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Whirlpool LA5400XM manual

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  • Page 1

    I I AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 ~o==W~,CaP%f LA5400XM wave Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room Air Condilloners. Oehumldlflers. Automabc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer[...]

  • Page 2

    Parts and features LAUNDRY INFORMATION TEMPERATURE / CENTER SELECTOR CYCLE MODEL AND SERIAL PLATE NUMBER (not shown) ’ CLOTHES GUARD -AGITATOR - BASKET - TUB 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 shipp[...]

  • Page 3

    S onsibilitie Your 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 k[...]

  • Page 4

    Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. FILL AREA- Select WATER 1. TEMPERATURES l Match the wash 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.[...]

  • Page 5

    C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. 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 3. To select a WATER LEVEL HIGH LEVEL WATER.The washer WIII automatically fill to its highest level... about17.2[...]

  • Page 6

    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 start After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF a[...]

  • Page 7

    NOTE:You may heal some cycles. In some help with the rinsing. ’ the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to 1 Rinses 1’ 1 I 7 S:N 4 Spray Rinses WASH High Speed FILL Cold 1 The washer pauses for about 11% minutes after partial drain. RINSE High Speed DRAIN S:N[...]

  • Page 8

    Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads whrch need more detergent [Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse.] l Push Control Knob In 9 Turn clockwrse to any *on the dial. See drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,drain a[...]

  • Page 9

    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[...]

  • Page 10

    Winterizing Because some water stays tn the washer freez- ring 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 8). Let it run for abo[...]

  • Page 11

    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. . . Performance problems often re- sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL: l Is the power supply cord plugged in? l Are both water faucets ope[...]

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    Whirhool Home 2 Apphances Maklng your world a httle easier Part No. 385031 Rev. 8 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A _ I. .-. .- natlc Washers. Clothes Dryers Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers. BullI-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Mlcr[...]