Whirlpool LA5100XT, LA5400XT Use & Care Manual

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Use & C~r~Guide

Temperature selector

del and serial

Manual clean

lint filter

(inside agitator)

(model LAUOOXT)

MAGIC CLEAN”

lint filter

(not shown)

(all other models)

LARGECAPACITYONESPEED

AUTOMATICWASHERS
LA51OOXT LA54OOXT LA542OXT
LA543OXT LA546OxT LA604OXT

Contents

Page
Important Safety
Instructions.
Operating Instructions.

Starting your washer

What happens in each cycle
Other Operating
Instructions.

Rinse and spin

Drain and spin

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

Manual clean lint filter
If You Need Service Or
Assistance.
Whirlpool Automatic
Washer Warranty.

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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.

. Copy model and serial numbers

from plate (under lid near hinge) and
the purchase date from the sales slip.

. Keep this book, the Laundry Guide

and the sales slip together in a
handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the washer is used.
To remove any remaining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.
or

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Soak area with liquid hand dishwash­ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.

Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage
the finish. See “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.

Important Safety Instructions

injury to persons when using your washer, fol­low basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before

give off vapors that can create a

using the washer.

FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

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NEVER wash items cleaned,

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If hot water has not been used

washed, soaked in or spotted with

recently (usually 2 weeks or

wax, paint, gasoline, or in flamma-

longer), hydrogen gases may build

ble fluids in the washer. The fumes

up in the water heater and the hot

can create a FIRE HAZARD or

water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand

EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

launder and air dry fabrics contain-

damage, before using your washer,

ing these materials.

turn on all hot water faucets and

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NEVER allow children to operate,

allow water to run for several

play with, or crawl inside the

minutes. This will allow gases to

washer. Close supervision of

escape. DO NOT smoke or use

children is necessary when the

any open flame near the faucet

washer is used near children.

while it is open.

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When discarding an old washer,

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You are responsible for mak-

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent

ing sure that your washer:

accidental entrapment.

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is installed, repaired, and has

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NEVER put your hands into the

parts replaced by a qualified

washer until all motion stops. If the

person.

lid is opened while the basket is

- IS properly installed and leveled

spinning, the basket will automati-

on a floor that can support the

tally stop in a few seconds.

weight.*

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

- is connected to the right kind of

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NEVER use or store flammable

outlet, electric supply, water

fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,

supply and drain.*

kerosene) in or near your washer.

- is properly grounded.*

DO NOT add flammable fluids to the

- is properly maintained.’

wash water. These substances

- is

protected from the weather

and kept where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.

‘See the Installation Instructions.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply

aids and other materials in a cool, dry

cord before attempting to service

place where children can’t reach them

the washer.

- in a locked cabinet if possible.

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ALWAYS read and follow instructions

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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to

on packages of detergent and laundry

fabrics washed in following loads and
aids - especially warnings and cause skin irritation.
precautions.

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You are responsible for making

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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be

sure that your washer:

formed if chlorine bleach is used in

- is used only for jobs normally ex-

the same wash as ammonia or acids

petted of home automatic washers.

such as vinegar or rust remover.

- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.

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Operating Instructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book,

NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

Starting your washer

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before
starting it

1. Select a load size

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Position the Load Size Selector at the
setting that describes the size of load
you want to wash.

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The selector can be set for SMALL

(a few small items) 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
SMALL water level setting. Loads with
only a few small items need less wash
time for best results.

2. Select water temperature
. Match the water temperature to the

type of fabric and soils being washed.

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The top temperature is the wash
selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.

NOTE: Use warm water with the
PERMANENT PRESS or SHORT

Cycles.

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

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.

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