Whirlpool Thin Twin LT5000XL User manual

WASHER l DRYER
Model LT5OOOXL

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Parts and features
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LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
WASHER CONTROLS
DRYER CONTROLS
WASHER LID LATCH
OPTIONAL EXHAUST
OUTLET
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LINT FILTER
BASKET
AGITATOR
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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.
See your”Laundry Guide”
for tips on detergents, other
laundry alds and Instruc-
tlons for washing special
Items.
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from the plate located as
Complete Model Number
shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty and sales Purchase Date
slip together in a handy place. There
is no warranty registration to return.
Service Company and
Proof-of-purchase is all that is required
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
Operation .:::: I’ “1: 3 Lint Screen 13
Lent Removal 13
Safety 4 WASHER.DRYER
Before Using Vacation Care 14
Your Washer-Dryer 5 Winterizing 14
WASHER If You Need Service or
Starting Your Washer 6 Assistance 14
Lid Latch
What Happen’s.in’Each Cycle 7 I. Before Calling for
8 Assistance 14
Other Operating Instructions 10 2. If You Need Assistance 15
Cleaning the 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 quallfled installer and make sure 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”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 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 it
is unplugged or the
electrical power has
been turned off.

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 washier (“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 Gore Guide.” pages 6-7).
5. Add other laundry aids to the washer accordl~ng to inStrUCtiOnS (“Laundry
Guide,” pages 11-13).
6. Properly sort the load for drying (“Laundry Gut:je,” pages 1819).
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics (“USe and Care
Guide,” page 12).
8. Remove and hang or fold items lmmedlately r.:rfter drying.
.Tmk. 5

Starting your washer
Before starting your washer, be sure you have measured and added
detergent. and have put in a properly sorted load as recommended in
your “Laundry Guide:’
Position
1. SELECTOR SWITCH
l Move Selector Switch to WASHER
position. Washer will not operate
when switch is in DRYER position.
Select WATER
3. TEMPERATURES
@Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide’.’
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l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
. The water level can be set for EX
SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.
Select the water level that
matches the load size.
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
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 gals 45 1 LJ _
MEDIUM
(9 6 gals 36 3 L]’
EX-SMALL
(7 3 gals 27 7 L)’
‘Appronmote 1111with load

To hold the washer lid up, lift the I
until it snaps past the latch.
To release the lid, push the Ii
latch up.
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME:
4. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwrse.
6. 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.
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.
To set the controls for a rinse and spin,
a drain and spin, or a soak or pre-
wash, see page 10. 7

What happens in each cvcle
Each cycle has different agitation and spin’: peeds designed for different
kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each c {cle are the minutes of WASH
agitation time.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a numt er and pulled out,the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After a jitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help re
heavy soils and spit
water from heavy c
sturdy COttOn fabric
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
ff 10 4 permanent
press
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High-speed agitati
low-speed spin an
ing of the wash wa’
fore the spin help c
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permanent press fc
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
SOAK Cycle
nove
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cool-
?r be-
ean
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3rics.
Low agitation and : zin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash dl blicate
items and washabl ?
synthetic knits.
Periods of agitatior and
soaking time clear
stained, yellowed, ray
or heavily soiled la Indry.
Use recommendecl
amount of deterge, 1.

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle end
NOTE:You may hear the sound of water sprayir J during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is spray !d on the spinning load to
help with the rinsing.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
n
(Pause
about 1%
Minutes)
NOTE: Always use cold rinse w ater for
permanent press fabrics.
LOW
SPEED
SPIN
3 Spray
Rinses
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- Pre-wash setting begins here (see I: age101
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this c ycle.

