Whirlpool LA5400XP User Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000’
Large Capacity
Model
LA54OOXP
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Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
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LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
/
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
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MODEL AND SERIAL -
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LINT FILTER
-(not shown)
AGITATOR
-BASKET
1 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
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When youneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
Model Number
serlo, Number
Purchose Da’e
Service Company ’
Phone Number
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Your
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety
information.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your
washer...
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is installed by a qualified installer.
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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight*
. is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
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is properly grounded.*
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is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
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is properly maintained.
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is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera-
ture will not fall below freezing.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
sponsibilities
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3
SAFETY FIRST. 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER. 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. 8
ForaRinseandSpin ._,,,,, 8
For a Drain and Spin 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER. 9
Winterizing 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. 11
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance. 11
3.IfYouNeedService __.... 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
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Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer
3 Start washer
Select a
Select WATER _
1. LOAD SIZE
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash
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The water level can be set for SMALL
(a few items] or LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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9 Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
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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
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items.
‘Approximate
fill with load.
0
LARGE (17.3 gals.165.5 L)’
SMALL (9.5 gals.136.0 L)’
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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