Whirlpool Thin Twin LT4900XM User manual

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WASHER • DRYER
Model LT4900XM
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Parts and features
MODEL AND SERIAL
7J NUMBER PLATE
_, _ LINT SCREEN
,__/ DRYER DRUM
WASHER CONTROLS
SELECTOR SWITCH
DRYER CONTROLS
WASHER LID LATCH
/OPTIONAL EXHAUST
/_' _ OUTLET
LINT FILTER
BASKET
AGITATOR
TUB
Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label. It will be easier
to remove before the
washer • dryer is used.
You should wipe out the
washer basket and dryer
drum with a damp cloth be-
fore using to remove dust
from storing or shipping.
Copy your Model and _rial Numbers here
When you need service or call wdr
question, have this information rea:_
t. Complete Model and Serial Nur,'
hers [from the plate located as
shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spac,_:-s
Keep this book, your warranty and sa_es
slip together in a handy place There
is no warranty registration to return
Proof-of-purchase is all that is require I
for in-warranty service
_" ir'71DleN? Model Number
C_.)mplete Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and
Telephone Number

Contents
Your Responsibilities .......... 3
Installation ................. 3
Operation .................. 3
Safety ..................... 4
Before Using
Your Washer,Dryer ......... 5
WASHER
Starting Your Washer ........ 6
Lid Latch ................. 7
What Happens in Each Cycle 8
Other Operating Instructions 10
Lint Filter .................... 10
DRYER
Starting Your Dryer .......... 11
Selecting a Cycle .......... 12
Lint Screen .................. 13
Lint Removal ................ 13
WASHER* DRYER
Vacation Care ............... 14
Winterizing .................. 14
If You Need Service or
Assistance ................. 14
1. Before Calling for
Assistance .............. 14
2. If You Need Assistance ..15
3. If You Need Service ..... 15
4. If You Have a Problem ...15
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide" and your "Laundry Guide"
carefully for important use and safety information.
You are personally responslble for Installation. Have your
washer/dryer installed by a qualified installer and make sure that
it has been...
1. Installed exactly according to the "Installation Instructions;'
including...
• proper electrical supply, outlet and grounding ;*
•proper water supply, plumbing fixtures and drain;*
•proper dryer exhausting system.*
2. Installed and leveled in a room where...
•there isadequate ventilation and protection from weather;
•the floor is strong enough to support the weight;
•The temperature isabove 45°F {7.2°C) because...
- the dryer will not operate properly at cold temperatures.
- freezing temperatures can damage the washer.
*Refer to the "Installation Instructions" for complete information.
You are personally responslble for proper use of your
washer/dryer. You must be sure that it is...
I. Used only by those who understand how to operate it properly.
2. Properly maintained and used only for jobs expected of home
washers and dryers.
You are personally responsible for the safe use of your
washer / d ryer.
DO NOT try to service
this appliance unless it
isunplugged or the
electrical power has
been turned off.

Before using your
THIN TWIN*
washer •dryer
For best washing and drying results, you must take some very important
steps before, during and after each load:
t. Prepare and sort each load for washing ("Laundry Guide," pages 4-5).
2. Measure and add detergent or soap to washer ("Laundry Guide," pages
9-10).
3. Load the washer properly ("Laundry Guide," pages 6-7).
4. Select the water temperature, load size and cycle recommended for the
fabrics before starting the washer ("Use and Care Guide," pages 6-7}.
5. Add other laundry aids to the washer according to instructions ("Laundry
Guide," pages 11-13},
6. Properly sort the load for drying ("Laundry Guide," pages 18-19).
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics ("Use and Care
Guide," page 12].
8. Remove and hang'or fold items immediately after drying.
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Starting your washer
Before starting your washer, be sure you have measured and
added detergent, you have sorted the load properly, and you
have used other laundry aids only as recommended in your"Laundry Guide."
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
• Turn the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR Knob
to a setting that describes the size
of the load to be washed
See the "Laundry Guide," page 7,
for load size suggestions.
• Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Knob to a setting with the wash and
rinse water temperatures you want
for the load.
•This drawing shows a warm wash
and cold rinse.
For recommended wash temper-
atures, see page 8 in "Laundry
Guide."
LOAD SIZESAND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water
when you have less than a full
load to wash.
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load ortoo
little water can tear items,
LARGE (11 9 gcJls 45" L)
MEDIUM [9 6 gals 36 3 L)
EX-SMALL [7 3 _als 27 7 L)"
Approximate till ,with load

