Whirlpool LA54OOXP User Manual
use&care guide
AVhirlpool
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Design 2000
Large Capacity
Model
LA5400XP
iwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer;
Parts and features
LOAD
SIZE
SELECTOR
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION
CENTER
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
CLOTHES
GUARD
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
LINT FILTER
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 you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num
bers (from plate underfhe lid nearthe
hinge).
2. Purchase date from sales slip ■
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Informa
tion Center with your "Laundry Guide."
sales slip and warranty.
There is no warranty registration to return, Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
______________________
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Phone Number
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide"
and your "Laundry Guide" care
fully for Important use and satety
information.
You are personally responsible
tor nnaking sure that your
washer,
• is installed by a qualified installei
• 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.
• is properly grounded
• is used only forjobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather
and kept where the tempera
ture will not fall below freezing.
• is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
' See the "Installation Instructions”
for complete information.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST.................... 3
STARTING YOUR WASHER
WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH
CYCLE
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
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Fora Rinse and Spin .... . 8
Fora Drain and Spin .... . . 8
Cleaning the Lint Filter ..
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9
Winterizing
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance . . . 11
3, If You Need Service ...
4. If You Have a Problem .. . 11
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Safety first
ALWAYS unplug the power sup
ply cord before attempting to
service the washer.
NEVER put flammable fluids (dry
cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker
osene) into your washer. NEVER
use them near your washer.
ALWAYS hand launder or air dry
fabrics treated with flammabie
fluids before putting them into
your washer.
NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If
the lid is opened while the bas
ket is spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
DO NOT allow children to
operate or play with the washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children
can’t reach them - in a locked
cabinet, if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instruc
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids - especially
warnings and precautions.
POISON GAS can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the
same wash as ammonia or acids
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such as vinegar or rust remover.
DO NOT machine wash glass
fiber materials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while It is open.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Starting your washer
Before starting
your washer;
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load in washer
3 Start washer
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
• Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size ot load you
want to wash
• The wafer level can be set for SMALL
(a few items) or LARGE (a full load).
DO NOT LOAD
ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level
for best permanent press results.
2. TEMPERATLRES
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
• All rinses are cold.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide”
IMPORTANT: Use warm water
with the PERM’T PRESS or KNITS/
GENTLE cycles. For heavily
soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVEES
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.
LARGE (17.3 gals./65.5 L)*
'Approximate
till with load.
SMALL (9.5 gals./36.0 L)*
Select WATER
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
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