Whirlpool LA5530XK User Manual
Model LA5530XK
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AUTOMATIC WASHER
i-AUNDRY INFORMATION
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CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LIQUID BLEACH
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Before using
your Washer
Please reas;
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You are personally responsi
ble tor making sure that your
washer...
• s n,stalled bv <; U'.odied nstaller
• Is oroper V instai e i rv c: leveled on a
floor that ca"' sup-p. ¡r' 'ne weight '
• IS conneoted •: nght kind of outlet
eieotnc supply water -wpply and dram
• IS properly eieoft na y grounded
• Is used only fo' nd'is ' ormally
expectea of horne dunomiatic W'oshers
• IS properly nnaxvd nea
• Is prptectea trort’ ’nw .weather
• Is not run py ctisare’' O' anyone
jrsable to operate r prcsperiy
Remove 'he t'^msumer Buy
Guide label I* w i ■ tm eosier to renr,ove
before the wasner s used
'■•'ou may .vO’ i 'c wripe out the
oaske* vv'ith a damp, .cic'th before using
to remiove dust f'om' storp-g .or shipping
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the
Laundry Guide tor tips on deter
gents, other laundry aids and
instructions tor washing special
items.
See fr^e Inslaha' .pt :-m'ructi.ons 'or
comipiete inforrt'.atiO'
SAFETY FIRST
Do not permit children to operate
or ploy with the washer.
CAUTION: Store laundry deter
gent and additives in a cool, dry
place where children can't
reach them.
in.':, tii/'Oklet To be
s'QTed ana used
, ;..'u get the best
te vour washer was
SPINNING SAFETY
If the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few sec
onds DO NOT ADD OR REMOVE
ITEMS UNTIL THE BASKET STOPS
COMPLETELY.
SPECIAL CAUTION
Flammable gases may build up in
hot water pipes and heater. This
can happen when hot water
hasn't been used for a while (usu
ally two weeks or more).
To prevent injury or damage,
allow any gases to escape by
running hot water from the faucet
nearest the washer for several
minutes. Don't smoke near the
faucet while it is open, and turn
off any open flame.
Contents
Before Using Your Washer
Loading Your Washer
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Using Your Washer
Water Levels and Load Sizes
Important Detergent Information
For a Pre Wash
For Rinsing Only
For Spinning Only
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
Cycle Operation
PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS gentle
PEGULAtt HEAVY
SOAK CvCLE
The SUDS-MISER System
If You Need Service or Assistance
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance . .
3 If You Need Service .
à If You Have a Problem
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Loading your Washer
4. Pour Liquid Bleach into the
Dispenser.
• See page7 and the "Laundry
Aids" seotion of the Laundry Guide for
more information
5. Avoid Damaging Laundry.
Carefully follow package directions
when using detergents, bleaohes,
softeners and other laundry aids. For
more information, see pages 16-22
in your 'Laundry Guide, ”
Cleaning the Lint
For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the Laundry into Loads.
• Group the laundry into loads that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for infornna-
tlon and samples of typical loads.
• Try to mix large and small items for
best movement in the washer,
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
• See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide
3. Load the Washer.
• Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
• Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal
anced load can cause the washer to
shake during spinning.
Filter
'.Va*er '■ij'-'S througf^ the lint filter
.'.■r-'eriever tne .vasher ogitates Check it
C'fter to r-^ake sure if s clean and filter-
r;g at its best
To remove it for cleaning, press
the 'eiease and puL straight out mstruc’ions for cleaning are printed on the
bot'om of the filter
Using your Washer
water aaving
load size selector
1
star* your Aasrie' at’e^yoi.- DaI
detergent t^^e load C'ld yny ot"er
oundry aids accoramg tO' nformatior'
on page 3 and page 6
1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
• Select the -A-ater 'eve' that matches
the see of the load See page 5 for
more informatior
M^OISTANT ^or the besr cleaning
results with the least wcinkling, make
sure the load has enougn water for
items to move freely.
2. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
• Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and soils being
washed. All rinses are cold
Cold water rinses save energy
and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
temperature selector
3. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
• Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn it to the nghf [clockwise)
• Stop when the pointer is on the ,ni;m
ner of minutes of washing you w'ont
n the cycle you want
• Instructions for which cycles to use for
each fabric type are under the lid
• To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out. When the cycle is
over, the washer will stop
• To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer
• To change a setting, push the Con
trol Knob In to stop the washer. Then turn
the Control Knob to the right (clockwise)
to the setting you want. Pull the knob
out to start the washer
• Pages 8-9 show what happens in
each cycle
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