Whirlpool Thin Twin LT4900XM User manual

WASHER l DRYER
Model LT4900XM
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MODEL AND SERIAL
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NUMBER PLATE
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LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
WASHER CONTROLS
SELECTOR SWITCH
DRYER CONTROLS
WASHER LID LATCH
Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label. It will be easier
to remove before the
washer l 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 Serial Uumbers here
When you need service or call Watt I
question, have this Inform&Ion rea.1 i
1. Complete Model and Serial Nun
? .,npletix Vodel Wumber
bers (from the plate located as
shown)
2. Purchase date from sales slrp
:lsmplete 5erlol Number
Copy this rnformation In these spact--s --
Keep this book, your warranty and sales Purchose oole
slip together in a handy place There
is no warranty registration to return Servrce Company and
Proof-of-purchase ISall that is require !
Telephone Number
for in-warranty service
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Contents
DRYER
Starting Your Dryer 11
Your Responsibilities 3 Selecting a Cycle 12
Installation 3 Lint Screen 13
Operation 3 Lint Removal 13
Safety 4 WASHER. DRYER
Before Using Vacation Care 14
Your Washer-Dryer 5 Winterizing .I4
WASHER If You Need Service or
Starting Your Washer 6 Assistance 14
Lid Latch 7 I. Before Calling for
What Happens in Each Cycle 0 Assistance 14
Other Operating Instructions 10 2. If You Need Assistance 15
Lint Filter 10 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 responsible for Installation. Have your
washer/dryer installed by a qualifled installer and makesure that
it has been.. .
1. Installed exactly according to the”lnstallation Instructions;’
including...
l proper electrical supply, outlet and grounding:*
l proper water supply, plumbing fixtures and drain;*
l proper dryer exhausting system.*
2. Installed and leveled In a room where.. .
l there is adequate ventilation and protection from weather;
l the floor is strong enough to support the weight;
l The temperature is above 45°F (7.2%) because.. .
-the dryer will not operate properly at cold temperatures.
-freezing temperatures can damage the washer.
*Refer to the “Installation InstructIons” for complete informatlon.
You are personally responsible for proper use of your
washer /dryer. You must be sure that it is.. .
1. 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 /dryer.
DO NOT try to service
this appliance unless
is unplugged or the
electrlcal power has
been turned off.
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Before using your
THIN TWIN*
washer l dryer
For best washing and drying results, you must take some very important
steps before, during and after each load:
1. 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).
5. 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
l 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.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
Use less than a full tub of water
when you have less than a full
load to wash.
LARGE [II 9 gds 45’ t)
MEDIUM 19 6 gals 36 3 L).
EX-SMALL 17 3 pals 27 7 Ll’
Approximate IIll twtt- load
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l Turn the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Knob to a setting with the wash and
rinse water temperatures you want
for the load.
l This drawing shows a warm wash
and cold rinse.
For recommended wash temper-
atures, see page 8 in “laundry
Guide.”
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can tear items.

To hold the washer lid up, lift the I’
until it snaps past the latch.
To release the lid, push the Ird
latch up.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME:
3. s
tart the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right It must be
pushed In and turned cnly to the
right (clockwlse)
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want The numbers ore
mrnutes of wash time The
drowrng shows 8 minutes of
agitation In the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer
WIII 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
Toset the controls for a rinse and spin.
o drain and spin, or a sook 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 set to a number and pulled out, the
REGULAR HE.4VY Cycle
Use for sturdy whrte and
colorfast cottons, and for
heavy work clothes Hugh
agitation and sprn
speeds are desrgned to
help remove heavy soils
and spin water from
heavy cotton fabrics
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
Use for permanent press
fabrics Cooling of the
wash water before the
spin helps prevent the
setttng of wrrnkles
KNITS GENTLE Cycle
SOAK Cycle
-The washer pauses for about
I’ 2 minutes after partial drain
Low agrtatlon and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time make this cycle the
one to use for delicate
Items and washable
synthetic knits Wash
nylon hose or panty hose
In a net laundry bag
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.

