Whirlpool LA538OXP User Manual
use&care guide
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super
Capacity
Model
LA5380XP
vave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezei
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
LINT FILTER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa
tion Center with your "Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is ai
that is required for in-warranty service.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company/
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" carefuily for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualified installer.
• is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
• is properly grounded.*
• is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the "Installation Instructions"
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES...
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER .
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
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OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Fora Rinse and Spin
Fora Drain and Spin
For a Soak
Cleaning the Lint Filter ..
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service ..
4. If You Have a Problem .
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning salvents, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children
can’t reach them - in a locked
cabinet, if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar ar rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
for several minufes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Starting your washer
Before starling '' Measure and add detergent,
your washer: ^ 2. Place sorted load In washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
• The water level can be set for
EX SMALL (a few items), MED or
LARGE (a full load).
See your "Laundry Guide" tor details
on load sizes.
2. TEMPERATURES
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
• All rinses are cold.
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.
Select WATER
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
'Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE-(20.5 gals./77.6 L)*
MEDIUM-(14.2 gals./53.8L)*
EX SMALL-(8.6 gals./32.9 L)*
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
o. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
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.
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.
D. To stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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