Whirlpool Thin Twin LT5005XM User manual

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WASHER l DRYER
Models LT5005XM
LT5009XM
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Parts and features
MODE AND SERIAL
NUMB1 R PLATE
LINT S :REEN
DRYER DRUM
WASH ? CONTROLS
DRYEL CONTROLS
WASH L!LID LATCH
OPTIC 4AL EXHAUST
OUTLI
LINT F IER
BASKE
AGITA 3R
RI move the Consumer Buy
Guic e label. It will be easier
to 16move before the
was’ier l dryer is used.
YCIJ should wipe out the
was’rer basket and dryer
drur I with a damp cloth be-
tore Jsing to remove dust
fron storing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Num HXS here
When you need service or (call with a
question, have this informatlon ready
1. Complete Model and Serial Num- ComF ete Model Number
bers (from the plate located as
shown). -
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Come ete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Purch, se ~~~~
Keep this book, your warranty and sales
slip together in a handy place There -
is no warranty registration to return. Servic : Company and
Proof-of-purchase is all that is required Telepl 3ne Number
for in-warranty service.
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Contents
Paae
Your Responsibilities.. O3
Safety.................... 4
Before Using Your
Washer l Dryer 5
WASHER
Starting Your Washer. 6
What Happens in Each
Cycle, 8
Other Operating
Instructions 10
Cleaning the Lint Filter 10
DRYER
Starting Your Dryer. 11
Operating Instructions 12
Selecting a Cycle. 13
Page
Drying Tips. 14
lint Screen, 15
lint Removal 15
WASHER. DRYER
Caring for Your
Washer l Dryer, 16
Cleaning Dryer Interior 16
Vacation Care 17
Winterizing 17
If You Need Service or
Assistance 18
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 18
2. If You Need Assistance 19
3. If You Need Service 19
4. IfYou Have a Problem 19
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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 qualified installer and make sure that
it has been..
1. Installed exactly according to the”lnstallation Instructions,”
including..
. 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”lnstallation Instructlons”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 d-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).
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 18-19).
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics (“Use and Care
Guide,” page 12-13).
8. Remove and hang or fold items lmmedlately after drying.

Starting your washer
1 Measure and add detergent
2 Place sorted load In washer.
3 Start washer
Select a Select WATER
1. LOAD SIZE
2. TEMPERATURES
0 Turn the knob to point at a setting *Match the wash water temperature
that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being
want to wash washed
l The water level can be set for EX Recommended wash temperatures
SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads can be found in your “Laundry Guide:
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
tearing of load items.
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
LARGE
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‘Approxtmale fill with load
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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
mrnutes of wash time The
drawtng shows 8 minutes of
agrtatron 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
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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
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily to moderately
soiled.
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle
ff 10 4 permanent
press
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A special cycle with the
necessary cool-down rinse
which helps keep wrinkles
from setting into Permanent
Press and some synthetic
fabrics.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle
Off
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gentle
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A cycle that gently washes
and spins delicate items
and washable knits. Wash
nylon hose in a net laundry
bag.
SOAK Cycle
Periods of agitation and
soaking time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of de-
tergent. The SOAK Cycle
should always be followed
by a Wash Cycle.
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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
help with the rinsing.
PARTIAL
DRAIN
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[Pause)
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for
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C- Pre-wash setting begins here (see pagelO)
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.
See your”laundry Guide” for proper use ot this cycle.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily solled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rrnse )
l Push Control Knob In
9 Turn clockwrse to any.on the dial
See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out
l The washer will fill to selected
level; agrtate 2 mrnutes, drain
and spin
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to dram
and spin out water
. Push Control Knob in
. Turn clockwrse to the bar just before
OFF See above drawing.
l Pull Control Knob out.
. The washer will dram and spin
for agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 and 9
For a soak or prewash
For best results, use warm Water
for soaking or pre-washing stained
laundry Hot water can Set
Stains.
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Use recommended amount of
detergent or pre-soak product.
Push Control Knob in.
Turn clockwrse to point at a number
in the SOAK Cycle?
Pull Control Knob out to start washer.
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
intormation 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.

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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.
Select
1. CYCLE and TIME Push the
2. START Button
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the time setting you Want In
the cycle you want.
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
3.
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.
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l Changing a setting
The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use. 11

