Whirlpool LA543OXP User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000”

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LA543OXP

wave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Ali Condllwners, Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. RefrlReralQr-Freeze

Parts and features

LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE

CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN’

LINT FILTER

[not shown)

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

(not shown)

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 youneed service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Num-

bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe

hinge).

Senal Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip

Copy this information in these spaces. P”rchase ‘Ote

Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-

tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”

sales slip and warranty.

Service Company/

Phone Number

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 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 tall 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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.

SAFETY FIRST

STARTING YOUR WASHER

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE.

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

For a Rinse and Spin

For a Drain and Spin

MAGIC CLEAN” Filter

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE.

I. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. IfYou Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Starting your washer

2. Place sorted load in washer

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Turn the knob to point at a 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.

The water level can be set for SMALL

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

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses

save energy and help prevent

wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level

for best permanent press results.

Select WATER

TEMPERATURES

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

little water can cause wear or

tearing of load items.

‘Approximate

fill with load.

CAUTION:

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

LARGE (17.2 gals./651 L)’

SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

3. 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 min-

utes of wash time. The drawing

shows 10 minutes of agitation in

the REGULAR Cycle.

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.

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 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

1 A cycle for sturdily con-

structed fabrics that are

heavily soiled.

REGULAR

Cycle A cycle for regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately

soiled.

PERMANENT PRES S Cycle

A special cycle with the

necessary cool down rinse

which helps keep wrinkles

from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic

fabrics.

SHORT Cycle Use for delicate Items that

need a short wash and

spin time. Wash nylon hose

or panty hose in a net

laundry bag

with the rinsing

RINSE

High

1 Speed

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and

spin for heavily soiled loads which

need more detergent. (Extra de-

tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwrse to anyeon the dial.

See 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 drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected

lint is drained 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.

AFTER WASHING, use a sofi 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 in the washer, freez-

ing 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 3. Set the washer for a

faucets. Discon- automobile-type DRAIN and SPIN

nect and drain antifreeze in the (see page B]. Let it

water inlet hoses, basket. 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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