AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA5558XS hers. Clolhes 0rw-s. Freezen. Relriperalor-Freezer, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranpes, Microwave Ovens.
Contents . Page 10 10 . 10 11 12 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY 13 16 Page PARTS AND FEATURES . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 2 . 3 4 Starting Your Washer . What Happens in Each Cycle 4 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 10 For a Rinse and Spin . For a Drain and Spin .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, l l l l l l l washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials. NEVER allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. 1 . Select a 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 small items] and EX LARGE(a full load). l l NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results. 2 l l Select .
3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. 6. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. D. To stop the washer at any time, push in the Control Knob.
What Happens in Each Cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle 7 DRAIN No Agitation A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESScycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. - rl WASH Low Speed NOTE: THEWASHERWILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUTEACH CYCLE.These pauses are normal.
KNITS GENTLE Cycle -ASOAK 2 Minutes No Agitation AIndicates pausing the machine is for a brief soak A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately to lightly soiled items and washable knits. SUPER WASH Cycle n REFILL to I Selected Level Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle.
The washer will proceed to the REGULAR/HEAVYCycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPERWASH,push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to start. NOTE: THEWASHERWILLPAUSEBRIEFLY THROUGHOUTEACH CYCLE.These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal washer operation, and the cool-down portion of the PERMANENTPRESSCycle.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
Caring for your washer OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur. This will help keep your washer looking like new. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses, 2. Put a quart of R.Ktype antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer. 3. Turn on the water faucets. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page IO].
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance?.. 4. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
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WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOQ3 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPE replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust] or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolsM service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
