Whirlpool THIN TWIN LTE5243BW2 User manual

UseAndCare
A Note ToYou 2
Understanding
Safety
Getting To Know
Your Washer/Dryer
Operating Your
Washer
3
6
7
Operating Your
Dryer
Caring For Your
Washer/Dryer
Laundry Tips
If You Need
Assistance Or
Service
12
16
20
33
Warranty 36
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
THIN TWIN" AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool ® appliance.
You have purchaseda quality, world-classhome appliance.Years ofengineering experience have
gone intoitsmanufacturing.To ensure manyyears oftrouble-free operation,we have developed
this Use and Care Guide. It isfull ofvaluable informationon howto operate and maintainyour
appliance properlyand safely. Please read itcarefully.Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship RegistrationCard providedwith yourappliance. Thiswill help us notifyyou about any new
informationon your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbolsand statements. Please pay special attentiontothese symbols
and follow any instructionsgiven. Here isa briefexplanation ofthe use of each symbol.
This symbolwill help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
and electricalshock.
This symbolwillhelp you avoidactions
whichcould cause productdamage
(scratches,dents, etc.) and damage
toyour personalproperty.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is
toll-free 24 hours a day.
ifyou have a questionconcerningyourappliance'soperation, or ifyou need service,first see =If
You Need AssistanceOr Service" onpage 33. Ifyou need further help, call us. When calling,you
will need to knowyourappliance's completemodel numberand serial number.You can find this
informationon the model and serial numberlabel (see diagram on page 6). Foryour convenience,
we have includeda handy place below for you to recordthese numbers,the purchase date from
the salesslip and yourdealer's name and telephone number. Keep this bookand the sales slip
together in a safe place for futurereference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

Understanding Safety
For your safety, the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer/dryer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
•Read all instructionsbefore usingyour
THIN "I'WIN®washer/dryer.
•Do not machinewash or machine dry
itemscleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spottedwith wax, paint, gasoline,oil, dry
cleaningsolvents,or otherflammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.Always handwash and line
dry itemscontainingthese materials.
•Flammable fluids (dry-cleaningsolvents,
kerosene, gasoline,etc.) shouldnot be
used or stored in or near yourwasher/
dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to your
wash water. These substancesgive off
vapors that can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
•Do not allowchildrento operate, play with,
or crawl on or insideyour washer/dryer.
Supervise childrencloselywhen your
washer/dryer isused near them.
•Beforeyourwasher/dryer isremoved from
service or discarded, remove the lidand
doorto prevent accidentalentrapment.
•After starting a cycle, do not reach intothe
basket unlessthewasher Cycle Control
Knob ispushed in and all motionstops.
• Do not reach intoyourdryer ifthe drumis
moving.
•Do notdry rubber, rubber-like,or heat-
sensitivematerials withheat.
•Do nottamper with the controls.
• Ifyour hotwater has not been used
recently(usually2 weeks or longer),
hydrogengases may buildup inyour
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
preventinjuryor damage, beforeusing
yourwasher/dryer, turnon all hotwater
faucets and allowwater torun forseveral
minutes. Thiswill allowgases toescape.
Do not smoke or use any open flame near
yourfaucet while itisopen.
Please ...
•Installand level washer/dryer in a well-
ventilated roomand on a floor that can
supportthe weight.*
•Connect washer/dryer tothe correct
3-prongoutlet, electricalsupply,water
supply,and drain.*
•Groundwasher/dryer properly.*
•Have onlya qualifiedperson install,
repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.
•Protectwasher/dryerfrom the weather
and keep itwhere the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
•Maintain washer/dryer properly.
•Use onlyfabric softenersspecifically
labeled as not being harmfulto the dryer.
•Do not allowlintto buildup insidethe
dryeror exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodicallybya qualified
person.
•Clean lintscreen beforeor after each
load.
• Do not letdust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up aroundor under your
washer/dryer.
*See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Understanding your responsibilities
•Unplug the powersupply cordor turnoff
electrical powerbefore attemptingto
serviceyour washer/dryer. Shut offgas
valve ifyou have a gas washer/dryer.
• Do not wash or dry itemsthat are soiled
withvegetable or cookingoil. These items
may contain some oilafter laundering.
