Whirlpool LA5500XS User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
1 Model
LA55ooxs
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Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES . * 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each Cycle
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS .
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
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CYCLE
CONTROL
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
Cleaning the Lint Filter
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
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Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
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ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY..
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
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ODE1 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.
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LINT FILTER
(not shown]
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
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your”LaundryGuide”and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Model Number
Serio, Number
P~r6h9Seb9te
Service Company
Phone Number
Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
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 instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that Your washer:
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is used only for jobs normally expetted of home automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
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Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
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Select a LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point to a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
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The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items], MED or LARGE (a full
load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
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a sorted load in lhe washer betore starting it.
Select
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. WATER TEMPERATURES
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Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.
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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.
*Approximate
fill with load.
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LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
MEDIUM (13.4 galsJ50.8 L)’
EX SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
. Start the washer
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A.
Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right. It
and turned only clockwise.
must be pushed in
B.
Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes 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.
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.
The washer will
D.
To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob.
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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