Whirlpool LA5530XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000@
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LA553oXP
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Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
MAGIC CLEAN”
LINT FILTER
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
- AGITATOR
- BASKET
- TUB
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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Copy your Model and LSerial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this InformatIon ready
1. Complete Model and Serlal Numbers (from plate under the Ild near the
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales
Copy this InformatIon In these spaces
Keep this book In the Laundry Informa-
tlon Center with your”Laundry Guide:’
sales
slip
and warranty.
There
IS
that IS required for In-warranty service
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no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
slip
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Servtce Company
Phone Number
Your respond
Read this “Use and Care
and your “Laundry Guide”
fully for important use and
Clitics
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care-
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information.
You are personally resp
l:)nsible
for making sure that your
washer..
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is installed by a qualifie
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is properly installed and
d installer
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
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is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain?
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IS
properly grounded.*
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IS
used only for jobs norn-ally
expected of home autornatlc
washers
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing
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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
STARTING YOUR WASHEll
3
4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACbI
CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
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10
For a Soak or Pre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenst?r 11
MAGIC CLEAN i Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 12
Winterizing
13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OP’
ASSISTANCE..
14
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assrstanoe : 15
3. If You Need Service 15
4. If You Have a ProbleiTi 15
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer:
1 Measure and add deterqent
2 Place sorted load in wa&er
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
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Set the knob on or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE
(a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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Select WATER
2.
TEMPERATIJRIES
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Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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All rinses are cold
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your”Laundry Guide.”
i LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
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in the water. Too big a load or too
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little water can cause wear or
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tearing of load items.
CAUTION :
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASIHER.
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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
3.
Start the washer
A.
Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed II- and turned only
clockwlse
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
temperature. ARer filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes
6. 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 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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