Whirlpool LA56OOXS manual

I I Ii I AUTOMATIC WASHER ~oJ~,CaP=ity LA56OOXS MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Alr Condltloners, Dehumldlflers, Aulomatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Aefrlgerator-1[...]

I I Contents Paae PARTS AND FEATURES u 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 4 Starting Your Washer . 4 What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. . 12 For a Rinse and Spin , 12 For a Drain and Spin For a Soak . . . . . Liquid Bleach Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing .[...]

Additional Safety lnsfrucfions and Your Responsibilities ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the place where children can’t reach washer. them- in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber ALWAYS read and follow instructions ma[...]

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 n WATER TEMPERATURES l Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash. l Set the knob on or between EX SMALL (a few items] and LARGE (a[...]

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 shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill [...]

I I I What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation ond 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 aaitation and timina starts. After agitation starts, the knob t[...]

! I I I’ 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. 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. DRAIN No , [...]

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle PERMANENT A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle --- --- REFILL u COOL DOWN WASH 2 Minutes Low Speed A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washa[...]

SPIN Low I Speed 1 Spray Rlnse FILL for Deep Rinse -r SPIN Low Speed ’ ;ggv WASH rl NOTE: Always use cold rlnse water Low Speed for permanent press fabrics. 1 I[...]

SOAK Cycle detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be tol- lowed by a Wash Cycle. SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when uslng the SUPER WASH Cycle. IO[...]

SOAK 8 u Minutes No Agitation WASHER I I STOPS , Select Wash 1 Cycle 1 Special care is needed when soaking laundry. See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.[...]

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 detergent can require an extra rinse.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minut[...]

Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do nbt guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, d[...]

I I’ Caring for your washer OFF 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 ba[...]

can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of R.V or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN [see page 12). Let it r[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five 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 Have you checked [...]

I I 2. If you need assistance:.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINEE 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 operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service c[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY AWW LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’ service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replace[...]