Whirlpool LA5400XS User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA54ooxs
M~rrnwave Ovens Trash Compactors. Room AM Condltloners. Dehumldlfiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. RefrlgeratOr-1

Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . 10
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
Cleaning the Lint Filter
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .
WASHER WARRANTY
I 01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
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LOAD
SIZE LAUNDRY INFORMATION TEMPERATURE CYCLE CONTROL LINT FILTER
[not shown]
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide”and
sales slip in the Laundry Information Service Company
Center.
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Addiffonal Safety Insfrucfions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responslble for
maklng sure that your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
2
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. 0
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)*
SMALL (9.5 galsI36.0 L)*
l Turn the knob to point to 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).
l Match the wash and rinse 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:’
NOTE: Use the LARGE wafer level
for best permanent press results.
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3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right. It must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 minutes of agitation in
the REGULARNORMAL Cycle.
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 temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. Tostop 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 aiitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock wise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for regular loads
of fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle
FILL
to
elected
Level
WASH
6
Minutes
High
Speed
A cycle designed for mod-
erately soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these
items.
6

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.
WASH
High
u
Speed
SPIN
High
I Speed
r
1Spray
Rinse

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle
A cycle designed for
lightly soiled permanent
press and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrinkles
from setting into these items.
SHORT Cycle
2
I Minutes
High
Speed
I I
Alndicates the machine Is
pausing for a brief soak
. .
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and spin
time. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in a net laundry
bag.
penoa.

WASH
High
Speed

For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra detergent
can require an extra rinse.]
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected level; agitate 2
minutes; drain and spin.
Other operating instructions
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before
the OFF area. See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for
best filtering results. NOTE: The load
zz+wiivary the amount of lint
- .
To clean:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter Is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.
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OFF
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
Caring for your washer
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers,
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.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con-
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer.
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Winterizing
Because some water stavs in the washer. freezing
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 R.V 3. Set the washer for a
faucets. ulsconnecf or automobile tvpe DRAIN and SPIN fsee
and drain water
inlet hoses. antifreeze in the ’
basket. page 10). Let it run for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze
and water.
ON
To use ihe washer again...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling fo
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not 811:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains
wlthout runnlng:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the dmln hose is higher
than the water level in the washer.
If it IsnY:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?

2. If you need
assistanceJc...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dlal free from anywhere in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service?. .
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE@ Service Com-
panies, TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product
warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our CCCL-LINE service assis-
tance telephone number [see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If you have a
problem:. .
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts?. .
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
partforyour Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and
work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool
appliance.
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for
assistance.
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Notes

WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WASHER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP@’replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CAREQ service company.
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
LIMITED TEN-YEAR FSPreplacement of outer tub should it crack,
WARRANTY or fail to contain water, due to defective
From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. Instruct you how to use the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
Part No. 3349117 Rev. A
01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.