Whirlpool LA5550XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
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LA5550XP

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NUMBER PLATE
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-AGITATOR LINT FILTER
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- 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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge]. Ser,o, 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.

Your
re
msibilities
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
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE., 14
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a Problem 15
c1985 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer
Before starting your washer: 1 Measure and add detergent
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
. 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”
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best 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
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. 0
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals. 65.5 L)’
MED (13.4 gals.,50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gals. 36.0 L)’

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.
B. Stop on a mark in the cycle you
want. The marks represent min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR LIGHT Cycle.
C. Start the wusher 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 wash time.
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.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a mark and pulled out, the washer fills
before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR LIGHT Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
moderately to lightly
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Cycle
A cycle designed for per-
manent press and some
synthetic fabrics that are
heavily soiled. The cool
down rinse helps keep
wrinkles from setting into
these fabrics.
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COOL
DOWN

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
1 DRAIN 1 1 SPIN 1 I +=
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DRAIN
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Agitation Speed
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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for
moderately to lightly soiled
permanent press and
synthetic items. The cool
down rinse helps keep
wrinkles from setting into
these items.
KNITS/GENTLE REGULAR Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins moderately soiled
;M$zate items and washable
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
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A cycle that gently washes
and spins lightly soiled
;;4iszate items and washable

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-
teraent can require an extra rinse.)
l PGsh 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.
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint build-up.
To clean:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.
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