Whirlpool LA5400XM User manual

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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
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LA5400XM
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE / CENTER
SELECTOR CYCLE
MODEL AND SERIAL
PLATE
NUMBER
(not shown)
’ CLOTHES GUARD
-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 you need 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).
Senal 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
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
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S
onsibilitie
Your
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...
l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller.
l is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain:
l is properly grounded..
l is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
l is properly maintained.
l is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
l 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
For a Rinse and Spin 8
For a Drain and Spin 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
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Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer. FILL AREA-
Select WATER
1. TEMPERATURES
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide”
and printed under the washer lid.
2. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; Start the washer
A. 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 minutes 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).
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C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the selected
number of minutes.
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To restart
the washer, pull out the Control Knob
3. To select a WATER LEVEL
HIGH LEVEL WATER.The washer WIII
automatically fill to its highest level...
about17.2gallons(65.lL)...whenthe
Control Knob points to a FILLarea or
anywhere in the PERMANENT PRESS
Cycle.
Be careful to use enough water
for the load. Too big a load or
too little water can result in
a wash that isn’t clean; some
items can be torn,
LOWER WATER LEVELS. Settrng the
washer to fill with less water also sets
rt for shorter wash ttme
1. Push the Control Knob rn and turn tt
clockwise to a ftll area in the cycle
you want
2. Pull the Control Knob out, the
washer wtll start to fill
3. When there ISas much water as
you want in the washer, push IN the
Control Knob SLOWLY turn the Con-
trol Knob clockwise past the fill area.
Pull out the knob to start the washer
For all rinses, the washer fills to its
highest level with cold water.
DO NOT
OVERLOAD
Overloading or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning;
l increase wrinkling;
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD See pages 6 and 7 in
your “Laundry Guide:’

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 start After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
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High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Off l? E
permanent /
press .
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Cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permaneni press
fabrics.
SHORT Cycle
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
FILL ~
spin time. Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag. n ‘I Speed 1
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*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.
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NOTE:You may heal
some cycles. In some
help with the rinsing.
’ the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
1 Rinses 1’ 1 I 7
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4 Spray
Rinses
WASH
High
Speed
FILL
Cold
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The washer pauses for about 11%
minutes after partial drain.
RINSE
High
Speed
DRAIN
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads whrch
need more detergent [Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse.]
l Push Control Knob In
9 Turn clockwrse to any *on the dial.
See drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill with cold water,
agitate 2 minutes,drain and spin
l The water level can’t be
adjusted in this setting.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water
l Push Control Knob In.
l Turn clockwise to the bar lust before
OFF in any cycle. See drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.

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 tn the washer freez-
ring 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
anttfreeze and
water
To use the washer again.. .
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
I. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze
3. Turn on the water faucets.
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