Whirlpool LA558OXS manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA558OXS s. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condfitloners. Oehumldlflers. Aulomatlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrlgeratol[...]

Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY SIZE INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MAGIC CLEAN / SELECTOR I IN1 FIITFR SELECTOR _--_.er- -.. . . . .-.-.. /CtNIv (not shown) CYCLE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) 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 usi[...]

Your responsibilitie Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully 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 right kin[...]

Starting your washer 1. Measure and add detergent 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start the washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER 2. 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] and EX LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use t[...]

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 [...]

What happens in each cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed fordifferent 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[...]

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. For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.[...]

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle b I A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items, KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle ~~~~~}~~ A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period. washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits. [...]

DRAIN No gitotior WASH Low Speed -- DRAIN SPIN No Low Agitation Speed I- FILL for 1 Deep Rinse FILL for Deep Rinse I-G-l for )I II Deep Rinse I 1 RINSE r High 1 Speed DRAIN No Agitation 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 [...]

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 till to selected level; agitate 2 minut[...]

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[...]

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 2. Put a quart of 3. Set the washer for a faucets. Disconnect automotive-type DRAIN and SPIN (see and drain water antifreeze in the page IO). Let it run inlet hoses. basket. for [...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems oflen result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not till: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l Have you checked [...]

2. If you need as&stance%. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE serv- Ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-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 comp[...]

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WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WMHER W-T-Y LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP- replacement parts ond repair labor to From Dote of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’ service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for any part of gear- c[...]