Whirlpool LA5550XP User Manual
use&care guide
Whirlpool
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000®
Large Capacity
Model
LA5550XP
3wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidiliers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relrigerator-Freezei
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
y CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
CLOTHES
GUARD
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
LINT FILTER
(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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this intormation ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate under the lid near the
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 all
that is required for in-warranty service.
___________________
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company '
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide” care
fully 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 conhected 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.................................
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Fora Rinse and Spin ...
Fora Drain and Spin ....
Cieaning the Lint Filter . .
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 12
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Sen/ice ..
4. If You Flave 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 solvents, 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.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used
in the same wash as ammonia
or acids such as vinegar or 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), explo
sive 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 minutes. 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 starting your washer:
Measure and add detergent.
Place sorted load in washer.
Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size ot load you
want to wash.
Set the knob anywhere on or be
tween EX SMALL (a tew Items) and
LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level tor best permanent press results.
Select WATER
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 EEVELS
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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
'Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals. 65.5 L)*
MED (13.4 gals. 50.8 L)*
EX SMALL (9.5 gals. 36.0 L)*
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 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 wash time.
B. Stop on a mark in the cycle you
want. The marks represent min
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 10 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR LIGHT 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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