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 ISsprayed on the spinning
load to help with the rinsing.
NOTE: Always use COLD rinse water
for permanent press fabncs
Special care is required forthe handling of a load when soaking or pre-
washing.
See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle.
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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
l Push Control Knob in.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to any dot on the
l Turn clockwise to the bar just
dial. See above drawing. before OFF in any cycle See
l Pull Control Knob out. above drawing.
l The washer will fill with rinse Water,
l Pull Control Knob out.
agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin
l The washer will drain and spin
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 and 9.
For a soak or pre-wash
l Use enough detergent or presoak
product for a single load
l Push Cycle Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a num-
ber in the SOAK Cycle.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. (IMPORTANT: See page 7 in
“Laundry Guide.“)
l 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
Clean the lint filter 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 Jand 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.
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To stop and
. restart the dryer
Push the
2. START Button
The dryer will start tumbling when
YOU oush the START Button.
To change
4. the setting
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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.
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Selecting a cycle
Dryer cycles are designed for the p
fabrics This dryer has 3 Cycles:
REGULAR HEAVY-The heat is off
during the last 5 minutes of tumbling.
The load is cooled down for more
comfortable handling.
PERMANENT PRESS-The heat is off
during the last ?Umuwtes of tumbling
to help keep wrinkles from setting
in. Clothing wrinkled from packing
lroper drying of different kinds of
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 SUGGESTED CYCLE
HEAVY - Beaspreazs q J?tr?jS. aas .:ijllts
ISEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT -~ St rts dresses
sheets alapers, towels vvofr( ( sfhes
PERMANENT PRESS
REGULAR HEAVY
REGULAR HEAVY
HEAVY - Work clotres jacke’s iirl.:oars eti
MEDIUMWEIGHT - PERMANENT PRESS
Shirts uniforms. dresses slacks p-‘c
KNITS PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAY )NS BLENDS -
T-Shirts slacks, polo shirts. etc PERMANENT PRESS
L!GHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBER:)(polyester,
acrylic etc ) AND BLENDS -
Llngerle, blouses. dresses. et3 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
Olefln polypropylene, sheer ny on AIR
Drying these and other materials with heat can
damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.
Drying times Mixed loads
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.”
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.
1. 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 1
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 THE LINT 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. I
l Unplug power supply cord.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
. Metal edges may be sharp.
1. 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/drvec
Thermostats Heater
Box
/
ExhIau
Heat Element Terminals

Vacation care
1. Turn off both water faucets to 2. Unplug power supply cord or
take pressure off inlet valves turn off electrical power supply
and hoses. 3. Clean lint screen and lint filter.
Winterizing
Install and store your washer I dryer where it won’t freeze. Because
some water stays in the washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer!
dryer is stored or moved during freezing weather.winterize it.
1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of auto- 3. Run washer on a
faucets. Disconnect mobile-type anti- drain and spin set-
and drain water freeze in the basket. ting [see page IO] for
inlet hoses. about 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and
To use washer again: water.
1. Flush wafer pipes 3. Turn on both water
and hoses. faucets
2. Reconnect wafer in- 4. To clean out anti-
let hoses. freeze, run washer
through a complete
cycle with a 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:
l Is the power supply cord
plugged in?
l Are both water faucets open’
l Are fuses blown or ctrcuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged In3
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
IF WASHER DRAINS AT THE WRONG
TIME:
l The drain hose should be at least
28 inches above the floor and
secured.
l 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...
l The washer may seem to be
draining during wash and rrnse
cycles.
l Water can siphon out. [See “ln-
stallation Instructions:‘)
IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING
THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:
l Remember, the washer will stop
for about 112minutes after the
partial drain during the cool-
down period in this cycle.
DRYER DOESN’T RUN OR
DOESN’T HEAT:
l Is It plugged in?
l Is the circuit-breakertrrpped or
one or both of the fuses blown?
l Did you push START?
l Is the door closed?
9 The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings
are without heat. See page 12

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
. Is the lint screen clean?
l 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:
Continental U.S. . . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . (800) 253-l 121
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-
work of franchised TECH-CARE R
service companies. TECH-CARE ser-
vice 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
FRANCHISED SERVICE
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory
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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, Ml 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 infor-
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assistance.
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