Whirlpool LA558OXS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super Capacity
Model
LA558OXS
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Parts and features
LOAD LAUNDRY
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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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 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
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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
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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.
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