Whirlpool LA5550XP Use & Care Manual

Design 2000 large capacity

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000"
z;wE,Capacity
LA5550XP

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000” z;wE,Capacity LA5550XP...
  • Page 2: Parts And Features

    Parts and features 4UNDRY INFl LOAD SIZE SELE Copy your Model When you need service question, have this information I. Complete Model bers(from plate underthe hinge]. 2. Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information Keep this book in the Laundry tion Center with your”Laundry sales slip and warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE., I. Before Calling Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance 3. If You Need Service 4. If You Have a Problem c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation care- water freezing. or anyone Page -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: Starting Your Washer

    Starting your washer Before starting Select 1. LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. . Set the knob anywhere tween EX SMALL (a few items) and LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the LARGE water for best permanent LOAD...
  • Page 5 Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Start the wusher 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 different kinds of fabrics. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a mark and pulled before agitation and timing starts. After agitation until it points to OFF and the cycle REGULAR HEAVY Cycle REGULAR LIGHT Cycle PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Cycle...
  • Page 7 NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cycles. In some cycles, with the rinsing DRAIN Agitation Minutes I during the spin parts of cold water is sprayed on the spinning 1 DRAIN 1 1 SPIN load to help IA 1 Low IA I Speed...
  • Page 8 PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed moderately to lightly soiled permanent press and synthetic items. The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. KNITS/GENTLE A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled ;M$zate items and washable KNITS/GENTLE A cycle that gently...
  • Page 10: Other Operating Instructions

    Other operating For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled need more detergent. teraent can require an extra rinse.) PGsh Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to any .on the dial. See above drawing.
  • Page 11: Liquid Bleach Dispenser

    Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. 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.
  • Page 12: Caring For Your Washer

    Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes washing. Close metal zippers. both AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket...
  • Page 13: Winterizing

    Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. stored or moved during 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer again.. 1. Flush water 2.
  • Page 14: 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 result 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 plugged into a live circuit with the proper...
  • Page 15: If You Need Assistance

    2. If you need assistance*. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ ice assistance telephone Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (BOO] 253-1301 Michigan ..(800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of ourtrained sultants.
  • Page 16 Home Appliances Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 387420 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.

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