Whirlpool LA5430XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA5430XM
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Parts and features
lNFORMATlON
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
cls, CLOTHES GUARD
-AGITATOR
- BASKET
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.
Cop), your .Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with u
quest/on. have this InformatIon resay
1 Complete Model and Serial hi!Jm-
Mode Yumber
bers(from plate under the lld near the
hinge) ~r\rumbe;-
2. Purchase date from sales slop
Copy thrs information rn these spaces
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa- Purchase Date
tlon Center with your”Laundry Gurde~”
sales slip and warranty Servtce Company
Phone Number
There Is no warranty reglsfratton to return Proof-of-purchase IS 011
that IS required for In-warranty service
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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...
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 automatrc
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”lnstallation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
Pc,ge
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
a
For a Rinse and Sprn 8
For a Dram and Spin 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER :
Magic Clean Filter
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE CR 10
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:
VI. Measure and add detergent.
r ’ 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
l Turn the knob to point to the setting
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load You to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed
l Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few
items) or LARGE (a full load).
l All rinses are cold Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrrcs
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES
GUARD
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
LOAD SIZES AND
WATER LEVELS
IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL setting in
the REGiHEAVY Cycle may cause
water to splash over the tub. If this
For best cleaning results, the happens, move the Load Size
load must be able to move freely Selector to a higher water level
In the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items. LARGE
(17.2 gals. 65.1 L)’
EX SMALL
(9.5 gals36.0 L)*

3. Select Ck’CLE and U-\SII Tl.ME: Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be pushed
In and turned only clockwise
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. After filling. the
washer will agitate for the selected
number of minutes
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
yoo want The numbers are minutes of
wash trme The drawing shows 8
minutes of agitatton in the REGULAR
HEAVY Cycle NOTE: In the REGULAR
HEAVY and SHORT Cycles, the washer
~11 IllI only when the knob points to a
fill area [shaded In drawing).
D. 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 drfferent kinds of fabrics Numbers on
the dral 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
’ High agitation and
y spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Cooling of the wash water
before the spin helps
keep wrrnkles from setting
Into permanent press
fabrics
SHORT CJde
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and
spin time Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag
*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 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.
l-i REFILL
The washer pauses for about 1’ 2
minutes after partial drain

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily sorled loads which
need more detergent [Extra de-
tergent can requrre an extra rinse )
l Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwrse to any .on the dial
See drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
. The washer will fill wrth cold water
agitate 2 mrnutes.drarn and spin
. The water level can’t be
adjusted In this setting
k-or a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water
. Push Control Knob in
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF In any cycle See drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer WIII drain and spin
MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter
The lint filter in your washer cleans Itself. Collected
lint 1sdrained 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.
AnER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Leave the lid up until the basket is dr
Wipe up spills right away. Spills can
dull or damage the finish.
REMOVE SHARP ORIECTS 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 ;Nasher, freez-
Ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather
I. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets Dlscon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze In the
water Inlet hoses basket
To use the washer again.. .
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 81.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
1. Flush water pipes and hose-
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antitreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets
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