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Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
You may need an extra rinse and Your washer can be set to drain
spin for heavily soiled loads which and spin out water.
need more detergent. [Extra de-
l Push Control Knob in.
tergent can require an extra rinse.]
l Turn clockwise to the bar just before
l Push Control Knob in. OFF. See above drawing.
l Turn clockwise to any@on the dial. l Pull Control Knob out.
See above drawing.
l The washer will drain and spin.
l Pull Control Knob out.
l The washer will fill to selected level
with cold water, agitate 2 minutes,
drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle,see pages 8 and 9.
For a soak or pre-wash
For best results, use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing soiled
laundry.
l Use enough detergent or pre-soak
product for a single load.
l Push Control Knob in.
.
Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.
Pull Control Knob out.
When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. Important: See additional
care information on page 7 of your
“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.
Cleaning the lint filter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates.
Check it often to make sure it’s clean
and is filtering at its best.
To remove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.
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Starting your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your “Laundry Guide”). Be sure the door is tightly closed.
Position
1. SELECTOR SWITCH Select
2. CYCLE and TIME
Move Selector Switch to DRYER
position. Dryer will not operate
when switch is in washer position.
Push the
3. START Button
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the time setting you want in
the cycle you want.
4 To stop and
. restart the dryer
To stop, open the door [or turn the
Control Knob to OFF).
To restart, close the door and push
the START button.
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.
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Selecting a cycle
Dryer cycles are designed forthe proper drying of different kinds of
fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles:
REGULAR HEAVY-The heat is off AIR - No heat. This cycle is useful
during the last 5 minutes of tumbling. when drying heat-sensitive items or
The load is cooled down for more when fluffing pillows and bedding
comfortable,handling. or dusting sheers and curtains.
PERMANENT PRESS-The heat is off
during the last Xlminutes 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.
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS SUGGESTED CYCLE
HEAW - Bedspreads, mattress pads. quilts
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts, dresses,
sheets, diapers. towels, work clothes
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PERMANENT PRESS
REGULAR HEAVY
REGULAR HEAVY
HEAVY - Work clothes, Jackets, ratncoats. etc
MEDIUMWEIGHT - PERMANENT PRESS
Shirts, uniforms. dresses, slacks, etc
KNITS PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -
T-Shirts. slacks, polo shirts, etc PERMANENT PRESS
LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS(polyester,
acrylic, etc ] AND BLENDS -
Lingerie, blouses, dresses, etc
DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels]
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS
Pillows, bras, etc
Plastic shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber backed rugs
Olefln. polypropylene. sheer nylon
PERMANENT PRESS
PERMANENT PRESS
AIR
AIR
AIR
AIR
Drying times
See page 19 in your “Laundry
Drying times will vary depending on: Guide” for more iflfOrmdiOn.
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
l type and weight of the fabric.
l size of the load.
l room temperature around the dryer.
NOTE: 120 volt dryers have longer
drying timed.
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Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest fab-
rics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry Items and reset the control.
To help reduce wrinkling,take
the load from the dryer as soon
as tumbling stops. Th’is is very
important for permanent press,
knits and other synthetic fabrics.
Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
The lint screen is
inside the dryer p
drum, on the stra
back wall.
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1. Use the finger
holes to pull
the lint screen
straight out.
DO NOT run the dryer with
the lint screen loose, dam-
aged or missing. Doing so
can cause overh8attng,
can damage fabrics and dryer
partsand can be a FIRE HAZARD.
1
2. Lightly
squeeze the
body, as
shown, while
pulling the
cover off
3. Roll lint off the
screen with
your fingers. Squeeze body;
DO NOT rinse pull cover off.
or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
4. Replace the cover on the body of
the lint screen.
5. Push the lint screen straight back
in until it clicks into place.
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 otten,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified service person.
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/dryer,
l Avoid electrical shock
hazard- unphrg power
supply cord or turn off
8l8clricat power.
. Avoid injury or damage-da not
put hands k#ild8 Cabinet.
l Metal edg8s may be sharp.
l Make sure dryer is cool. Heat
Element Terminals 13

Vacation care
1. Turn off both water faucets to
take pressure off inlet valves
and hoses.
Winterizing
2. Unplug power supply cord or
turn off electrical power supply.
3. Clean lint screen and lint filter.
Install and store your washer/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-
and drain water drain and spin set-
freeze in the basket.
inlet hoses. ting (see page 10) for
a bout 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and
To use washer again: water.
1. Flush water pipes 3. Turn on both water
and hoses. faucets.
2. Reconnect water 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?
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 rinse
cycles.
l Are both water faucets open?
l Are fuses blown or circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
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 1’ 2minutes after the
partial dram during the cool-
l Is Selector Switch set in WASHER position? down period in this cycle.
IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN: DRYER DOESN’T RUN OR
l Is the lid closed? DOESN’T HEAT:
l Is the power supply cord plugged in?
l Is it plugged in?
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped? . Is the circuit-breaker tripped or
one or both of the fuses blown?
IF WASHER DRAINS AT THE WRONG TIME: ’ Did YOU push START?
l The drain hose should be at least
l Is the door closed?
28 inches above the floor and
l The AIR setting is without heat.
secured. . The last minutes of heat settings
9 The drain hose should not fit tightly are without heat. See page 12.
in the drain pipe.
l Is Selector Switch set in DRYER
position?
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DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean?
l Is the room cold?
l Check your”Laundry Guide:’
page 19.
l 120 volt dryer has longer drying
times
2. If you need assistance*. ..
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE@
service assistance telephone num-
ber. Dlal tree trom:
Contlnental U.S. . . . (800) 2534301
Mlchlgan . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . [phone]
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 rn your
area.
3. If you need service*... 4. If you have a problem*. ..
Whirlpool has a nationwide net-
work of franchised TECH-CAREa
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
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:
x r.Guy Turner, Vice President
hirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or
look in your telephone directory
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