Operating instructions
The automatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you
to select the degree of dryness you
prefer for the clothes being dried.
The Control Knob moves and stops
several times until the load reaches
the dryness setting you selected. Then
the knob automatically moves to
OFF and tumbling stops. For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to an* in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops,
feel the dried items.
Use
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR to
dry heavy
and medium-
weight cotton items. The load tum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes. This helps make the load
easier to handle
l If items are drier than you like, use
a setting to the right of the*the next
time v&l firv n kihilnr lnnd
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AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESSto dry
m permanent
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press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in.
l If items are not as dry as you like,
use a settina to the left of the * the
next time V&J dry a similar load
I’bneddxying
Use the TIMED DRYING Cycles for
any load you want to dry by time. For
example: small loads, large bulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted.
l Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want - from 10 to 50.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time. This
helps make the load easier to
handle.
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Selecting a cycle
TYPE OF LOAD
COllONS - LINENS
SUGGESTED
CYCLE
EXTRA HEAVY- Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels, jeans, corduroys,
workclothes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUTOMATIC
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases, REGULAR
cotton underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes, jackets,
raincoats ,..,._,,, ..,........, AUTOMATIC
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play clothes, PERMANENT
sheetsslacks, PRESS
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacksshirts .,..,,........................,..,....
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.]
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze,lace,etc. .,,..,..,,..,....,...............,.
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS AIR
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras, stuffed toys 20 MINS.
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.
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Drying tips
TIle dryer does not heat when the
Control Knob is set on AIR. This setting
can be used to fluff bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam rubber pillows,
stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
TUMBLE PRESS Setting
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such OS
items that may hove been packed
in a suitcase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
The load will tumble in heated air
for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for 5 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or told them as soon as the
dryer stops.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. 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.This is very
important for permanent press,
knits and other synthetic fabrics.
Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on.
l amount of moisture in the clothes.
9 type and weight of the fabric.
l size of the load.
l room temperature around the
dryer.
l temperature of the wash rrnse
water.
l amount of lint in the lint screen.
l dryer temperature selection.
See page 19 in your”Laundry Guide”
for more information
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Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint c
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
The lint screen IS
Inside the dryer pull
drum, on the
Dack wall
2. Lightly
squeeze the
boay S.S
shown while
I. Use tno finger
holes 73 pull
?‘-te III’ screen
5. LCOI; :Irv ,?f: the
WARNING: DO NOT run the
dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged or missing
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
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V’OU’ ilpiqeF; ..
DO NOi rinse
Squeeze body;
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 often,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified service person.
1. Remove bock 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 - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
l Avoid injury or damage-do not
put hands inside cabinet.
. Metal edges may be sharp.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
Thermostats ( ‘j Heaty Fox
Heat Elemekt Termmals
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Caring for your washer l dryer
When not washing, keep both water
faucets turned off. This takes the pres-
sure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
Never use the washer to...
l soak for more than 2 hours
l soak with chlorine bleach.
l soak with vinegar or other acids.
l soak or store urine soaked clothes.
Never leave or store wet, damp or
dry laundry in your washer or dryer.
Atter washing, use a soft dry cloth to
wipe the outside and inside dry.
leave washer lid up until the basket is
dry. Wipe up all spills. Spills allowed
to remain may dull or damage the
finish.
Remove loose and sharp objects
from pockets and cuffs before
washing or drying - pins, buckles,
etc. Close metal zippers.
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Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the washer or
dryer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts,
etc.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or near
your washer or dryer.
Cleaning dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such a denim blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. Ifthe interior is
discolored, clean with one of the
following methods to avoid staining
later load items.
Powdered laundry detergent and
very warm water
Make a paste with detergent and
very warm water. Apply paste to a
soft cloth and scrub area until all
excess dye is removed. Wipe thor-
oughly with a damp cloth. Tumble a
load of rags. -OR-
liquid spray household cleaner
Spray on stained area. Rub with a
cloth until all excess dye is re-
moved. Tumble a load of rags.

Vacation care
1. Turn off bott Nater faucets to
take pressu L:off inlet valves
and hoses
2. Unplug pov ‘?r supply cord or
turn off elec rlcal power supply
3. Clean lint s( reen and lint filter
Winterizing
Install and store your washer) dryer where It ion’t freeze Because
some water stays In the washer, freezing can d Image it If your washer;
dryer IS stored or moved dur ng freezing weatl er, winterize It
1. Shut off both water
faucets Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses
2. Put (:I quart of auto- 3. Run washer on a
motXile-type antl- drain and spin set-
freeze in the basket tlng (see page 10) for
a bout 30 seconds to
mix antifreeze and
water
To use the washer again.. .
1. Flush water pipes 3. Turrl on both water
and hoses. faucets
2. Reconnect water In-
let hoses
1. To clean out anti-
freeze, run washer
through a complete
cycle with a cup of
detergent
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1, Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
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
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Are both water faucets open?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer drains at the wrong
time:
l The drain hose should be at least 28
inches above the floor and secured.
l The drain hose should not fit tight-
ly in the drain pipe.
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l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
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 drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
If your washer stops during the per-
manent press cycle:
l Remember, the washer will stop for
about 2 minutes after the partial
drain during the cool-down period
in this cycle.
If your dryer does not run or heat:
l Isthe power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push START?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings
are without heat. See page 12.
If drying times seem too long:
l Is the lint screen clean?
l Is the room cold?
l See page 14 of this book and page
19 of your “Laundry Guide:’

2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 6 Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service*...
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chised TECH-CARE ”
7ECf/-CARE Service Compa-
FRANCHISEDSEIVICEj nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look
in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If you have a
problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better re-
spond to your request for assistance.
FSP is a registered trademark
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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts Look for this
FSP
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
@ tor your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
wll fit right ond work right, because they are
mode to the some exacting specihcations
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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a1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.