Whirlpool LA5460XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA5460XM
Iwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condltloners. Oehumidlllers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freeze

Parts and features
MODEL AND SERtAl
NUMBER PLATE
(nof shown)
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before
the washer is used.
COPY your Model and Serial Numbers here
When YOU need service of call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num- Model Number
bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge). Seria, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy jhis information in these spaces.
Keep thrs book in the Laundry Informo- P”rchose ‘Ote
tlon Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”
sa!es slip and warranty Serv,,-e
Company/
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is aI1
that is required for in-warranty service.
2

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 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
PARTSAND 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
Magic Clean” Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER 9
Winterizing.. IO
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.
9 :--/ 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
9 Turn the knob to point at a setting
l Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soil being
want to wash. washed.
l Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few
items) or LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for
best permanent press results.
l All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES
GUARD
mm 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 tear items.
IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL setting in the
REG/HEAVY Cycle may cause water
to splash over the tub. If this happens,
move the Load Size Selector to a
higher water level.
(9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*
‘Approximate fill with load.

Select CYCLE and WASH TIME:
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
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).
C. Start the washer by pulling out
D. To stop the washer at any time
the Control Knob. The washer push in the Control Knob. To
will fill to the level you set with restart the washer, pull out the
wash water of the selected Control Knob.
temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for the
selected number of minutes.

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 agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise
until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. -
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
!
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy colton fabrics
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
SHORT Cycle
Coolrng of the wash water
before the sprn helps
keep wrinkles from setting
into permanent press
fabrics
Use for delrcate Items that
need a short wash and
spin ttme Wash nylon hose
or panty hose In a net
laundry bog
WASH
High
1
speed;
Selected
Time
*NOTE: THEWASHER WILL PAUSEBRIEFLYTHROUGHOUT 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 PRESSCycle.

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.

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 above 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.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
9 Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle,see pages 6 and 7.
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.

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 in the washer, freez-
ing can cause a lot of damaqe. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather..
1. Shut off both water 2. Put 0 quart of
faucets. Drscon- automobile-type
nect and drain antifreeze in the
water inlet hoses. basket.
To use the washer again.. .
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. gent to clean out
2. Connect hoses to the washer. the antifreeze.
3. Turn on the water faucets.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN
(see page 8). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water
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