Whirlpool LA5550XPW4 User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
$;zE,Capacity
LA5550XP

Parts and features
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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 near the
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

Your responsibilities
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 qualified 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 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
STARTINGYOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS IO
For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
MAGIC CLEAN ELint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 13
I. Before Calling for
Assistance , 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service 14
4. IfYou Have a Problem 14
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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
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils 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:
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 8
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
MED (13.4 galsJ50.B L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 gaLU36.0 L)’

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 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
shows10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR LIGHT 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.

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 thecycle 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.
--
FILL WASH
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.
WASH
M Aes
Low
Speed
PARTtAL
DRAIN
[Pause]

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraytng during the spin parts of
some cycles In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
SPIN
High
Speed
r
4 Spray
Rinses
WASH
6
Minutes
Low
Speed
RINSE
High
Speed
DRAIN
No
Agltatlon
SPIN
Low
I Speed
q
4 Spray
Rinses
DRAIN
No
Agitatior
DRAIN
No
Agitation

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
;;lscate items and washable
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
I- I
A cycle that gently washes
and spins lightly soiled
;;;sTate items and washable
FILL
to
Selected
Level
REFILL
u
COOL
DOWN
FILL
Selzted
Level

DRAIN
) Agigion
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WASH
2
El
/ Minutes
LOW
~ Speed
SPIN
Low
Speed
4 Spray
Rinses
DRAIN
No
Agitation

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need on extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent con require an extra rinse.]
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any. on the dial.
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The wosher will fill to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes: drain
and spin.
For a 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
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 in the drain or strainer.
10

Caring for your washer
OF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This to kes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS 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 con
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
con damage washer and dryer dials,
consoles and finishes. Do not use
these products on or near your
washer or dryer.

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 pagelO). Let it
water inlet hoses. basket. run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
ON
To use the washer again.. .
I. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance, we
suggest you follow these four steps:
I Before calling for
assistance.. .
Performance problems often result
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
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:
. 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 drains 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 fdu&ets open?

2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER 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*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
lnetwork of fran-
chised TECH-CARE ’
7FcxI-cARE (Service Compa-
nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States, To 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. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
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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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. look for this
FSP
symbol of quality whenever
you need o replacement part
R for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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