Whirlpool LA5430XP manual

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    -I: AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 ~oEl~,CaP=ity LA543OXP ,wave ovens, k4 compactors, bm A,( Condltlaners. Oehumldlfiers, Automatic Washers. clothes wrs. mm. Refwratar-Freerf[...]

  • Page 2

    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 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 h[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

  • Page 4

    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 [...]

  • Page 5

    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 l[...]

  • 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 starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock- wise until it points to O[...]

  • Page 7

    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 I, WASH I I Hlgh NOTE: The washer pauses about , Sneed 1Yz minutes after partial drain. I I DRAIN 81 1, I F[...]

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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 drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; dr[...]

  • 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. 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[...]

  • Page 10

    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 fo[...]

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    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 open[...]

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    mrlpuol Home i; /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 386906 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. lmatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. MI[...]