To hold the washer lid up, lift the lid
until it snaps past the latch.
To release the lid, push the lid
latch up.
Select CYCLE and _/ASH TIME:
3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and B.
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and fumed only to the
right [clockwise]
Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle
Cl 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 m_nutes
D. To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob
To set the controls for a rinse and spin,
adrain and spin, or a soak or pre-
,,!ash, see page 10 7

What happens in each cycle
Each cycle on your washer is designed for a different kind of fabric.
Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH time.
Agitation and spin speeds are different in each cycle.
When the Cycle Control Knob is setto a number and pulled out, the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
regular
heavy
Use for sturdy white and
colorfast cottons, and for
heavy work clothes High
agitation and spin
speeds are designed to
help remove heavy soils
and spin water from
heavy cotton fabrics.
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Level ]-,i Speeol-
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Use for permanent press
fabrics Cooling of the
wash water before the
spin helps prevent the
setting of wrinkles
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to I,i, lSelecteald,
Selected lip Ilime :HLghlD,
Level ['V/Speed ['r
"The washer pauses for about
fl' 2 minutes after partial drain
KNITS GENTLE Cycle
Low agitahon and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time make this cycle the
knits one to use for delicate
gentle items and washable
synthetic knits. Wash
pullstart nylon hose or panty hose
push StOp in a net laundry bag
SOAK Cycle
soak
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This cycle does not rinse.
It soaks, agitates, spins
out the water and stops.
Use it to pre-wash
stained, yellowed, grey
or heavily soiled laundry
with a detergent or pre-
soak product.
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to hill 2 Minutesld_
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washer fills before agitation and timing start, After agitation starts,
the knob turns clockwise until the pointer reaches off and the
cycle ends.
You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water _ssprayed on the spinning
load to help with the rinsing.
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'PARTIAL J
DRAIN |
Pause I
"9"
J i1_1AGI'A_E1
REFILL I2 Minutes I
COOL I High I
DOWN [ Speed I
NOTE: Always use COLD rinse water
for permanent press fabrics
LOW-
SPEED
SPIN
Spray
Rinses
SOA.1 IAG'*A'EII SOAK1_ IDRA'N11 "'G"1
6M nutes Ilk 12Minutesl,dk 18MinutesI,L. 14Minutesl,dk I No I,.i, I SPEED I,,kl sToPs
NO IBI LOW II1'1 ,No. II1'1 _Low IIPIAgitati°nllPI SPIN ID, I Selectc
,IAgitati°n['_" I Speed ]'_lAg,tat,ol'_ [ bpeea J'v" L]"vj Cycle
Special care is required for the handling of a load when soaking or pre-
washing.
See your "Laundry Guide" for proper use of this cycle.

Other operating instructions
soak
"eqL Jr permanent
hca., press
so,:1 k
For a rinse and spin
•Push Control Knob in.
• Turn clockwise to any dot on the
dial. See above drawing.
• Pull Control Knob out.
• The washer will fill with rinse water,
agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.
For a drain and spin
•Push Control Knob in.
• Turn clockwise to the bar just
before OFF in any cycle See
above drawing.
• Pull Control Knob out.
• The washer will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 and 9.
4
8
Off
soak 4 \
for a soak or pre-wash
•Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load
• Push Cycle Control Knob in.
• Turn clockwise to point at a num-
ber in the SOAK Cycle.
• Pull Control Knob out.
•When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. (IMPORTANT: See page 7 in
"Laundry Guide.")
• Set the washer and start the next
selected wash cycle
To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control
Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
Lint filter
10
Clean the lint tilter after each load.
Press the release and pull it straight
out, Instructions for cleaning are
printed on the bottom.

Starting your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be sure the load is properly sorted ["Laun-
dry Guide," page 18 ] and the door is closed tightly.
Select
1. CYCLE and TIME
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the time setting you want in
the cycle you want.
Push the
2. START Button
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the STARTButton.
To stop and
3. restart the dryer Io change 4. the setting
To stop, open the door [or turn the
Control Knob to OFF],
To restart, close the door and push
START.
The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.

