Whirlpool LA5430XP User manual

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Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR MAGIC CLEAN’
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
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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 readv:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from plate underthe lid nearthe
hinge]. serial 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 vour”Laundrv Guide,”
sales slip and warrant-v 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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onsibilitie
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.
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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
ForaDrainandSpin...... 8
MAGIC CLEAN q Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 10
IF YOU NEED SERVtCE OR
ASSISTANCE.
11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. IfYou Need Assistance 11
3. If You Need Service 11
4. IfYou Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
2. Place sorted load in washer
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
l Match the wash watertemperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash. washed.
l The water level can be set for 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 fabrics.
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NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results. I
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
Select WATER
2. 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
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
LARGE (17.2 gals./651 L)’
SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

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.
B. 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.
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.
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 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 starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and the 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
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 cvcles. In some cvcles, cold water is soraved on the spinning load to help
1 DRAIN 81 1 FILL RINSE I DRAIN &I I
I PARTIAL I I DRAIN IL I FILL RINSE I DRAIN 8 I I
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WASH
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NOTE: The washer pauses about
, Sneed
1Yzminutes after partial drain. I
I DRAIN 81 1, I FILL RINSE 1, IDRAIN 61I I

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.)
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any @on the dial.
See drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l 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
ar -1spin out water.
l 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 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.
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Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off. This takes
the pressure off the water inlet valve
and hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins,
buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
APTER 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 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 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 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 81.Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
To use the 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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