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
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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
8,~1985 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..
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
iiis&m
‘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
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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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2 knlls
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.