Selecting a cycle
Dryer cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of
fabrics This dryer has 3 cycles:
REGULAR HEAVY-The heat is off
during the last 5minutes of tumbling.
The load is cooled clown for more
comfortable handling.
PERMANENT PRESS-The heat is off
during the last10 minutes of tumbling
to help keep wrinkles from setting
in. Clothing wrinkled from packing
in suitcases or closets can be
smoothed out by tumbling them in
this cycle for about 20 minutes.
AIR - No heat. This cycle is useful
when drying heat-sensitive items or
when fluffing pillows and bedding
or dusting sheers and curtains,
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS
HEAVY -Beaspreacs mattress, acs quilts
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT -sr rts dresses
sheets diapers, towels wor_( othes
PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVY - Work clothes lackets _br,;oats etc
MEDIUMWEIGHT -
Shirts uniforms, dresses slacks,_'C
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAY )NS. BLENDS -
T-Shirts. slacks, polo shirts, etc .......... PERMANENT PRESS
LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBER_ [polyester.
acrylic, etc.] AND BLENDS -
Dngerie, blouses, dresses, e,'= ......... PERMANENT PRESS
DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -
Sheer Curtains [2 or 3 panels] ............. PERMANENT PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS
Pillows. bras. etc ...... AIR
Plastic shower curtains tablecl -ths AIR
Rubber backed rugs ........ AIR
Olefin. polypropylene, sheer ny on ............ AIR
Drying these and other materials with heat can
damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.
SUGGESTED CYCLE
REGULAR HEAVY
REGULAR HEAVY
PERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS
Drying times
Drying times depend mostly on
the size of the load and the fabrics
in it. For other things that affect
drying time, see page 19 in your
"Laundry Guide."
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use
the cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops,
remove dry items and reset the
control.
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Lint screen
The lint screen
is inside the dryer
drum, on the
back wall. Clean
it before each
load. A screen
blocked by lint
Pull straight can increase
out. drying time.
I. Use the finger holes to pull the lint
screen straight out
2, Lightly squeeze the body as
shown, while pulling the cover off
3. Roll lint off the :_
screen with .
your fingers "_-_
DO NOT rinse
or wash the
screen. Wet /
lint is hard to
remove Squeeze body;
pull cover off.
4. Replace the cover on the body of
the lint screen
5. Push the lint screen straight back
in until it clicks into place
CAUTION: RUNNING THE DRYER WITH THELINT SCREEN LOOSE,
DAMAGED OR MISSING CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING, DAMAGE TO
FABRICS AND DRYER PARTS,OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.
This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. A qualified service person is
recommended for this job.
• Unplug power supply cord.
• Make sure dryer is cool.
•Metal edges may be sharp.
I. Remove back panel from dryer
2. Avoid touching thermostats,
wires, terminals and heater box.
3. Remove lint from shaded area
- see art- with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace back panel. Recon-
nect, exhaust duct, etc.
Level the washer/dryer.
\
Thermostats Heater Box
Exhaust Duct Outlet
Heal Element Terminals
13

Sacation care
t. Turn off both water faucets to
take pressure off inlet valves
and hoses.
2. Unplug power supply cord or
turn off electrical power supply,
3. Clean lint screen and lint filter.
Winterizing
Install and store your washer/dryer where it won't freeze. Because
some water stays in the washer, freezing can damage it. If yourwasher/
dryer is stored or moved during freezing weather, winterize it.
I. Shut off both water
faucets. Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses.
To use washer again:
I. Flush water pipes
and hoses.
2. Reconnect water in-
let hoses.
2. Put a quart of auto-
mobile-type anti-
freeze in the basket.
3. Turn on both water
faucets
4. To clean out anti-
freeze, run washer
through a complete
cycle with a
3. Run washer on a
drain and spin set-
ting [see page 10] for
about 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and
water.
cup of detergent.
If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:
• 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:
• Isthe lid closed?
• Is the power supply cord plugged in?
• Are fuses blown ora circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF WASHER DRAINS AT THE WRONG
TIME:
• The drain hose should be at least
28 inches above the floor and
secured.
• The drain hose should not fit tightly
in the drain pipe.
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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.
• Water can siphon out, [See "in-
stallation Instructions:'1
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
• Remember, the washer will stop
for about I_ 2 minutes after the
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
DRYER DOESN'T RUN OR
DOESN'T HEAT:
• Is it plugged in?
•Is the circuit-breaker tripped or
one or both of the fuses blown?
• Did you push START?
•Is the door closed?
• The AIR setting is without heat.
• The last minutes of heat settings
are without heat. See page 12

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
•Is the lint screen clean?
• Is the room cold?
• Check your "Laundry Guide,"
page 19.
2. If you need assistance*...
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE _
service assistance telephone num-
ber. Dial free from:
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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.
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number [see Step 2] or
look in your telephone directory
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3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a nationwide net-
work of franchised TECH-CARE"
service companies. TECH-CARE ser-
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the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
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4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service assis-
tance telephone number (see Step
2} and talk with one of our Consul-
tants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, M149022
If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for
assistance.
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