Whirlpool LA553OXP manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 ~oW~,CaPW LA553OXP law Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Candllloners. Oehumldlllers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers. Refrqerator-Freeze[...]

Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE InAn L”tTY ‘WFORMATION SIZE ” SELECTOR CENTER 1 CYCLE YcKzBoL ) - - MAGIC CLEAN@ LINT FILTER (not shown) LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER 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 w[...]

re 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 qualifiedinstaller. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to the right kind of outlet, e[...]

Starting your washer Before starting your washer: I. Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load In washer 3 Start washer Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES . Turn the knob to point at a setting 9 Match the wash water tc?mperOtUrf? that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and solIs being want to wash. washed. l S[...]

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 6. 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 le[...]

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. Afler agitation starts, the knob turns c[...]

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cvcles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the’rinsing PARTIAL DRAIN DRAIN No (Pause) Agltatbn[...]

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle A cycle for lightly soiled items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose in a net laundry bag. , S0.4K .4ND PRE-WASH Cycles Brief periods of agitation detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol; lowed by a Wash Cycle. DO NOT LOAD ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD[...]

I +Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo). Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. 4 9[...]

Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set tp drain spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water. need more detergent. (Extra de- l Push Control Knob in. tergent can require an extra rinse.) l Turn clockwise to the bar just before l Push Control Knob in. OF[...]

Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not 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 cupwith a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully tnto dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, dr[...]

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 pins, buckles, etc., from clothei before washing. Close metal zippers. AFlER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is [...]

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 2. faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Conne[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often re- sult 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 in? l Are both water faucets ooen? l Are fuses blown or crrcu[...]

2. If you need assistance *. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE * serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial tree trom: Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct You in how to obtain satisfactory op- eration from Yo[...]

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