Whirlpool LA558OXS User Manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER

Super Capacity
Model
LA558OXS

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Parts and features

LOAD LAUNDRY

SIZE INFORMATION

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TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN

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CYCLE

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(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.

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(not shown)

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 Numbers
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Dote

Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with

this product.

Model Number
Serio, Number

Service Company

Phone Number

Your responsibilitie

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 qualified installer.

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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 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 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS 10

For a Rinse and Spin 10
For a Drain and Spin 10

MAGIC CLEAN& Lint Filter 10
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER.. 11

Winterizing 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.. 13
WASHER WARRANTY 16

6 1986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

1. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start the 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 anywhere on or be­tween EX SMALL (a few small items]
and EX LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water
level for best permanent press
results.

Select WATER

2.

TEMPERATURES

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Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the type of fabrics and
soils being washed.

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All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in

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.

your “Laundry Guide.”

Start the washer

3.

A.

Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right.

and turned only clockwise.

C.

Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob.

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.

It must be pushed in

The washer will

B.

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 NORMAL Cycle.

D.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.