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Whirlpool LA5460XM manual

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  • Page 1

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

  • Page 2

    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 nea[...]

  • Page 3

    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 righ[...]

  • Page 4

    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[...]

  • Page 5

    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[...]

  • 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 agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF[...]

  • Page 7

    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.[...]

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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 with cold water, agitate 2 minutes[...]

  • 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 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[...]

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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 op[...]

  • Page 12

    Makmg your world a llttle easier Part No. 385041 Rev. A 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. (matIc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, DIshwashers, Bwll-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranges. MI[...]