Whirlpool LA5430XP User's Manual
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1. AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2000 Large Capacity Model LA5430XP Parts and features LAUNDRY TEMPERATURE LOAD INFORMATION SELECTOR SIZE CENTER SELECTOR CYCLE MAGIC CLEAN CONTROL LINT FILTER KNOB not shown CLOTHES GUARD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE not shown AGITATOR BASKET 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 cioth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe 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 Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide care fully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer is installed by a qualified installer e is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the wei2. 2 Z 3 lt O C gt C m xn What happens in each cycle Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clock wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle regular A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled Selected Minutes Level High Speed A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Press and some synthetic fabrics Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing FILL DRAIN amp for SPIN Deep 4 Spray Rinse Rinses DRAIN amp SPIN 4 Spray Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN amp DRAIN amp SPIN SPIN 4 Spray Pause Rinses DRAIN amp SPIN REFILL NOTE The washer pauses about COOL 9 1 2 minutes after partial drain DOWN DRAIN amp RINSE DRAIN amp SPIN High SPIN 4 Spray Speed Rinses IMPORTANT THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THRO
3. setforSMALL X Allrinses are cold Cold rinses a few items or LARGE a full load save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics NOTE Use the LARGE water level IMPORTANT Use warm water for best permanent press results with the PERM T PRESS cycle For heavily soiled perma Ed DO NOT LOAD nent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before ABOVE CLOTHES GUARD washing in warm water LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely DO NOT in the water Too big a load or too litle water can cause wear or OVERLORD WASHER tearing of load items LARGE 172 gals 65 1 L Approximate SMALL 9 5 gals 36 0 L fill with load permanent 4 Regal 5 large capacity 4 CYCLE Magic Clean Filler Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer A Push in the Control Knob and B Stop on a number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are min pushed in and turned only utes of wash time The drawing clockwise shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle C Start the washer by pulling out D To stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes N Me gt a
4. water faucets If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance 3 If you need service Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOTFILL Is the power supply cord plugged in Are both water faucets open Are fuses blown or circuit breaker tripped Are the water supply hoses kinked Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN Is the lid closed Is the power supply cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING A CYCLE e Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse Cycles e Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of ourtrained 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 Whir
5. UGHOUT EACH CYCLE These pauses are normal They allow for the reversing of the meter normal washer operations and the cool down portion of the PERMANENT PRESS Cycle IIDAD HOV NI SN3ddVH LVHM Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any on the dial See drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain ar d spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle See drawing e Pull Control Knob out e The washer will drain and spin MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself Collected lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water If your washer drains info a tub remove any lint collected in the drain or strainer Caring for your washer OFF WHEN NOT WASHING keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins buckles etc from clothes before washing Close metal zippers vw NEVER USE THE WASHER TO e store wet or dry laundry e soak tor more than 2 hours e soak with chlorine bleach e soak with vinegar or other ac
6. 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 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 fiame near the faucet while itis open SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 A134VS S3ILITISISNOdS3a ANOA SIANLVII GNV SLaWd Starting your washer We Before starting your washer T 1 Measure and add detergent 2 Place sorted load in washer mds 3 Start washer ud Select a Select WATER 1 LOAD SIZE 2 TEMPERATURES large caps 4 CYCLE Magic Clean F Permanent Pr loc DOWN e Turn the knob to point at a setting Match the wash water temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed The water level can be
7. ght is connected to the right kind of outlet electric supply water supply and drain e is properly grounded is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers e is properly maintained e 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 SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin MAGIC CLEAN Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service 4 If You Have a Problem 1984 Whirlpool Corporation 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 flammable 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 aliow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store
8. ids e soak or store urine soaked clothes AFTER WASHING use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry Leave the lid up until the basket is dry Wipe up spills right away Spills can dull or damage the finish SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc Oo I m n O V m ked gt pa Q z e zx em ie zx oO zc e J O gt a Zz nal O x lt c x gt e lt rm ne SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product e e Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer freez ing can cause a lot of damage If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quart of 3 Set the washer fora 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 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the
9. lpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO W3Mapte liess 999 3999 OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING lt gt Whirlpool 1 TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE ERVICE COMPANIES Si XY2 SERVICE CD 123 Maple i 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert F Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet te
10. r respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for s quality parts Look for this amp for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part used to build every new Whirlpool appliance JONVISISSY XO JOIAXIS AJIN NOA dl e JAYO AIHSVM PE IHE NMR AR ARNA oes Whitlpool Home a Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 386906 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation ymatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mi
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