Whirlpool LA5460XM User Manual

AUTOMATIC
WASHER

Design 2000

Large Capacity
Model
LA5460XM

Iwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condltloners. Oehumidlllers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrlgeralor-Freeze

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 Num­bers (from plate under the lid near the
hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy jhis information in these spaces.

Keep thrs book in the Laundry Informo­tlon Center with Your “Laundry Guide,”

sa!es slip and warranty

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is aI1

that is required for in-warranty service.

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Model Number

Seria, Number

P”rchose ‘Ote
Serv,,-e

Phone Number

Company/

Your

responsibilities

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 qualifiedinstaller.

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is properly installed and
leveled on a floor that can
support the weight.*

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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 tempera­ture 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.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR WASHER 4
WHAT HAPPENS IN
EACH CYCLE

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS,

For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
Magic Clean” Filter

CARING FOR YOUR

WASHER

Winterizing.. IO

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 11

1. Before Calling for
Assistance. 11

2. If You Need
Assistance 11

3. If You Need Service.. 11

4. If You Have a Problem 11

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Starting your washer

Before starting your washer:

; 1. Measure and add detergent.

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1. LOAD SIZE

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.
DO NOT OVERLOAD WASHER

See pages 6 and 7 in
your “Laundry Guide:’

Select a

mm TEMPERATURES

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that describes the size of load you
want to wash.

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Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few

items) or LARGE (a full load).

NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for
best permanent press results.

DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES

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Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soil being
washed.

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All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.

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 tear items.

IMPORTANT: The EX SMALL setting in the
REG/HEAVY Cycle may cause water

to splash over the tub. If this happens,

move the Load Size Selector to a
higher water level.

‘Approximate fill with load.

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(9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*