Whirlpool Thin Twin LT5000XM User manual

WASHER • DRYER
Models LT5000XM
LT5004XM
LT5008XM
owave Ovens, TrashCompactors, RoomAir Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers

Parts and features
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
WASHER CONTROLS
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 isused.
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. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers [from the plate located as
shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty and sales
slip together in a handy place. There
is no warranty registration to return.
Proof-of-purchase is all that is required
for in-warranty service.
Complete Model Number
Complete Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and
Telephone Number

Contents
Your Responsibilities ............
Installation ...................
Operation ....................
Safety ........................
Before Using Your Washer, Dryer
WASHER
Starting Your Washer ..........
Lid Latch ...................
What Happens in Each Cyc!e .
Other Operating Instructions ..
Cleaning the Lint Filter ........
DRYER
Starting Your Dryer ............
3
3
3
4
5
Operating Instructions ........ 12
Selecting a Cycle ............ 13
Drying Tips ................... 14
Lint Screen ................... 15
Lint Removal ................. 15
WASHER• DRYER
Vacation Care ............... 16
Winterizing ................... 16
6 IfYou Need Service or
7 Assistance ................. 17
8 I. Before Calling for
10 Assistance ............... 17
10 2. IfYou Need Assistance .... 18
3. IfYou Need Service ....... 18
11 4. IfYou Have a Problem .... 18
©t984 Whirlpool Corporation
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 qualified installer and make sure that
it has been...
I. 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 is adequate ventilation and protection from weather;
•the floor is strong enough to support the weight:
•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...
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/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.dryer
For best washing and drying results, you must take some very important
steps before, during and after each load:
4. 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},
$. Add other laundry aicls to the washer according to instructions {"Laundry
Guide," pages it-t3].
6. Properly sod the load for drying ["Laundry Guide," pages 18-t9}.
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics {"Use and Care
Guide." page t3}.
8. Remove and hang or fold items Immediately after drYing.
_Tmk. 5

Starting your washer
1. Measure and add detergent.
Before starting your washer: 2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
Select a
1. oAn SiZE Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
• 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.
•Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide'.'
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
tearing of load items.
.,_1_ DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE
[f19gals /451L)"
MEDIUM
(9.6 gols /36.3 L)"
EX-SMALL
[73gals./277 L)"
•Approximate fill with load
6

Toholcl the washer licl up, lift the lid
until it snaps past the latch,
To release the lid, push the lid
latch up,
Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
3. Start the washer
A. Push inthe Control Knob and
turnittothe right.Itmust be
pushed inand turned only
clockwise.
B. Stop on a number inthe cycle
you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time. The
drawing shows 8 minutes of
agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
C= Startthe washer by pullingout
the Control Knob. The washer
willfillto the levelyou setwith
wash water of the selected
temperature.Afterfilling,the
washer willagitateforthe
selected number ofminutes.
D= Tostop 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 setto a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
High agitation and
spin speeds help remove
heavy soils and spin
water from heavy or
sturdy cotton fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
permanent
press
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.
_I w^s.I
Speecl:
Selected
I I-I ,,m_/
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
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.
1 w^s_I
.ow
Mi2utes

clockwise until it points.to OFF and the cycle ends.
NOTE:You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to
heipwith the rinsing.
DRAIN
No
Agitation Agitation
IPARTIALJ DRAIN
DRAIN J No
[Pause J Agitation
about 11/2J
Minutes] I
I REFILL J I wASH I
High
IX°w°_I)1s°=e°_I
I I'1M,nutesI
I)_)1 DeePRinseFILLt°rI__i__d 3SPEEDsPINLOWISpray
Ji R,nsesrl l iM,nutesri I I R'n'e'I
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
J DRAINI I LOWI I FILLI _ I DRAINI
.o... ....o.i ls! u : l lI
AgitationIII SPIN III Deep Agitation
Iql 3 Spray Iql Rinse
J" I Rinses J'l
J SOAK I_
6
Minutes
No
Agitation
WASH
Low
Speed;
2
Minutes
Pre-wash setting begins here [see pagelO]
ISpecial care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your "Laundry Guide" for proper use of this cycle. I

Other operating instructions
lo
regular permanent
heavy heavy permanent
For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin
"Youmay need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
• Push Control Knob in.
• Turn clockwise to anyeon the dial.
See above drawing.
=Pull Control Knob out.
•The washer will fill to selected
level: agitate 2 minutes: drain
and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in
For a soak or ple-wash
For best results,use warm water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry. Hot water can set stains.
22
Your washer can be set to drain
and spin out water.
• Push Control Knob in.
• Turn clockwise to the bar lust before
OFF. See above drawing.
• PullControl Knob out.
* The washer willdrain and spin.
each cycle,see pages 8 and 9.
• Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
• Push Control Knob in.
*Turn clockwise to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle.*
e Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
e When the cycle is over, add de-
tergent for the next selected wash
cycle. The SOAK Cycle should
always be followed by a Wash
Cycle.
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 f'dter
fO
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.
Toremove it for cleaning, press the
release and pull straight out. Instruc-
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.