Whirlpool LA5460XPW5 Use & Care Manual
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000”
La;ze,Capacity
LA546OXP
Wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltmners. Oehumldlllxs. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. AelrlgeratOr-freeze
Parts and features
LAUNDRY
TEMPERATURE
CYCLE
MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AGITATOR
- BASKET
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
shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When vouneed service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [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 in the Laundry Information Center with your”Laundry Guide,”
sales slip and warranty.
Service Company/
Phone Number
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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 qualified installer.
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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 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.
Contents
Page
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
MAGIC CLEAN ’ Filter 8
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing 10
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.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
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The water level can be set for SMALL
[a few items1 or LARGE [a full load].
. Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
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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
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CAUTION:
in the water. Too big a load or too
DO NOT
little water can cause wear or
OVERLOAD WASHER.
tearing of load items.
*Approximate
LARGE (17.2 gals./651 L)’
fill with load.
SMALL (9.5 galsJ36.0 L)*
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