Due to the remainingoil, the fabric may
smoke or catchfire by itself.
•Store flammable solventsorfluids away
from your washer/dryer.
•Dry cleaningsolventsor fluidsshould
never be put directlyintoyourwasher/
dryer.
•Store detergent, laundryaids and other
materialsin a cool, dry place where
childrencannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet ifpossible).
•Read and follow instructionson packages
of detergent and laundryaids, especially
warningsand precautions.
• Do not usechlorine bleachand ammonia
or acids (suchas vinegar or rust remover)
in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can
form.
•Unplug power supplycordbefore attempt-
ingto service your washer/dryer.
•Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass
materials. Small particles can stick to the
fabrics in following loads and cause skin
irritation.
•Never operate your washer/dryer if:
-it is notworking right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing.
-all panelsare notin place.
-the lintscreen is loose, damaged, or
missing.
•Be sure thatyourwasher/dryer:
-is properlyconnectedto fuel and exhaust
systems(gas dryers mustbe vented
outdoors).*
-is not installedagainstdraperies or
curtains,or on carpet.*
-is usedonly for jobs normallyexpected
ofa home washer/dryer.
-is not used byanyone unable to operate
itproperly.
*See the InstallationInstructions.
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Getting To Know Your
Washer/Dryer
The parts and features of yourTHIN TWIN®washer/dryer are illustratedin this section.Become
familiarwith all parts and features beforeusingyourwasher/dryer.
Optional
exhaust
outlet
Washer conbols
Lid instructions
Agitatol
/
Model and serial
number label
Dryer drum
Lint screen
Dryer controls
Basket Tub
Other features not shown:
Automatic dryness control
End of cycle signal
Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)
End of cycle signal
Your dryer soundsa signal to letyou know
when the selected cycle is finished. The
signal cannot be adjusted or turned off.
The signal is helpful when drying perma-
nent press, synthetics, and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer
stops tumbling.

Operating Your Washer
In This Section Page
Before starting your washer .............................. 7
Starling or stopping your washer ..................... 7
SelecUng aload size .......................................... 7
SeleclJng wash-rinse temperatures .................. 8
Page
SelecUng a cycle and Urne .............................. 8
Using rinse and spin ...................................... 10
Using drain and spin ..................................... 10
What happens in each cycle ......................... 11
Operating yourwasher properlyensuresmaximum washingefficiency.This section givesyou
importantinformationto help you toselect a cycle, time, and temperaturefor yourwash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted NOTE: Ifyour washer/dryer has a Consumer
loadin the washer beforestarting.See page 20 Features Guide, remove itand place itin your
for additional=Beforeyou wash or dry" Use and Care Guide.
information.
Starting or stopping your washer
Starting your washer:
1. Select loadsize and water temperatures.
2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turnit
clockwise. Stop when the indicatoron the
knob'souter ring pointsto the number in the
wash cycleyou want. The numbers are
minutesof wash time.
3. Pullout the Cycle Control Knob.
Refer to pages 8-10 for additionalinformation
to helpyou make selections.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
• To stopthe washer at any time, pushin the
Cycle ControlKnob.
•To restartthe washer, close the lid(if neces-
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Selecting a load size
Position the LoadSize Selector at the setting
that correspondsto the size loadyou want to
wash. Select a loadsize based uponthe size
of the load and the fabricyou are washing.See
pages 20-21 for additionalloadinginformation.
To changethe load size settingafter the
washer has started to fill, move theSelector to
RESET, then tothe desired newsetting.

Load size tips
•Itemsshouldmove freely in the washer. Do
notoverload the machineor select a load size
that is toosmall for the wash load.
•Use a large load size setting for best results
with permanent press clothes.
•Reduce wash time when usinga small load
size setting. Loadswith onlya few small items
need lesswash time.
Selecting wash-rinse temperatures
Match the water temperatureto the type of
fabric and soilsbeing washed. The top tempera-
ture isthewash water and the bottomtempera-
ture is the rinsewater.
Water temperature tips
•Usewarm wash water withthe Permanent
Press and Delicate cycles.
•Always use cold rinsewater for permanent
pressfabrics.
•For heavilysoiled permanent pressor knit
clothes, prewash or presoak beforewashing in
warm water.
