Whirlpool Thin Twin LT5000XV User manual

®
Appliances
Use&CareGuide
Model and serial
number plate
Lint screen
Dryer drum
Washer controls
Optional exhaust
outlet
Agitator
_Dryer controls
Washer lid latch
i Tub
Basket
Manual clean
lint filter
(inside agitator)
THINTWIN®
AUTOMATICWASHERDRYER
LT5OOOXVLT5OO4XV LT511DOXV

Contents Page
Important Safety
Instructions .................... 3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities ...... 4
Loading Suggestions
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Load sizes and water levels ..... 5
Washer Operating
Instructions
Starting your washer ........... 6
What happens in each cycle ..... 7
Other Operating Instructions
Rinse and spin ................ 11
Drain and spin ................. 11
Soak cycle .................... 11
Pre-wash cycle ................ 12
Manual clean lint filter .......... 12
Dryer Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer ............. 13
The automatic cycles ........... 14
Timed drying cycle ............. 15
Using TUMBLE PRESS ® ....... 15
Fluff air cycle .................. 15
End-of-cycle signal ............. 15
Gentle heat system ............ 15
Selecting a cycle ............... 16
Lint Removal ................... 16
If You Need Service Or
Assistance ..................... 18
Whirlpool Thin Twin ®
Warranty ....................... 20
© 1990 Whirlpool Corporation
If your Thin Twin has a Consumer
Buy Guide label, remove it. It will be
easier to remove before the washer is
used. To remove any remaining glue:
•Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
• Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
inn detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage
the finish. See "Important Safety
Instructions" on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to
remove dust from storing or shipping.
2
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.
• Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (next to dryer drum opening)
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
•Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical
switches.
3. Extinguish any open
flame.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or in-
jury to persons when using your Thin Twin, fol-
low basic precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before
using the Thin Twin.
•NEVER wash or dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the Thin Twin. The fumes
can create aFIRE HAZARD or EX-
PLOSlON. ALWAYS hand launder
and air dry fabrics containing these
materials.
•NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the Thin
Twin. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the Thin Twin is
used near children.
•When discarding an old Thin Twin,
ALWAYS remove the lid and door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
•NEVER reach into the Thin Twin
until all the motion stops. If the lid is
opened while the washer basket is
spinning, the basket will automati-
cally stop in a few seconds.
•DO NOT install or store Thin Twin
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
•DO NOT tamper with the controls.
•You are responsible for making
sure that your Thin Twin is
installed, repaired, and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.
• NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
gasoline, kerosene) in or near your
Thin Twin. Do not add flammable
fluids to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that
can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION.
• Use only dryer fabric softeners
specifically labeled as not being
harmful tothe dryer.
•FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can resultfrom:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lintto build-up inside
the dryer or exhaust system -
cleaning should be done by a
qualified person.
• Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
• If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in
the water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and al-
low water to run for several minutes.
This willallow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it isopen.
•DO NOT let dust, paper, rags, lint,
chemicals, etc. pile up, around or
under the Thin Twin.
• The Thin Twin must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

ImportantSafetyInstructions
Continued
Additionalsafetyinstructions
andyourresponsibilities
•ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation.
•ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
Thin Twin.®Shut off GAS VALVE if
yours isa gas dryer.
•DO NOT machine wash or dry glass
fiber materials. Small particles can
stick to fabrics laundered in following
loads and cause skin irritation.
•HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach isused in
the same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
•ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials ina cool, dry
place where children can't reach them
- in alocked cabinet if possible.
•ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids -especially warnings and
precautions.
• NEVER operate the Thin Twin if...
- it is not working right.
- it is damaged.
- parts are missing.
- all panels are not in place.
•You are responsible for making
sure that your Thin Twin:
-is properly maintained.
- is properly installed and
leveled in a well ventilated room on
a floor that can support the weight.*
-is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2°C)
because the dryer will not operate
properly at cold temperatures and
freezing temperatures can damage
the washer.
- is connected to the proper electrical
supply, outlet, water supply, plumbing
fixtures, drain and dryer exhausting
system.*
- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic Thin
Twins.
*Refer to the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
When not washing, keep both water
faucets turned off. This takes the pres-
sure off the water inlet valve and hoses.

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MIXED LOAD
1pair slacks
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
2 T-shirts
HEAVY WORK
CLOTHES
3 work shirts
2 pair pants
PERMANENT
PRESS
6 shirts
-or-
2double sheets
2 pillowcases
-or-
2single sheets
2 pillowcases
KNITS
2 slacks
2 shirts
-or-
3dresses
TOWELS DELICATES
9 bath towels 1 camisole
-or- 2 slips
6 bath towels 2 panties
3 hand towels 2 bras
6 wash cloths 1 nightie
1 half slip
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Loadsizesandwaterlevels
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.
LARGE
(11.3 gals./42.7 L)*
MEDIUM
(8.5 gals./32.1 L)*
EX SMALL
(5.6 gals.i21.2 L)*
*Approximate fill with load.
NOTE: Do not overload washer.

WasherOperatingInstructions
The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.
NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.
Startingyourwasher
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before
starting it.
1. Select a load size
• Turn the knob to point at asetting that
describes the size of load you want
to wash.
• Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few
small items), MEDIUM or LARGE
(a full load).
NOTE" For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your wash
load. For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level. Reduce wash time when using EX
SMALL or SMALL water level settings.
2. Select water temperature
•Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.
• The top temperature isthe wash
selection and the bottom temperature
is the rinse selection.
NOTE: Use warm wash water with
the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.
For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.
ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.
3. Select cycle and wash time
Start the washer
• Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.
• Stop when the indicator on the knob's
outer ring points to the number in the
wash cycle you want. The numbers
are minutes of wash time.

•Start the washer by pulling out the
Cycle Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the selected water level with the
selected wash water temperature.
After filling, the washer will agitate for
the selected number of minutes.
• Tostop the washer at any time,
push in the Cycle Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Cycle Control Knob.
Whathappensineachcycle
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 Contro_ Knob is set
to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts.
After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.
The washer will pause briefly
throughout each cycle. These pauses
are normal. They allow for the reversing
of the motor, normal washer operation
and the cool-down portion of the
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of
water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, water is
sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.
Gentle Wash System
For better fabric care in the REGULAR
and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the
last few minutes of wash agitation time.
Washer lid latch
Tohold the washer lid up, lift the lid until
it snaps past the latch under the control
panel. (See front cover.)
Torelease the lid, push the lid latch up.

Washer Operating Instructions
Continued
Regular/Heavy Cycle
A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics
that are heavily soiled. Regular/Normal Cycle
A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that
are moderately soiled.
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Permanent Press Cycle
A cycle designed for lightly to moder-
ately soiled permanent press and some
synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse
helps keep wrinkles from setting into
these items.
Knits Gentle Cycle
Acycle that gently washes and spins
lightly to moderately soiled delicate
items and washable knits.
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Alndicates that machine is pausing for
a brief soak period.

Washer Operating Instructions
Continued
Soak and Pre-Wash Cycles
Brief periods of agitation and soak time
help remove heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra pretreatment.
Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak additive. The
SOAK Cycle should always be followed
by a wash cycle.
Super Wash Cycle
Use for washing heavily soiled loads
that require maximum soil removal.
Double the amount of detergent
recommended when using the
SUPER WASH Cycle.
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After the partial drain, the washer
automatically refills and goes into the
REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle, Be sure to
use enough detergent for the double
wash.
NOTE: The pre-wash setting starts the
washer at the second wash period.
Special care is needed when soaking
or pre-washing laundry, See the Laun-
dry Guide for proper use of this cycle.
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