Whirlpool LA558oXP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
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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
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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 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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DO NOT
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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Caring for your washer
WHENNOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
AFTERWASHING, 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.
REMOM SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
SHARP OR HEAVYOBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENTPRODUCTS
can 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.
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and ho?res.
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.

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 open?
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hoses
kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHERDOES 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 WASHERSTOPSDURING THE
PERMANENTPRESSCYCLE:
l Remember, the washer will stop for
about 2 minutes after the partial
drain during the cool-down period
in this cycle.
IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS
WITHOUT RUNNING:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in
the cycle.
MAKE SURETHEDRAIN HOSE IS
HIGHER THAN THEWATERLEVELIN
THEWASHER.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 free from:
Continental U.S. . (800) 2534301
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*. ..
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a nationwide net-
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FRANCHISEDSERVICE , TECH-CARE serv-
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. Robert F.Gunts, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
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 in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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