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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to Idk ISelectedll K
Selected I1_ Inme :HJgr_l_
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
14
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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Ss_EI_DI_lr_FL___llkl2M,nutesI,LI No I_1 SPEEDI
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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.