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Whirlpool LA5558XS manual

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  • Page 1

    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. Trash Compaclc[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Starting Your Washer . 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 10 For a Rinse and Spin . For a Drain and Spin . MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing . IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY Page 1[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l Read all instructions before using the washer. l NEVER wash items cleaned, 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 laun- der and air dry fabrics containing these materials. l NEVER allow children to operate[...]

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    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 2 Select . WATER TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. l Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL [a few small items][...]

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    3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise. 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. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper-[...]

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    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 cl[...]

  • Page 7

    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 REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. - WASH Low rl Speed NOTE: T[...]

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    KNITS GENTLE Cycle AIndicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately to lightly soiled items and washable knits. SUPER WASH Cycle -- ASOAK 2 Minutes No Agitation Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER W[...]

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    The washer will proceed to the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH, push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to start. NOTE: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing of the motor, normal washer operation, a[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before never be put on or in the washer. washing. Close metal zippers. Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc WIPE[...]

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    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.K- type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page IO]. Let it run for about [...]

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    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. If your washer does not fill: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Are both water faucets[...]

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    2. If you need 4. If YOU need FSP” assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained con- sultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWOQ3 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 Dat[...]