Whirlpool LA558oXP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA558oXP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMAltON TEMPERATURE
LOAD CENTER SELECTOR
BASKET
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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
t. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Seria, Number
2. P&h&e date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose 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 warrantv registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Your responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” care-
fully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
tar 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
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
Foro Soak 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE., 13
1 Before Calling for
Assistance 13
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service 14
4. If You Have a Problem 14
$1984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: I. Measure and add detergent 2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer.
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l Set the knob anvwhere on or
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l All rinses are cold.
between EX SMALL [a few items)
and EX LARGE (a full load).
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your”Laundry Guide”
and printed under the wash& lid.
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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little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
EX LARGE (20.5 galsI77.6 L)*
(16.3 gals./61.7 L)*
fill with load. (12.1gals./45.8 L)’
EX SMALL (7.8 galU29.5 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 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. 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. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH
agitation time.
When the Cycle Control Knob issetto a number and pulled out,the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts. the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
REGULAR Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
strutted fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
A cycle for regular loads of
fabrics that are moderately
soiled.
PER-NT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.

clockwise until if points.to OFF and the cycle ends.
NOTE:Vou may hear the sound of wafer spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles,cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
help with the rinsing.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
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(Pause
about 2
Minutes]

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK Cycle
A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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Special care is needed when soaking laundry.
See your”Laundry Guide”for proper use of this cycle. I
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. [Extra de-
tergent can 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 washer 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.
. 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.
For a soak l
Use recommended amount of
For best results, use warm water for
soaking stained laundry. Hot water
detergent or presoak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
can set stains. l
Turn clockwise to point at a number
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in the SOAK Cycle.’
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
lnformation on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide:’
‘To start soak with agitation, the Cycle Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Cleaning the lint falter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates.
Check it often to make sure its clean
and is filtering at its best.
To remove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.
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