Whirlpool LA5243XY User Manual

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Warranty

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Call us with questions or comments.

TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER

MODEL LA5243XY

ANue ToYou

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone

into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and
Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance property and
safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card
provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and

follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance number, l-800-253-1301, is

toll-free 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If You

Need Assistance Or Se&e” on pages 20 and 21. ff you need further help, feel free to call us. When
calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience,
we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the
sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a
safe place for future reference.

Model Number
Serial‘Number
Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer

Phone

Important Safety Instructions

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l Read all Instructions before using the

washer.

l NEVER

soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer.
The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and
air dry fabrics containing these materials.

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or crawl inside the washer. Close super­vision of children is necessary when the
washer is used near children.

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When discarding an old washer, ALWAYS
remove the lid to prevent accidental
entrapment.

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DCI NOT reach into the washer basket
while it is filling with water, while agitator is
moving or while basket is spinning. ff the lid

is opened while the basket is spinning, the
basket will automatically stop in a few
seconds.

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

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NEVER use or store flammable fluids (dry­cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or near
your washer. DC NOT add flammable fluids
to the wash water. These substances give
off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION.

wash items cleaned, washed,

allow children to operate, play with,

tf hot water has not been used recently
(usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater and

the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage,
before using your washer, turn on all hot
water faucets and allow water to run for
several minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. DC NOT smoke or use any open
flame near the faucet while it is open.

l You are responsible for making sure

that your washer:

-is installed, repaired, and has parts

replaced by a qualffied person.

-is property installed and leveled on a floor

that can support the weight.’

-is connected to the correct 3-prong outlet,

electric supply, water supply and drain.*
is property grounded.*
is property maintained.

-is protected from the weather and kept

where the temperature will not fall below
freezing.

‘See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instrktions and your responsibilities

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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and

other materials in a cool, dry place where
children can’t reach them-in a locked
cabinet if possible.

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ALWAYS read and follow instructions on
packages of detergents and laundry aids

-especially warnings and precautions.

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DC NOT wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering. Due
to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke
or catch fire by itself.

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HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if chlorine
bleach is used in the same wash as ammo­nia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before
attempting to service the washer.

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DC NOT machine wash glass fiber materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin irritation.

l You are responsible for

your

washer:

making sure that

- is used only for jobs normally expected of

home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone unable to

operate it properly.

PartsAnd Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your washer.

Load size

(under lid)

Bleach dispenser

Control panel

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1 Agitator

Fabric softener

dispenser

Manual clean

lint filter

(inside agitator)

Hang tags/temporary labels

Remove all hang tags and temporary labels before the washer is used. If label glue remains,
rub briskly with thumb or soak area with hand dishwashing detergent.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove

labels. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.

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Operating Instructions

In This Section

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Starting
Select a

Select a

Your Whirlpool washer is designed for ease of operation and maximum washing efficiency. The
following will help you quickly learn to operate your machine.

your washer .......................................... 5 Select a cycle and wash time

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load size ................................................

water temperature

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Starting/stopping the washer

happens in each

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted
load in the washer before starting. See page 10
for additional “Before you wash” information.

Select a load size

Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes
the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob

*-on SMALL (a few small items), MEDIUM or

LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: For best washing results, items should
move freely in the washer. Do not overload the
washer or choose a water level that is too low for
your wash load.

For best results with permanent press clothes,

use the LARGE water level.

Reduce wash time when using the SMALL
water level setting. Loads with only a few small
items need less wash time for best results.

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cycle ..........................

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Select a water temperature

Match the water temperature to the type of fabric
and soils being washed. The top temperature is
the was6 selection and the bottom temperature is
the rinse selection.

Water temperature tips:

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Use warm wash water with the Permanent
Press or Knits Gentle cycles.

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For heavily soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing
in warm water.

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Always use cold rinse water for permanent
press fabrics.

See the “Water temperature guide” on page 14

for more information.

Starting/stopping the washer

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Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle

Control Knob. The washer will fill to the

selected water level with the selected wash

water temperature. The washer will begin

agitating immediatefy after filling. Agitation can

occur with the washer lid up or down.

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To stop the washer at any time, push in the

.Cycle Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull

out the Cycle Control Knob.

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle is designed for different kinds of

fabrics.

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.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.

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Permanent Press cycle

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heavily soiled permane
synthetic fabrics.

Wash time:

Permanent Press/Light-cleans lightly soiled
permanent press and some synthetic fabrics.

Wash time:

The Permanent Press cycle uses a cool-down
rinse ana pulse0 splnmng 10 reauce wnnKcllng.

“----‘k’---nal-cleans moderately to

!nt press and some

10 minutes

6 minutes

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Other Features

In This Section

Rinse and spin
Drain and
Manual clean

Understanding the use of the following features will help you use your washer efficiently.

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spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-........ 8

filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._.................... 9

lint

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Liquid bleach dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Liquid fabric softner

dispenser

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Rinse and spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled
clothes or washing special-care items, you may
want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push the Cycle Control Knob in.

2. Turn knob clockwise to one of the dots on the

dial, as illustrated.

3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will

fill to selected level, agitate, drain and spin.

Drain and spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times
for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by
removing excess water.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in.

2. Turn knob clockwise until indicator points to
any bar just before an OFF area on the dial,
as illustrated.

3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will
drain and spin.

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