Whirlpool LA5460XPW5 User manual

AUTOMATIC

WASHER

Design 2000”

La;ze,Capacity

LA546OXP

Wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldlllxs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. AelrlgeratOr-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 vouneed 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). Serio, 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

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 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

MAGIC CLEAN ’ Filter 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

01986 Whirlpool Corporation

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

The water level can be set for SMALL

[a few items1 or LARGE [a full load]. . Match the wash water temperature

to the type of fabrics and soils being

washed.

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.

LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the

load must be able to move freely

CAUTION:

in the water. Too big a load or too DO NOT

little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.

tearing of load items.

*Approximate LARGE (17.2 gals./651 L)’

fill with load. 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

shows10 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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-

wise until it p&s to OFF and tie 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

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.

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 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.

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 SHARPOBJECTS 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 dial!

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

faucets. Discon-

nect and drain

water inlet hoses.

2. Put a quart of

automobile-type

antifreeze in the

basket.

To use ihe washer again.. .

I. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer.

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.

4. Run the washer

through a com-

plete cycle with

one cup of deter-

gent to clean out

the antifreeze.

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