Whirlpool LA553OXP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
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- NUMBER PLATE
- AGITATOR
- BASKET
- TUB
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove
dust from storing or
shipping.
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
[not shown)
Remove the Consumer
You should wipe out the
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have
1. Comolete Model and Serial Numbers (irom plate under the lid near the
hinge].
2. Purchase date from sales slio
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your”Laundry Guide:’ Service ComDonv/
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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this
information ready:
Model Number
Serial Number
Phone Number
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Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
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is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
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is properly installed and
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 normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture 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
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PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
SAFETY FIRST.
STARTING YOUR WASHER.
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. 10
For a Rinseand Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10
ForaSoakorPre-Wash 10
Liquid Bleach Dispenser 11
MAGIC CLEAN” Lint Filter 11
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 12
Winterizing 13
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 14
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance. 15
3. If You Need Service 15
A. If You Have a Problem 15
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-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3
Starting your washer
Before starting your washer:
I. Measure and add detergent
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.
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Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few Items) and
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for besl permanent press results.
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9 Match the wash water
to the type of fabrics and solIs being
washed.
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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.
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Select WATER
TEMPERATURES
tc?mperOtUrf?
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
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(17.3 gals./655 L)*
(14.7 gals./557 L)’
(12.1 galsJ45.8 L)’
EX-SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 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
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. After 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
shows10 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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