See the =Water usage guide"on page 25 for
more information.
Selecting a cycle and time
You willfind information you need to help you
make correctcycle selectionsin this section.
• Pages 9-10: Use the information on these
pages to guide you when selecting a wash
cycle and time.
• Page 11: Use this page to help you under-
stand what happens during a wash cycle.

Regular cycle
The Regular cyclefeatures the Gentle Wash
system and highspin speeds toshorten drying
time.
•Use HEAVY, 12 minutesofwash time, to
clean sturdily-constructedcottonand linen
fabrics that are heavilysoiled.
•Use NORMAL, 8 minutesof wash time, to
clean cottonand linenfabrics that are lightly
to moderately soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cyclefeatures the
Gentle Wash system, a cool-downrinse, and
low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
•Use 10 minutesofwash time toclean
permanent press and some syntheticfabrics
thatare moderately soiled.
•Use 6 minutesofwash time toclean perma-
nent press and somesyntheticsthatare
lightlysoiled.
NOTE; The washer pauses brieflyduringthe
wash cycle. This isnormal for washer
operation.
Delicate cycle
The Delicatecycle features a reduced agitation
speed for gentle soilremoval. Low spinspeeds
reducewrinkling.
•Use 8 minutes ofwash time to clean delicate
itemsand washable knitsthatare moderately
soiled.
•Use 6minutes of wash time to clean delicate
items and washable knits that are lightly
soiled.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periodsof
agitationand soak time to help remove heavy
soilsand stains that need pretreatment.
•Use warm water when soaking laundry.(Hot
water can set stains.)See pages 22-24 for
stain removal information.
•Use the amountof detergent or presoak
additive recommended bymanufacturer.
•After the Soak cycleends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
Regular cycle
Permanent press cycle
Delicate cycle
Soak cycle
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Pre-Wash
Pre-Wash features a briefperiodof highspeed
agitationto help remove heavy soilsand stains
that need pretreatment.
•Use warm water for prewashingstained
laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See
pages 22-24 for stain removal information.
•After Pre-Wash ends, add detergent and set
a new wash cycle.
Super Wash cycle
Super Wash automaticallyprewashesthe
laundryand advances intothe Regular wash
cycle. (The washer does not need to be reset
after the Super Wash cycle.) Use thiscycle
when washing heavilysoiledloads that need
maximumsoil removal.
•Forproper cleaning, use doublethe amount
of detergent recommendedfor a wash cycle.
NOTE: The machine pauses duringSuper
Wash. This is normalfor washer operation.
Using rinse and spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled
clothes,or washing special-care items, you
may want an extra rinseand spin.
1. Push Cycle Control Knobin and turn
clockwiseto RINSE, as illustrated.
2. PullCycle Control Knob out.The washer
fills to selected loadsize, agitates,drains,
and spins.
Using drain and spin
Adrain and spin may help shorten drying times
for some heavy fabrics or special-care items
by removing excess water.
1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer
drains, and then spins.
10
Pr_,wuh
Super wash cycle

What happens in each cycle
When the Cycle Control Knobis set to a
number and pulledout,the washer fills (tothe
selected load size) before agitationand timing
start. The washer will beginagitatingimmedi-
ately after filling; agitationcanoccurwith the
washer lidup or down. After agitationstarts,
the Cycle Control Knob turnsclockwiseuntilit
pointsto OFF and the cycleends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.
NOTE: AGentle Wash system helps protect
yourfabrics by reducingwash agitationspeed
duringthe last few minutesof wash agitationin
the Regularand Permanent Press cycles.
WASH
Fill
Wash*
°Agital_onspeedisreducedinthelast few
minutesofmostcycles.This provides
betterfabric care.
_j Drain (or partialdrain*)
No agitation
*The Permanent Press cycle partially
drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
_[_ Spin
RINSE
Fill
Rinse
_ Drain-No agitation
_ Spin-Spray rinse
Spin
U Off
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Operating Your Dryer
In This Section Page
Before starting your dryer ................................ 12
Star'dng your dryer ............................................ 12
Stopping your dryer .......................................... 12
Page
Resta_ng your dryer ........................................ 12
Understanding your cycles .............................. 13
SelecUng the right cycle and setting ............... 15
The information in this section helps you learn to use yourdryer efficientlyand safely. Refer to
=Laundry Tips"on page 20 for additionalcontrolsetting,sorting,and loadinginformation.
