Whirlpool LA538OXP - Manual (Page 3)

Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" care-
fuily for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
• is installed by a qualified installer.
• is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
• is properly grounded.*
• is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera­
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the "Installation Instructions"
for complete information.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES...... . 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES... . 3
SAFETY FIRST...................... . 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER . . 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE...................................
. 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS....................
. 10
Fora Rinse and Spin____ . 10
Fora Drain and Spin____ . 10
For a Soak ........................ . 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter .. . 10
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 11
Winterizing.......................... . 12
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE......................... . 13
1. Before Calling for
Assistance...................... . 13
2. If You Need Assistance . 14
3. If You Need Service .. . 14
4. If You Have a Problem . . 14
©1984 Whirlpool Corporation
Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup­
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry­
cleaning salvents, gasoline, ker­
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammable
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas­
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children
can’t reach them - in a locked
cabinet, if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instruc­
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar ar rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usu­
ally two weeks or longer), flam­
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
for several minufes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
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