Whirlpool LA5400XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

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LA5400XM

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Parts and features

LAUNDRY

INFORMATION

TEMPERATURE / CENTER

SELECTOR CYCLE

MODEL AND SERIAL

PLATE

NUMBER

(not shown)

’ CLOTHES GUARD

-AGITATOR

- BASKET

- TUB

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide label. It will be

easier to remove before

the washer is used.

You should wipe out the

basket with a damp cloth

before using to remove

dust from storing or

shipping.

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate under the lid near the

hinge).

Senal Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your”Laundry Guide:’

sales slip and warranty.

Service Company/

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

onsibilitie

Your

Read this “Use and Care Guide”

and your “Laundry Guide” care-

fully for Important use and safety

information.

You are personally responsible

for making sure that your

washer...

is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.

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 8

For a Rinse and Spin 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9

Winterizing 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

1. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

01984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

Starting your washer

Before starting

your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer. FILL AREA-

Select WATER

1. TEMPERATURES

Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide”

and printed under the washer lid.

2. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be pushed

in and turned only clockwise.

Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are minutes of

wash time. The drawing shows 8

minutes of agitation in the REGULAR

HEAVY Cycle. NOTE: In the REGULAR

HEAVY and SHORT Cycles, the washer

will fill only when the knob points to a

“fill” area (shaded in drawing).

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. After filling, the

washer will agitate for the selected

number of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Control Knob. To restart

the washer, pull out the Control Knob

3. To select a WATER LEVEL

HIGH LEVEL WATER.The washer WIII

automatically fill to its highest level...

about17.2gallons(65.lL)...whenthe

Control Knob points to a FILLarea or

anywhere in the PERMANENT PRESS

Cycle.

Be careful to use enough water

for the load. Too big a load or

too little water can result in

a wash that isn’t clean; some

items can be torn,

LOWER WATER LEVELS. Settrng the

washer to fill with less water also sets

rt for shorter wash ttme

1. Push the Control Knob rn and turn tt

clockwise to a ftll area in the cycle

you want

2. Pull the Control Knob out, the

washer wtll start to fill

3. When there ISas much water as

you want in the washer, push IN the

Control Knob SLOWLY turn the Con-

trol Knob clockwise past the fill area.

Pull out the knob to start the washer

For all rinses, the washer fills to its

highest level with cold water.

DO NOT

OVERLOAD

Overloading or packing can...

cause poor cleaning;

increase wrinkling;

cause excessive lint;

wear out or tear items.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD See pages 6 and 7 in

your “Laundry Guide:’

What happens in each cycle*

Each cycle has been 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 start After agitation starts, the knob turns

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

I I

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Off l? E

permanent /

press .

6 a

10 I-

n,,

Cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permaneni press

fabrics.

SHORT Cycle

Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and

FILL ~

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag. n ‘I Speed 1

I ,

*NOTE: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT EACH

CYCLE. These pauses are normal. They allow for the reversing

of the motor, normal washer operations, and the cool down

portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

NOTE:You may heal

some cycles. In some

help with the rinsing.

’ the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of

cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to

1 Rinses 1’ 1 I 7

S:N

4 Spray

Rinses

WASH

High

Speed

FILL

Cold

The washer pauses for about 11%

minutes after partial drain.

RINSE

High

Speed

DRAIN

S:N

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads whrch

need more detergent [Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.]

Push Control Knob In

9 Turn clockwrse to any *on the dial.

See drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill with cold water,

agitate 2 minutes,drain and spin

The water level can’t be

adjusted in this setting.

For a drain and spin

Your washer can be set to drain

and spin out water

Push Control Knob In.

Turn clockwise to the bar lust before

OFF in any cycle. See drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

Caring for your washer

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both

water faucets turned off. This takes

the pressure off the water inlet valve

and hoses.

AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth

to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.

Wipe up spills right away. Spills can

dull or damage the finish.

REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,

buckles, etc., from clothes before

washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS

should

never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts,

tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

can damage washer and dryer dials,

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

washer or dryer.

Winterizing

Because some water stays tn the washer freez-

ring can cause a lot of damage. If your washer IS

stored or moved during the cold weather

Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of

faucets Discon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze In the

water Inlet hoses basket

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

[see page 8). Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

anttfreeze and

water

To use the washer again.. .

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

I. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze

3. Turn on the water faucets.

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