Whirlpool LA5430XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

Large Capacity

Model

LA5430XM

wave Ovens. Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlllers Automallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers. Refrqerator-Freeze

Parts and features

lNFORMATlON

MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

(not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

cls, CLOTHES GUARD

-AGITATOR

- BASKET

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.

Cop),

your .Model and

Serial Numbers

here

When you need service or call with u

quest/on. have this InformatIon resay

1 Complete Model and Serial hi!Jm-

Mode Yumber

bers(from plate under the lld near the

hinge) ~r\rumbe;-

2. Purchase date from sales slop

Copy thrs information rn these spaces

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa- Purchase Date

tlon Center with your”Laundry Gurde~”

sales slip and warranty Servtce Company

Phone Number

There Is no warranty reglsfratton to return Proof-of-purchase IS 011

that IS required for In-warranty service

Your responsibilities

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 automatrc

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”lnstallation Instructions”

for complete information.

Contents

Pc,ge

PARTS AND FEATURES 2

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST 3

STARTING YOUR WASHER 4

WHAT HAPPENS IN

EACH CYCLE 6

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

For a Rinse and Sprn 8

For a Dram and Spin 8

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER :

Magic Clean Filter

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE CR 10

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

eI984 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 3

starting

your washer

Before starting your washer:

VI. Measure and add detergent.

r ’ 2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer

DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER

See pages 6 and 7 in

Your “Laundry Guide”

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Turn the knob to point to the setting

Match the wash water temperature

that describes the size of load You to the type of fabrics and soils being

want to wash. washed

Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few

items) or LARGE (a full load).

All rinses are cold Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrrcs

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES

GUARD

Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

LOAD SIZES AND

WATER LEVELS

IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL setting in

the REGiHEAVY Cycle may cause

water to splash over the tub. If this

For best cleaning results, the happens, move the Load Size

load must be able to move freely Selector to a higher water level

In the water. Too big a load or too

little water can tear items. LARGE

(17.2 gals. 65.1 L)’

EX SMALL

(9.5 gals36.0 L)*

Select Ck’CLE and U-\SII Tl.ME: 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 out

the Control Knob.

After filling. the

washer

will

agitate for the selected

number of minutes

6. Stop on a number in the cycle

yoo want The numbers are minutes of

wash trme The drawing shows 8

minutes of agitatton in the REGULAR

HEAVY Cycle

NOTE:

In the REGULAR

HEAVY and SHORT Cycles, the washer

~11 IllI only when the knob

points

to a

fill

area [shaded In drawing).

To 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 drfferent kinds of fabrics Numbers on

the dral 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

’ High agitation and

y spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy cotton fabrics

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

Cooling of the wash water

before the spin helps

keep wrrnkles from setting

Into permanent press

fabrics

SHORT CJde

Use for delicate items that

need a short wash and

spin time Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag

*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 hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of

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

help with the rinsing.

l-i REFILL

The washer pauses for about 1’ 2

minutes after partial drain

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily sorled loads which

need more detergent [Extra de-

tergent can requrre an extra rinse )

Push Control Knob in

Turn clockwrse to any .on the dial

See drawing.

Pull Control Knob out

. The washer

will

fill wrth cold water

agitate 2 mrnutes.drarn and spin

. The water level can’t be

adjusted In this setting

k-or 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 drawing.

Pull Control Knob out

The washer WIII drain and spin

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans Itself. Collected

lint 1sdrained away with the wash and rinse water

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint

collected In the drain or strainer

Caring for your washer

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both

water faucets turned off. This takes

the pressure off the water inlet valve

and hoses.

AnER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth

to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dr

Wipe up spills right away.

Spills can

dull or damage the finish.

REMOVE SHARP ORIECTS 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 In the ;Nasher, freez-

Ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is

stored or moved

during the cold weather

I. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of

faucets Dlscon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze In the

water Inlet hoses basket

To use the washer again.. .

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page 81.Let it

run for about 30

seconds to mix the

antifreeze and

water.

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

; gent to clean out

1. Flush water pipes and hose-

2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antitreeze.

3. Turn on the water faucets

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