Whirlpool LA56OOXS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
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LA56OOXS
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES u 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4
Starting Your Washer . 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. . 12
For a Rinse and Spin , 12
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak . . . . .
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing . . . . . . . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSlSTANCE . .
WASHER WARRANTY . .
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE INFORMII
LAUNDRY
--------ITIoN TEMPERATURE
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
I il ’ LIQUID BLEACH
MAGIC CLEAN@’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
Remove the Consumer
Buy Gulde 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. Purchose Dcte
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company
Center. Phone Number
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and
mall the Owner Registration Card furnlshed with this product.
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Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them- in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if maklng sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1
. Select a LOAD SIZE
2
Select
n WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of the load
you want to wash.
l Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items] and LARGE
(a full load).
l Select wash and rinse water tem-
peratures.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
(top temperature] and cold rinse
[bottom temperature] selection.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide:’
NOTE: Use the LARGE wafer level
for besf permanent press rewlfs.
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. n
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
(17.3 gal./655 L)’
(14.7 gaU55.7 L)*
(12.1 gaU45.8 L)*
(9.5 gaU36.0 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 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. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washet pull out the
Control Knob.

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What Happens in Each Cycle*
Each cycle has different agitation ond 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 is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills
before aaitation and timina starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise
until it po:nts to OFF and thecycle ends. -
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
WASH
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
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
fabrics.
Min6utes
L, 1 Agi!%on )
Speed
WASH
4
Minutes
Low
Speed
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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.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR-and PERMANENT PRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
DRAIN
No
, Agltation
SPIN
High
Speed
1 Spray
Rinse
WASH
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water
Low for permanent press fabrics.
Speed

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
PERMANENT
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle
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COOL
DOWN
WASH
2
Minutes
Low
Speed
A cycle that gently
washes and spins moder-
ately soiled delicate items
and washable knits.
A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle
A cycle that gently
washes and spins lightly
soiled delicate items and
washable knits.
A Indicates the machine is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
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SPIN
Low
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1 Spray
Rlnse
FILL
for
Deep
Rinse
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SPIN
Low
Speed
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WASH
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NOTE: Always use cold rlnse water
Low
Speed for permanent press fabrics.
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SOAK Cycle
detergent or pre-soak
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be tol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SUPER WASH Cycle
Use for washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recommended
when uslng the SUPER
WASH Cycle.
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