Whirlpool LA5400XP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000’

Large Capacity

Model

LA54OOXP

rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room AM Condltloners. Oehumldlfbzrs, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, RefrlgeratOr-Free2

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR

SIZE CENTER

SELECTOR

I / / CYCLE

- -. .-- -

MODEL AND SERIAL- NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

LINT FILTER

-(not shown)

AGITATOR

-BASKET

1 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

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When youneed 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]. serlo, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Da’e

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warranty.

Service Company ’

Phone Number

Your sponsibilities

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 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. 8

ForaRinseandSpin ._,,,,, 8

For a Drain and Spin 8

Cleaning the Lint Filter 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 9

Winterizing 10

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE. 11

I. Before Calling for

Assistance 11

2. If You Need Assistance. 11

3.IfYouNeedService __.... 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

1 Measure and add detergent

2 Place sorted load In washer

3 Start washer

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Turn the knob to point at a setting

that describes the size of load you

want to wash

The water level can be set for SMALL

(a few items] or LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Select WATER_

9 Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

All rinses are cold.

Recommended wash temperatures

can be found in your “Laundry Guide’:

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely

in the water. Too big a load or too 0

CAUTION:

little water can cause wear or DO NOT

tearing of load items. OVERLOAD WASHER.

LARGE (17.3 gals.165.5 L)’

‘Approximate

fill with load. SMALL (9.5 gals.136.0 L)’

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

furn it to the right. It must be

pushed in and turned only

clockwise.

Start the washer by pulling out

the Control Knob. The washer

will fill to the level you set with

wash water of the selected

temperature. After filling, the

washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes.

6. Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

D. lo stop the washer at any time

push in the Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

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 starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-

wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic t

fabrics.

Use for delicate Items that

need a short wash and

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag.

WASH

Selected

lime;

High

Speed

WASH

Selected

Time;

High

Speed

with the rinsing.

SPIN

Hlgh

Speed

DRAIN SPIN

Agklon ) SFe”e”d 1

-IL

DRAIN

Agitation

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FILL RINSE DRAIN SPIN

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FILL RINSE DRAIN SPIN

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NOTE:

You may hear

the sound of water spraying during the spin

parts

some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help

RINSE

Htgh

) Speed

Other operating instructions

For a rime and spin

You may need an extra rrnse and

spin for heavily sorled loads which

need more detergent. [Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.]

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any *on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected

level; agitate 2 minutes; drain

and spin.

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 just before

OFF in any cycle. See above

drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.

Cleaning the lint filter

Clean filter after every load for best

filtering results. Note: The load type

will vary the amount of lint build-up.

To clean:

Lift off the agitator barrel.

Wash or wipe the filter clean in the

bottom of the agitator barrel. The

filter is not removable.

Replace the agitator barrel and

snap into place.

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.

to wipe the outside ard inci,+n drv

Leave the lid up until tne uasker I> url

Wipe up spills right away. Spills can

dull or damage the finish.

SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should

never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts,

to+, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS

can damage wasner ano aryer ura

consoles and finishes. Do not use

these products on or near your

washer or dryer.

Winterizing

Because some water stays in the washer, freez-

rng can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is

stored or moved during the cold weather..

1. 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

antifreeze and

water.

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

To use the washer again.. .

one cup of deter-

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out

2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.

3. Turn on the water faucets

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