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- Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHER Super Capacity Model LA5558XS hers. Clolhes 0rw-s. Freezen. Relriperalor-Freezer, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranpes, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compaclc...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 01990 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features CYCLE LOAD TEMPERATURE CONTROL SIZE CSI rerno ==I CCTOR KNOB MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ~uz%) y>II... -
Page 3: Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using the washer. wash items cleaned, NEVER washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD hand laun- EXPLOSION. ALWAYS der and air dry fabrics containing these materials. -
Page 4: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, a sorted load in the washer . Select LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL [a few small items] and EX LARGE (a full load). - Page 5 Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper- ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
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Page 6: What Happens In Each Cycle
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. - Page 7 NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
- Page 8 KNITS GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately to lightly soiled items and washable knits. SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle.
- Page 9 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 you want, pull knob out to start. THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These NOTE: pauses are normal.
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Page 10: Other Operating Instructions
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. -
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. WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur. -
Page 12: Winterizing
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer during the cold weather... stored or moved Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of R.K- faucets. Disconnect type antifreeze in and drain water the basket. -
Page 13: If You Need Service Or Assistance
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often 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 voltage? - Page 14 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assist- ance number in Step 2.
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Page 16: Washer Warranty
Assistance:’ calling our COOL-LINE@ service assistance from anywhere in the U.S. COVERED BY YOUR @Registered TrademarkEM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No. 3350746 Rev. C 01990 Whirlpool Corporation WMHER AWOQ3 WILL PAY FOR parts and repair laborto defects...
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