Whirlpool LA54OOXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
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LA54OOXP
wave Ovens. Trash Compaclots. Room Air Condltloners. Oehumldlfrers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Aelrlgerator-freezer!

Parts and features
LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE
LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR
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<MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
-- LINT FILTER
AGITATOR
-BASKET
ITUB
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remov6 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 youneed servtce 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].
Serlcl Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book tn the Laundry Informa-
tion Center with your “Laundry Guide:’
sales slop and warranty.
Servlce Company
Phone Number
There is no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for in-warranty servtce.
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Your responsibiliti~
Reaa this “Use and Care Gutde“
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 installe
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
. 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
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PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST.
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
I. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance : :
3 If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
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).
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
Select WATER
2. TEMPERATLRES
l 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
DO NOT
little water can cause wear or OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load Items. ”
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LARGE (17.3 gals.!&5 L)*
‘Approximate
fill with load. SMALL (9.5 gals. ‘36.0 L)’
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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
B. 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.
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.

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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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-
wise until it points to OFF and 6e 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
necessary cool down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics
SHORT Cycle Use for delicate Items that
need u short wash and
spin time Wash nylon hose
or panty hose in a net
laundry bag.
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with the rinsing,
DRAIN &
SPIN
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High
Speed
4;wy
WASH
High
Speed
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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 to selected
level; agitate 2 minutes; drain
and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
OFF in any cycle. See above
drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
. The washer WIII drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6 and 7.
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for best
filtering results. Note: The load type
will vary the amount of lint build-up.
To clean:
l Lift off the agitator barrel.
l Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barreLThe
filter is not removable.
l Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.

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 OS 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 damage If your washer IS
stored or moved durrng the cold weather
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of
faucets Dlscon- automoblle-type
nect and drain antifreeze In the
water Inlet hose:, basket
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
ON
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets
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4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze
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