Before starting your dryer
Wipe thedryer drumwith a damp clothbefore If your dryerhas a Consumer Features Guide,
using to remove dustfrom storingand remove it and place itwith your Use and Care
shipping. Guide.
Starting your dryer
1. Loadclothes intothe dryer and close the
door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knobeitherway to
the desired setting.
3. Pushthe Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stopsautomaticallywhen a
cycle ends.
Stopping your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knobshould point to
an OFF area when the dryer is notin use. If you
want to stopthe dryer beforethe cycleis
finished, turn the Cycle Control Knobto an OFF
area.
Restarting your dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycleand temperature (if
necessary).
3. Pressthe Start Button.
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Push to start

Understanding your cycles
See the chart belowfor descriptionsof the cyclesthatare onyour dryer. See page 15 forhelp in
selectingthe right cycle.
NOTES:
• Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (,) to dry mostloads. (See page 14.)
•Shaded areas in the illustrationsshow cycle
locations.
•The lastfew minutes of all cyclesare without
heat to make the load easier to handle.
• To help reduce wrinkling,remove the load
fromthe dryer as soon as tumblingstops.
This isimportantfor permanent press,knits,
and syntheticfabrics.
CYCLES CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
Timed cycle
Use your Timed cycleto completedryingif
some itemsare damp after automaticdrying.
This cycle isalso usefulfor small loads or
large bulkyitems.
•For a damp dry,turn the Cycle Control
Knobto 30 minutesor less.
using the TUMBLE PRESS ®
cycle
The TUMBLE PRESS cycle removes
wrinkles from clothes that have been
packed in a suitcase, or from items not
removed from the dryer at the end of a
cycle. Put only a few items in your dryer for
best results when using this cycle. As soon
as the dryer stops,fold or put the items on
hangers.
Fluff Air cycle (no heat)
The Fluff Air cycle is unheated. Use this
cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc.
See Warning on page 15.
continued on next page
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CYCLES CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
Automatic cycle(s)
Use an automaUc cycle to dry most loads.
• Your automaticcycle shutsoftwhen the
selected dryness isreached.
• The Cycle Control Knobwillnot move until
the load isalmost dry. Afterthe cool-down,
the Cycle Control Knobautomatically
moves to an OFF area and tumbling
stops.
Dry most loads using the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting (*),
•If the load isdrier than you like, selecta
settingcloserto LESS DRY the next time
you dry a similarload.
•Ifthe load isnot as dryas you like, com-
plete dryingusinga Timed cycle. Select a
settingclosertoVERY DRY the nexttime
you dry a similarload.
Automatic Regular
The (*) indicatesthe Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting.This cyclecan be used for
heavy and mediumweight cottonitems, such
as towels, bluejeans, corduroys,bedspreads,
and linens.
Automatic Permanent Press
Use this cycleto dry permanent press items,
knits,and other syntheticfabrics.
*Energy preferred automaUc =etUng
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Selecting the right cycle and setting
Use the chart below to guide youwhen making
drying selections.
•Do not overdry.Overdryingcan cause
shrinkage, staticcling,and damage tosome
fabrics.
Fire Hazard
Do not dry heat-sensitivefabrics, plastic,
rubber,or somestuffed items with heat.
Use the Air cycle, or line dry.
Failuretodo so could resultin fire or
damaged items.
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TIME
COI-FONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattresspads,quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys,work clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cottonunderwear, diapers
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies,lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes,jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes,sheets, slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses,dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons,blends,T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester,acrylic,etc.),
dress slacks, skirts,sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester,acrylic,etc.) and
blends, lingerie,blouses,dresses
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras,stuffedtoys
Plastic-Shower curtains,tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene,Sheer nylon
Automatic Regular
Automatic Regular
Automatic Regular
Automatic Perm Press
Automatic Perm Press
Automatic Perm Press
Automatic Perm Press
Automatic Perm Press
Automatic Perm Press
Automatic Perm Press
Fluff Air
Fluff Air
20-30 rain
20-30 min
20-30 min
40-50 min
10-20 min
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Caring For Your Washer/Dryer
In This Section Page
Maintenance-every load ................................... 16
Maintenance-as needed ................................... 16
Page
13ps for caring for your washer/dryer .......... 19
Care during periods of non-use ................... 19
Washers and dryers requireregularmaintenance. Followthe suggestionsbelowto maintainyour
washer/dryer properly.
