Whirlpool LA5460XM User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000

Large Capacity

Model

LA5460XM

Iwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condltloners. Oehumidlllers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freeze

Parts and features

MODEL AND SERtAl

NUMBER PLATE

(nof shown)

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide label. It will be

easier to remove before

the washer is used.

COPY your Model and Serial Numbers here

When YOU need service of call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Num- Model Number

bers (from plate under the lid near the

hinge). Seria, Number

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy jhis information in these spaces.

Keep thrs book in the Laundry Informo- P”rchose ‘Ote

tlon Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”

sa!es slip and warranty Serv,,-e

Company/

Phone Number

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is aI1

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 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

PARTSAND 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

Magic Clean” Filter 8

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER 9

Winterizing.. IO

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

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Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

; 1. Measure and add detergent.

9 :--/ 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

9 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 soil being

want to wash. washed.

Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few

items) or LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for

best permanent press results.

All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save

energy and help prevent wrinkles

from setting into fabrics.

DO NOT LOAD

ABOVE CLOTHES

GUARD

mm 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 tear items.

IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL setting in the

REG/HEAVY Cycle may cause water

to splash over the tub. If this happens,

move the Load Size Selector to a

higher water level.

(9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*

‘Approximate fill with load.

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME:

3. Start the washer

Push in the Control Knob and

turn it to the right. It must be

pushed In and turned only

clockwise.

B.Stop on a number in the cycle

you want. The numbers are min-

utes 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

To stop the washer at any time

the Control Knob. The washer push in the Control Knob. To

will fill to the level you set with restart the washer, pull out the

wash water of the selected Control Knob.

temperature. After filling, the

washer will agitate for the

selected number of minutes.

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 clockwise

until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. -

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

High agitation and

spin speeds help remove

heavy soils and spin

water from heavy or

sturdy colton fabrics

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

SHORT Cycle

Coolrng of the wash water

before the sprn helps

keep wrinkles from setting

into permanent press

fabrics

Use for delrcate Items that

need a short wash and

spin ttme Wash nylon hose

or panty hose In a net

laundry bog

WASH

High

speed;

Selected

Time

*NOTE: THEWASHER WILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT 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 PRESSCycle.

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.

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 clockwise to any *on the dial.

See above 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.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See above

drawing.

9 Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

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

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 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 in the washer, freez-

ing can cause a lot of damaqe. If your washer is

stored or moved during the cold weather..

1. Shut off both water 2. Put 0 quart of

faucets. Drscon- automobile-type

nect and drain antifreeze in the

water inlet hoses. basket.

To use the washer again.. .

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

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.

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

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