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Summary of Contents for LA5400XP

Page 1: ... AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 fW PW lA54ooXP waveOvens Trash Compactors Room Au Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automat Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezl ...

Page 2: ...al Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge Ser o Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Service Company Phone Number...

Page 3: ... properly maintained l is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing l 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 ForaR...

Page 4: ...can be set for SMALL a few items or LARGE a full load l All rinses are cold Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide DO NOT LOAD ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD INOTE Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results I Select WATER _ 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 ca...

Page 5: ... wash time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob ...

Page 6: ... turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled PERMANENT PRESS Cycle SHORT Cycle A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some synthetic fabrics Use ...

Page 7: ...with the rinsing DRAIN SPIN ...

Page 8: ...asher can be set to drain and spin out water l Push Control Knob in l Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See above drawing l Pull Control Knob out l The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6 and 7 Cleaning the lint filter Clean filter after even load for best filtering results Note The load type will vary the amount of lint build up ...

Page 9: ...il the basket is dry I Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish REMOM SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near...

Page 10: ...er for a faucets Discon automobile type DRAIN and SPIN nect and drain antifreeze in the see page 8 Let it water Inlet hoses basket run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze 10...

Page 11: ...ice assistance telephone number Dial tree from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska 81Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net wor...

Page 12: ...our world a little easier Part No 387252 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A omalic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relngerator Freezers Ice Makers DIshwashers Bwlt In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges M ...

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