Whirlpool LA5400XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000’
Large Capacity
Model
LA54OOXP
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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR
SIZE CENTER
SELECTOR
I / / CYCLE
- -. .-- -
MODEL AND SERIAL- NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LINT FILTER
-(not shown)
AGITATOR
-BASKET
1 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
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 under the lid near the
hinge]. serlo, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Da’e
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
Service Company ’
Phone Number
J

Your sponsibilities
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 qualified installer.
l 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.*
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
ForaRinseandSpin ._,,,,, 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 9
Winterizing 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance. 11
3.IfYouNeedService __.... 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
l The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items] or LARGE (a full load).
I
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER_
9 Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
l All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide’:
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 0
CAUTION:
little water can cause wear or DO NOT
tearing of load items. OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE (17.3 gals.165.5 L)’
‘Approximate
fill with load. SMALL (9.5 gals.136.0 L)’

3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
furn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
C. 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.
6. 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.
D. lo stop the washer at any time
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.