Whirlpool LA553OXP Use & Care Manual

Design 2000 large capacity

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

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 ~oW~,CaPW LA553OXP Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Candllloners. Oehumldlllers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. freezers. Refrqerator-Freeze...
  • Page 2: Parts And Features

    Parts and features LAUNDRY InAn ‘WFORMATION L”tTY CENTER SIZE ” Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When youneed question, have this 1. Comolete Model bers (irom plate hinge]. 2. Purchase date from sales slio Copy this information Keep this book in the Laundry tion Center with your”Laundry...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.. 1. Before Calling Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance. 3. If You Need Service A. If You Have a Problem 01985 Whirlpool Corporation care- water freezing. or anyone Page -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: Starting Your Washer

    Starting your washer Before starting your washer: Select a 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).
  • Page 5 3. 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 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 different kinds of fabrics. Numbers agitation time. When the Cycle Control fills before agitation and timing starts. Afler agitation wise until it points to OFF and the cycle REGULAR HEAVY REGULAR Cycle PERMANENT PRESS Cycle agitation...
  • Page 7 NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cvcles. In some cycles, with the’rinsing DRAIN PARTIAL DRAIN Agltatbn (Pause) during cold water is sprayed on the spinning the spin parts of load to help...
  • Page 8 KNITS/GENTLE S0.4K .4ND PRE-WASH Cycle A cycle for lightly soiled items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose in a net laundry bag. Cycles Brief periods of agitation detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be fol;...
  • Page 9 +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.
  • Page 10: Other Operating Instructions

    Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra spin for heavily soiled loads need more detergent. (Extra de- tergent can require an extra Push Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to any.on See above drawing. Pull Control Knob out.
  • 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 cupwith a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
  • Page 12: Caring For Your Washer

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

    Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, 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: I. Before calling for assistance.. Performance problems sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without kind. IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: Is the power supply plugged Are both water...
  • Page 15: If You Need Assistance

    This in- in order to bet- to Your request IS o rqlstered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation quality parts Look for this quallly whenever symbol you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool...
  • Page 16 Part No. 387249 01985 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers. Clolhes Dryers. Freezers. Whirlpool Home A /Appliances Maklng your horId a httle easier Relrlgerator-freezers. Ice Makers DIshwashers Printed in U.S.A. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surface Unlfs Ranges.

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