WASHER • DRYER Models LT5000XM LT5004XM LT5008XM owave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers
Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LINT SCREEN DRYER DRUM WASHER CONTROLS DRYER CONTROLS WASHER LID LATCH OPTIONAL OUTLET EXHAUST LINT FILTER BASKET AGITATOR TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer * dryer is used. You should wipe out the washer basket and dryer drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with question, have this information ready: 1.
Contents Operating Instructions ........ Selecting a Cycle ............ Drying Tips ................... Lint Screen ................... Lint Removal ................. 3 Your Responsibilities ............ 3 Installation ................... 3 Operation .................... 4 WASHER• DRYER Safety ........................ 5 Vacation Care ............... Before Using Your Washer, Dryer WASHER Winterizing ................... 6 If You Need Service or Starting Your Washer .......... Lid Latch ...................
Before using your THIN TWIN* washer.dryer For best washing and drying results, you must take some very important steps before, during and after each load: 4. Prepare and sort each load for washing {"Laundry Guide," pages 4-5}. 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}, $.
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 2. Place sorted load in washer. 1. Start Measure and add detergent. 3. washer. Select a 1. oAn SiZE 2. • Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. • The water level can be set for EX SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads. Select the water level that matches the load size. See your "Laundry Guide" for details on load sizes. LOAD SIZES AND For best cleaning results, load must be able to move in the water.
Toholcl the washer licl up, lift the lid until it snaps past the latch, To release the lid, push the lid latch up, 3. Select CYCLE and WASH Start the washer A. Push inthe Control Knob and turnitto the right. Itmust be pushed inand turned only clockwise. C= Startthe washer by pullingout the Control Knob. The washer willfill to the levelyou setwith wash water of the selected temperature. Afterfilling, the washer willagitateforthe selected number of minutes. TIME; B.
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 setto a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.
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 heipwith the rinsing. DRAIN No Agitation Agitation I PARTIALJ DRAIN J [Pause J about 11/2J DRAIN No Agitation I)_)1 Ji R,nses rl Minutes] I I REFILL J DeePRinseFILLt°r I__i__d I wASH I l i M,nutes ri NOTE: Always use cold rinse water permanent press fabrics.
Other operating instructions lo regular heavy For a rinse permanent permanent heavy and spin For a drain "You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) • Push Control Knob in. • Turn clockwise to anyeon the dial. See above drawing. = Pull Control Knob out. • The washer will fill to selected level: agitate 2 minutes: drain and spin.
your dryer Starting Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly (see your "Laundry Guide"). Be sure the door is tighlly closed. Select 1. CYCLE and TIME Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle you want. 3. To stop and restart the dryer 2. Push the START Button The dryer will start tumbling you push the STARTButton. 4.
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 automatic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel the dried items.
Selecting a cycle SUGGESTED CYCLE TYPE OF LOAD ! co'rroNs - LINENS EXTRAHEAVY- Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts ..... HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS- Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes ..................................... MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - Sheets, pillowcases, cotton underwear, diapers ....................... LIGHTWEIGHTCoI"rONS - Batistes, organdies, lingerie AUTOMATIC REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHTFABRICS- Work clothes, jackets, raincoats .................................
Drying tips AIR Setting Mixed loads The 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. 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.
Lint screen Clean increase the lint screen before each load. A screen drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD, The lint screen is inside the dryer Pull drum, on the straight back wall. out. I. Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out. dryer with the lint screen ARNING: DO NOT run the loose, damaged or missing. Doing so can cause overheating, can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD. _ blocked by lint can 2. Lightly squeeze the body, as shown, while pulling the cover off, \ \ 3.
Vacation care 1. Turn off both water faucets to take pressure off inlet valves and hoses. 2. Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power supply. 3. Clean lint screen and tint filter. ! Winterizing Install and store your washer/dryer where it won't 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 and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer 2.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any IF YOUR WASHER DOES MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER. IF IT ISN'T...
2. if you need 4. assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE ® service assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S.. (800) 253-1301 Michigan ....... (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obta in satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. 3. If you need service*... If you have a problem*...
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