Whirlpool LA558oXP User Manual

use&care guide

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AUTOMATIC WASHER

Super Capacity Model LA5580XP

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Parts and features

LOAD

SIZE

SELECTOR

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

CENTER

TEMPERATURE

SELECTOR

CYCLE

CONTROL

KNOB

LINT FILTER

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

AGITATOR

BASKET

TUB

Remove Ih© 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 information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Num

bers (from plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sates 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

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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 connected 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"

tor complete information.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST....................

STARTING YOUR WASHER . 4 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE

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Fora Rinse and Spin ....

For a Drain and Spin ....

Fora Soak ................................

Cleaning the Lint Filter ..

1 Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service .. . 14

4. If You Have 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 kel is spinning, the basket wilt automatically stop in a few seconds,

DO NOT dllow children to operate or play with the washer

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry

aids and other materialsm 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

POISON GAS 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 ho; watei

has not been used recently (usu ally two weeks or longer), flam mable 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 tor several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

#1984 Whirlpool Corporation

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer:

1. 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.

• Set the knob anywhere on or

between EX SMALL (a few items)

and EX LARGE (a full load).

See your "Laundry Guide” for details

on load sizes.

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” and printed under the washer lid.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVEES

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.

Select WATER

DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER.

'Approximate fill with load.

EX SMALL

(20.5gals./77.6L)* (16.3 gals./61.7 L)* (12.1 gals./45.8 L)* (7.8 gals./29.5 L)*

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

3. Start the washer

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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 tilling, the washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes.

Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min utes 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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