Whirlpool LA558OXS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA558OXS
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY
SIZE INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN / SELECTOR
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SELECTOR _--_.er- -.. . . . .-.-.. /CtNIv
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CYCLE
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge]. Serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company
Center.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.

Your responsibilitie
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully
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 temperature 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
MAGIC CLEAN& Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER.. 11
Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 13
WASHER WARRANTY 16
6 1986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer
1. Measure and add detergent
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start the washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
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 anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL (a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.
l Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”
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.

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 NORMAL 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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. Tostop 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 fordifferent
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. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
items.
REFILL
q
COOL
DOWN
6

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.
For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the agitation
speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
b I
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items,
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
~~~~~}~~
A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
GHT Cycle
I
i ~~~~~~~II
A Indicates the machine is
pauslng for a brief soak
A cycle that gently period.
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
SUPER WASH Cycle
a
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when using the SUPER
WASH Cycle.

DRAIN
No
\gitotior
WASH
Low
Speed
--
DRAIN SPIN
No
Low
Agitation Speed
I-
FILL
for
1
Deep
Rinse
FILL
for
Deep
Rinse
I-G-l
for
)I II
Deep
Rinse
I 1
RINSE
r
High
1 Speed
DRAIN
No
Agitation
The washer will proceed to the
REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you
want a different cycle to follow
SUPERWASH, push in the cycle
control knob, turn to the cycle and
time you want, pull knob out to
start.

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 detergent
can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will till 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.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area in any cycle. See
above dmwlng.
3. Pull Control Knob out. 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.
I If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected
I in the drain or strainer.
10

Caring for your washer
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 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 can dull or
damage the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con-
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer.

Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freezing
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. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN (see
and drain water antifreeze in the page IO). Let it run
inlet hoses. basket. for about 30 second.
to mix the antifreeze
and water.
To use the washer again...
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
12

If you need service or assistance,
we suggestyou follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems oflen result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not till:
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?
It your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord pluggeC
into a live circuit with the propel
voltage?
l Have you checked you home’!
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer fills and drains
without 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 isnY:
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 faUCetS open?

2. If you need
as&stance%.
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need
senice’k...
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
1 of franchised TECH-
are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United
States. To locate our COOL-LINE serv-
ice 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
5. If you need FSP” *
replacement parts...
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
part 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.
*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
respond to your request for
assistance.
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Notes

WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WMHER
W-T-Y
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY FSP- replacement parts ond repair labor to
From Dote of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE’ service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for any part of gear- case assembly if defective in materials or
From Date of Purchase workmanship.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack,
WARRANTY or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer
2. Instruct you how to use your washer.
3 Replace hOuSe fuses or correct house winng or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and deliver. This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to wosher caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not opproved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States. a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or militory exchange.
Part No. 3347944
01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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