Maintenance-every load
Cleaning the washer lint filter
Clean the filter at the bottomofthe agitator
after every load for the bestfilteringresults.
To clean:
1. Liftoffthe agitator barrel.
2. Wash orwipe the filterclean in the bottom
of the agitator barrel.The filteris not
removable.
3. Replace agitator barrel.Snap it intoplace.
Manual clean
lint filter
Cleaning the dryer lint screen
The lintscreen islocated insidethe dryer
drum, on the backwall. Clean It before each
load. A screen blockedby lintcan increase
dryingtime.
1. Open the door and pullthe lintscreen
straightout.
2. Squeeze the bodyofthe lintscreen lightly
while pullingthe cover off. (See illustration.)
3. Roll lintoffthe screen withyourfingers. Do
not rinse orwash the screen to remove lint.
Wet lintis hardto remove.
4. Replace cover on lintscreen body. Push the
lintscreen firmlyback intoplace and close
the door.
Product and Fabric Damage Hazard
Do not runthe dryerwith the lintscreen
loose, damaged, blocked or missing.
Doingso can cause overheating and
damage to boththe dryerand fabrics.
Lint screen body
Maintenance-as needed
Use the followingsuggestionsaboutcleaning
and lint removal to maintain yourwasher/dryer
and keep it operating efficiently.
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Cleaning the washer/dryer
interior
Washer:
•Ifthe washer interiorneeds cleaning, put
1/2cup (125 mL) of chlorinebleachand
1 cup (250 mL) of detergent inthe washer.
Runthrough a complete cycleusing hot
water.
Dryer:
Electrical Shock,
Personal Injury and Fire and
Explosion Hazard
•Turn offthe electrical power before
cleaningthe interior.
•Make sure the dryer iscool.
•Use nonflammablecleaner.
Failure to do so could resultin electrical
shockor injury,fire or explosion.
Garments whichcontainunstable dyes, such
as denim blue jeans or brightly coloredcotton
items, may discolorthe dryerinterior.
Ifyou want to remove stains from the dryer
drum, use powdered laundrydetergent.
1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm
water.
2. Apply pasteto a softclothand scrubarea
until all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe thoroughlywith a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load ofrags to dry.
Cleaning a clogged lint screen
Laundrydetergents and fabric softenerscan
cause a residue buildup on the lintscreen. A
clogged lintscreen can extend dryingtimes.
Clean the lintscreen with a nylonbrush every
six months,or more frequently, ifit becomes
clogged due to a residue buildup.Use the
following method:
1. Wet bothsides of lintscreen with hotwater.
2. Wet a nylon brushwith hotwater and liquid
detergent.
3. Scrub lintscreen with the brushuntilall
residue buildupis removed.
4. Rinsewith hotwater.
5. Thoroughly dry lintscreen with a clean
towel and replace in dryer.
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Removing accumulated lint
from the dryer
Lintcan gatherinside the dryerand be fuelfor
a fire. It is recommendedthat lintbe removed
every 2 to 3 years, or more often,depending
on dryerusage. Cleaning shouldbe doneby a
qualified person.Ifyou have any questions,
please call ourConsumer AssistanceCenter
at 1-800-253-1301.
Electrical Shock, Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
• Unplugthe power supplycordor turn
offthe electricalpower beforeremoving
dryer panels.
•Make sure the dryeris cool.
•Dryer parts can have sharpedges. Use
care when handling.
•More than one person isrequiredto lift,
tilt or move machine because of its
weight and size.
•Truck onlyfrom rear.
Failureto follow the above instructions
could resultin electricalshock,personal
injuryor productdamage.
1. Unplug the power supply cordor turnoffthe
electrical power.
2. Remove back panel. See Installation
Instructions.
