Whirlpool LA5430XS Use & Care Manual
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AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Large Capacity
Model
LA543oxs
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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. .
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..
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Starting Your Washer
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What Happens in Each Cycle
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OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
Cleaning the Lint Filter .
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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Parts and features
LOAD
LAUNDRY
CYCLE
SIZE
INFORMATION
CONTROL
LINT FILTER
SELECTOR
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/ CENTER
, KNOB
(not shown)
EMPERATURE
SELECTOR
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove dust
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from
storing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge].
serio, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your “Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card furnlshed wllh
this product.
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry
cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach
washer.
them- in a locked cabinet if possible.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun-
fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids -
especially warnings and
and cause skin irritation.
precautions.
You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
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is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
petted of home automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
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. Select a LOAD SIZE
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Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
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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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Match the wash and rinse water
temperature to the tvpe of fabrics and
soils being washed.
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All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
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
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CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
LARGE (17.3 gals./655 L)’
fill with load.
SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L]*
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i TIME;
B.
Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle.
D.
To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.
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