Whirlpool Thin Twin LT5000XS User manual

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\ MODELAND SERIAL
NUMBERPLATE
- LINTSCREEN
- DRYERDRUM
/ WASHERCONTROLS
DRYERCONTROLS
WASHERLID LATCH
OPTIONALEXHAUST
OUTLET
LINTFILTER
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BASKET
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AGITATOR
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Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. Itwill be
easier to remove before the
washeredryer 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 informa-
tion ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Model Number
Numbers (from the plate located
as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your war-
ranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card
turnlshed with thls product.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Contents
PARTSAND FEATURES
BEFOREUSING YOUR
WASHER*DRYER .
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS .
WASHEROPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . .
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each
Cycle . . .
OTHEROPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . .
For a Rinse and Spin .
For a Drain and Spin
For a Soak or Pre-Wash
Cleaning the Lint Filter
DRYEROPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS . . .
Starting Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles .
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Timed Drying
Selecting a Cycle
Gentle Heat . .
DRYING TIPS . .
FLUFFAIR Setting . .
TUMBLEPRESS@Setting .
Mixed Loads . .
Drying Times . . .
Automatic DRI-MISER@
Control . .
LINT SCREEN .
LINT REMOVAL. .
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER-DRYER . . . . .
Cleaning Dryer Interior .
Vacation Care . .
Winterizing . . . . .
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . .
WASHERWARRANTY . . .
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Before using your
THIN TWIN* washeredryer
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, (see your “Laundry Guide”).
2. Measure and add detergent or soap to washer, [see your “Laundry
Guide”].
3. Load the washer properly, (see your “Laundry Guide”].
4. Select the water temperature, load size and cycle recommended for
the fabrics before starting the washer, (see pages 6 and 7).
5. Add other laundry aids to the washer according to instructions,
[see your “Laundry Guide”).
6. Properly sort the load for drying, (see your “Laundry Guide”).
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics, (see pages 14-16).
8. Remove and hang or fold items lmmedlately after drying.

Important safety instructions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when using your washer/dryer, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
Read these laundry Instructions for important use and
safety information before using your washer/dryer.
NEVER wash or dry items cleanec,
wasned, soaked in or spotted with wax,
paint, gasoline, or flammaole fluids in
the washer. The fumes can create c
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics cors-
taining these materials.
NEVERallow children to operate, pla;
wrth, or crawl inside the washer/dryer
Close supervision of children is necec--
sary when the washer/dryer is usea
near children.
When discarding an old washerlaryer,
ALWAYS remove the lid and door To
prevent accidental entrapmer-t
NEVERreach into the washer/dryer unt:!
all the motion stops. If the lid ISopened
while the washer basket isspinning, the
basket will automatically stop in a feM
secondi.
DO NOT install or store washer/dryer
where itwill be exposed to the weather.
DO NOT tamper with the controls.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer/dryer is
Installed, repaired and parts re-
placed by a qualified person.
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker-
osene) in or near your washer/dryer. Do
not add flammable fluids to the wash
water, The substances give off vapors
that can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION.
use only dryer fabric softeners specifi-
cally labeled as not being harmful to
the dryer
FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to mate-
rials can result from:
* drying rubber, rubber-like and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
. allowing lint to build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system - cleaning
should be done by a qualified
person.
Clean lint screen before or after each
load.
WARNING: If hot water has not been
used recently (usually two weeks or
longer], hydrogen gases may build up
in the water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
To prevent injury or damage, before
using your washer, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for sev-
eral minutes. Thiswill allow gases to es-
cape. Do not smoke or use any open
flame near the faucet while it is open.
DO NOT let dust, paper, rags, chem-
icals, etc. pile up around or under the
washer/dryer.
The washer/dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the “Installation
Instructions:
- SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS -
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before NEVERoperate the washer/dryer if...
leaving on vacation. l it ISnot working right
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord l it is damaged.
before attempting to service the wash- l parts are missing.
er/dryer. Shut off GAS VALVEif yours isa
gas dryer. 9 all panels are not in place.
l FOR YOUR SAFETYl
IF YOU SMELLGAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICALSWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISHANY OPENFLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELYCALL YOURGAS
SUPPLIER.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials, Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer/dryer:
l is properly maintained.
l is properly installed and leveled in a
well ventilated room on a floor that
can support the weight.*
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45°F (7.2”C)
because...
-the dryer will not operate properly
at cold temperatures.
- freezing temperatures can dam-
HAZARDOUS FUMEScan be formed if age the washer.
chlorine bleach is used in the same l is connected to the proper electrical
wash as ammonia or acids such as vin- supply, outlet, water supply, plumbing
egar or rust remover. fixtures, drain, and dryer exhausting
svstem.*
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry l is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
place where children can’t reach them
- in a locked cabinet if possible. l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washer/
ALWAYS read and follow instructions dryers.
on packages of detergent and laundry ‘Refer to the “Installation Instructions”
aids - especially warnings and for complete information.
precautions.

Washer operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
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Select
. Select a LOAD SIZE . WATER TEMPERATURES
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
l The washer can be set for EX
SMALL,MEDIUM or LARGEloads.
Select the water level that
matches the load size.
l Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabrics and soils being
washed.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry
Guide.”
See your “Laundry Guide” for details
on load sizes.
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the LARGE
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or (11.3galJ42.7 L)*
too little water can cause wear MED
or tearing of load items. EX SMALL 2siiT
(8.5 galJ32.1 L)’ : :
CAUTION:
DO NOT (5.6 gal.Bl.2L)’
OVERLOAD WASHER
*Approximate fill with load.

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;
. Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and
turn it to the right. It must be
pushed in and turned only
clockwise.
6. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 8 minutes of agitation in
the REGULARNORMAL 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. 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 set to a number and pulled out, the
washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR NORMAL Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
moderately soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
A special cycle with the
necessary cool-down
rinse which helps keep
wrinkles from setting
into Permanent Pressand
some synthetic fabrics.
WASH
8
7
Minutes
Low
Speed
REFILL
COOL
DOWN
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turns clockwise until it points to OFFand 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
help with the rinsing.
Genlie Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESScycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
RINSE
LOW
Speed
RINSE
Low
Speed
NOTE:Always use cold rinse water
for permanent press fabrics.
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KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
and spins delicate items
and washable knits.
A cycle that gently washes Alndicates the machine ispausing
for a brief soak period.
SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of deter-
gent. The SOAK Cycle
should always be fol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.
SUPER WASH Cycle
Usefor washing heavily
soiled loads that require
maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of
detergent recom-
mended when uslng
the SUPERWASH
Cycle.
1Pre-wash
setting
begins here.
(See page 121.
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