobile-type
antifreeze in the
basket.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 10). Let it
run for a bout 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. Before calling for assistance.. .
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?
l Are both water faucets ooen?
l Are fuses blown or crrcuit-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 A CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
. Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing toa 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 Instructions”)
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2. If you need assistance *...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE * serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial tree trom:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of ourtrained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
You in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from Your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in Your
area.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
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:
-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. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
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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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