Whirlpool Thin Twin LT5000XM User manual

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Models LT5000XM
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LT5008XM
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Parts and features 1
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
WASHER CONTROLS
DRYER CONTROLS
WASHER LID LATCH
gP.;Lq;AL EXHAUST
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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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready.
1. ComDlete Model and Serial Num-
Comolete Model Number
bers (from the plate located as
shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty and sales
Purchose pole
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
Operating Instructions 12
Selecting a Cycle 13
Your Responsibilities 3 Drying Tips 14
Installation 3 Lint Screen 15
Operation 3 Lint Removal 15
Safety.. 4 WASHER. DRYER
Before Using Your Washer - Dryer 5 Vacation Care 16
WASHER Winterizing 16
Starting Your Washer 6 If You Need Service or
LidLatch 7 Assistance ,7
What Happens in Each Cyc!e 8 1.Before Calling for
Other Operating Instructions 10 Assistance 17
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10 2. If You Need Assistance. 18
DRYER 3. If You Need Service.. 18
Starting Your Dryer 41 4. If You Have a Problem 18
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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 qualltled 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.
‘Reter to the”lnstallation Instructlons”tor complete information.
You are personally responslble 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
electrical 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 wafer 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 18-191.
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics (“Use and Care
Guide,” page 13).
6. Remove and hang or fold items Immediately after drying.
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Starting your washer
I. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
l The water level can be set for EX
want to wash.
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 or too
little water can cause wear or
LARGE
(119 gals ‘451 L)’
MEDIUM
(96gals~363L)’
tearing of load items.
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
IX-SMALL
[7 3 gals ‘27 7 L)’
‘Approxlmale fill with load
l Match the wash water temperature
Recommended wash temperatures
to the type of fabrics and soils being
can be found in your “Laundry Guide:
washed.
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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
3. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
B. 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

What happens in each cycle
Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds 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
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
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regular
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heavy
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High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
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water from heavy or
a sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
High-speed agitation,
low-speed spin and cool-
ing of the wash water be-
fore the spin help clean
clothing and keep
wrinkles from setting into
permanent press fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
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2 knits
gentle
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Low agitation and spin
speeds and shorter wash
time gently wash delicate
items and washable
synthetic knits.
SOAK Cycle Periods of agitation and
soaking time clean
stained, yellowed, gray
or heavily soiled laundry.
Use recommended
amount of detergent.
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clockwise until it Doints to OFF and the cvcle ends.
NOTE:You may hear the sound of wate’r spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
help with the rinsing.
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High NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
Cr.aaA- permanent press fabrics.
1 SOAK 1 1 WASH 1 I SOAK I I WASH I I DRAIN I I HIGH I I WASHERI
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c- Pre-wash setting begins here (see page101
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Special care Is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
~our”Laundry Guide” tar proper use of this cycle. I I

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- * 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; 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 stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
l Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
l Push Control Knob in.
l Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SCAK Cycle?
l Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
l When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
SOAK Cycle should
followed by a Wash
Important: See additional care
information on page 7 of your
“Laundry Guide!’
‘To start soak 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.