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  • Page 1

    AUTOMATIC WASHER Large Capacity Model LA531OXP wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldifwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Aelrigerator-Freezer’[...]

  • Page 2

    Parts and features FILTER MODEL AND SERIAL - NUMBER PLATE (not shown) AGITATOR BASKET - TUB 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 o[...]

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    ur 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.. . l is installed by a qualified installer. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to the righ[...]

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    Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a Select WATER I. LOAD SIZE 2. TEMPERATURES l The water level can be set for EX SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads. Select the water level that matches the load size See your “Laundry Guide” for details on load sizes.[...]

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    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. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min- utes of wash time. The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the l[...]

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    What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been 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 REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for s[...]

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    clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.[...]

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    SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom- mended amount of detergentThe SOAK Cycle should always be fol- lowed by a Wash Cycle. FILL WASH S+$d)?[...]

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    Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent [Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse ) l Push Control Knob In l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out l The washer will fill to selected level with cold water, ag[...]

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    Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry[...]

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    WINTERIZING Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Conne[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: L Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often resuli from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Have you checked yo[...]

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    2. If you need assistance*... Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINER serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dlal free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from you[...]

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    Home % Apdlanc%s Making your world a little easier Part No. 388505 0985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in USA matlc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers Olshwashers. Bull-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Mlcr[...]