3. Remove lintfrom shaded area in illustration
with a softbrushor vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damagingwires, thermostats,funnel (gas),
or ignitor(gas),
4. Replace panel; reconnectand level dryer
again, if necessary.
Heat inlet duct Thermostats Motor
Electric dryer with back panel removed
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Tips for caring for your washer/dryer
• Wipe up detergent, bleach and other spills with
a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
•Remove hard water deposits using only
cleaners labeled as washer safe.
• After tinting or dyeing, put chlorine bleach
and detergent in the washer. Run through a
complete cycle using hot water to remove
excess dye or tint. If staining occurs on
following loads, repeat the process.
•Sharp or metal objects can damage your
washer/dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips,
money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these
objects on your washer after emptying
pockets.
NOTE: Operate your washer/dryer onlywhen
you are at home.
Care during periods of non-use
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer/dryer where it will
not freeze. Because some water stays in the
washer, freezing can damage it. If your
washer/dryer is stored or moved during
freezing weather, winterize it.
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect the
drain water inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the washer basket.
3. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for
about 30 seconds (see page 10) to mix
antifreeze and water.
4. Unplug power supply cord.
To use the washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
with 1/2cup (125 mL) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
Non-use/vacation care
1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
2. Clean lint screen and lint filter.
3. Turn off water supply leading to your
washer/dryer. This will help avoid acciden-
tal flooding while you are away (for ex-
ample, due to a water pressure surge).
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Laundry Tips
In This Section Page
Before you wash or dry .................................... 20
Removing steins ............................................... 22
Water usage guide ............................................ 25
Washing special-care item0 ............................ 26
Page
Saving energy ................................................ 27
Drying special-care items ............................. 28
Solving laundering problems ....................... 30
Using laundry aids ......................................... 32
Thissection reviews proper launderingtechniques, givesyou additionallaunderinginformation,
and discusses causes or solutions to common laundering problems.
Before you wash or dry
Before usingyourwasher/dryer,see
pages 3-5 for Important Safety Information.
* Close zippers, snaps and hookstoavoid
L_ nagging otheritems. Remove
pins,bucklesand otherhard
objectsto avoidscratchingthe
washer interiororthe dryer
drum. Remove unwashabletrim
and ornaments,or heat-sensitivetrim that
can be damaged by drying.
•Stained or wet garmentsshouldbe washed
promptlyfor bestresults.
• Check garmentsto make sure all spotsand
stainswere removed duringthewash. See
pages 22-24 for pretreatment and stain
removal information.Ifstainswere not
removed, do not tumbledry. Heat may
permanentlyset stain.Soiled items can also
leave stainson the dryerdrum. These stains
can be pickedup by otheritems inthe load.
•Turn down cuffs and brushaway lintand dirt.
•Turn syntheticsinsideout to avoidpilling.
•Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
•Sharp or metal objectscan damage your
washer. Check pocketsfor
pins, clips, money,bolts, nuts,
etc. and turn pocketsinside
out. Do notlay these objects
on your washer after
emptying pockets.
• Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to
help prevent lint pickup.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
• Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in amesh bag for easier removal.
• Articles to be ironed should be removed from
the dryer while still damp.
Sorting
•Itemsproperly sortedfor washing are usually
_properlysortedfor drying.
_,,..! Separate heavilysoiled items
from lightlysoiled ones even if
they would normallybewashed
together. Separate lintgivers
(towels,chenille)from linttakers (corduroy,
synthetics,permanent press). When pos-
sible, turnlinttakers insideout.
•Separate heavyfabrics (denim, towels) from
light fabrics (synthetics,permanent press).
•Separate dark from lightcolors;colorfast
from noncolorfast.
Load sizes
• Drop itemsintowasher loosely.Fillto the top
ofthe basket. Do notpack or
wrap itemsaround agitator.
Items shouldmove easily
throughwash water for best
cleaning and wrinkle-free
results.Watch for rollover.
Itemsshouldsink and reappear later.
•To reduce wrinkling,permanent press and
syntheticknitsshouldhave more roomto
move in thewater than heavy items(towels,
jeans).
•Do not overloadthe washer/dryer. Over-
crowdingcauses poor cleaning, uneven
dryingand wrinkling,and can cause itemsto
wear out faster (because of pilling).
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