Whirlpool LA538OXP Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool LA538OXP Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool LA538OXP Use & Care Manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Super
pP&ity
LA538OXP
Yave Ovens,
Trash Compactors,
Room Au Condllloners.
Oehumldlflers.
Aulomallc
Washers.
Clolhes
Dryers.
Freezers,
Aelrlgerator-Freeze1

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  • Page 1 Yave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condllloners. AUTOMATIC WASHER Super pP&ity LA538OXP Oehumldlflers. Aulomallc Washers. Clolhes Dryers. Freezers, Aelrlgerator-Freeze1...
  • Page 2: Parts And Features

    Parts and features TEMPERATURE LAUNDRY ‘59;. ~F?‘w/ SELECrOR Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When youneed service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model Serial bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge). 2. Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing . . . IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE. 1. Before Calling Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance IfYou Need Service 4. If You Have a Problem 01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: Starting Your Washer

    Starting your washer 1. Measure Betore starting 2. Place sorted your washer: 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. The water level can be set for EX SMALL (a few items), MED or LARGE (a full load).
  • Page 5 3. Start the wash& Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature.
  • Page 6: What Happens In Each Cycle

    What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been designed dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation wise until it points to OFF and the cycle REGULAR HEAVY Cycle...
  • Page 7 NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cvcles. In some cvcles. cold water is sprayed with the’rinsing. FILL Di& PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause about 2 minutes) : REFILL , COOL Minutes DOWN High Speed during the spin parts I on the spir ?ning load HIGH SPEED...
  • Page 8 SHORT Cycle SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom- mended amount detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol- lowed by a Wash Cycle.
  • Page 9 Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washlng laundry. See your “laundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle.
  • Page 10: Other Operating Instructions

    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.) Push Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to any*on the dial.
  • Page 11: Caring For Your Washer

    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. APTER WASHING, use a sott dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
  • Page 12: Winterizing

    Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer stored or moved during the cold weather.. 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart faucets. Discon- automobile-type nect and drain antifreeze water inlet hoses.
  • Page 13: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. 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: Is the power supply cord...
  • Page 14: If You Need Assistance

    FSP IS o registered trademark of WhIrlpool Corparatlon quahty parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts WIII fit right and work right. because they are made to the same exacting...
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16: 01984 Whirlpool Corporation

    Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 387244 01984 Whirlpool Corporation #matIc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ran@s.

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