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Summary of Contents for Thin Twin LT5000XS

Page 1: ... thin Win WASHERaDRYER Electric Models LT5OOOXS LT5004XS Gas Model LT51OOXS Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room AM Condltloners Dehumldlflers Automallc Washers Clolhes Dryers Freezers Refrlgerat ...

Page 2: ... damp cloth be fore using to remove dust from storing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this informa tion ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Model Number Numbers from the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your war ranty and sales slip together in a handy pla...

Page 3: ...SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 24 01987 Whirlpool Corporation Before using your THIN TWIN washeredryer 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 see your Laundry Guide 2 Measure and add detergent or soap to washer see your Laundry Guide...

Page 4: ...sible for making sure that your washer dryer is Installed repaired and parts re placed by a qualified person NEVER use or store flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents gasoline ker osene in or near your washer dryer Do not add flammable fluids to the wash water The substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION use only dryer fabric softeners specifi cally labeled as not bein...

Page 5: ...y installed and leveled in a well ventilated room on a floor that can support the weight l is located in an area where the tem perature is above 45 F 7 2 C because the dryer will not operate properly at cold temperatures freezing temperatures can dam HAZARDOUS FUMEScan be formed if age the washer chlorine bleach is used in the same l is connected to the proper electrical wash as ammonia or acids s...

Page 6: ...ct the water level that matches the load size l Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the LARGE load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load or 11 3galJ42 7 L too little water...

Page 7: ...re min utes of wash time The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULARNORMAL 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 Tostop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Contr...

Page 8: ...asher fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled REGULAR NORMAL Cycle A cycle for sturdily con structed fabrics that are moderately soiled PERMANENT PRESS Cycle A special cycle with the necessary cool down rinse which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent Pressand some synt...

Page 9: ...cles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing Genlie Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESS cycles the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time RINSE LOW Speed RINSE Low Speed NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics 9 ...

Page 10: ...ation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment Use recom mended amount of deter gent The SOAK Cycle should always be fol lowed by a Wash Cycle SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal Double the amount of detergent recom mended when uslng the SUPERWASH Cycle 1Pre wash setting begins here See page 121 10 ...

Page 11: ...soaking or pre washing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle After the Partial Drain the washer automatically refills and goes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash 11 ...

Page 12: ...e drawing 3 Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agltatlon and spin speeds In each cycle see pages S 11 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stalns 1 Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soa k product 2 Push Control Knob in 3 Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAKor PRE WASHCycle 4 Pull...

Page 13: ...removable 3 Replace the agitator barrel and snap into place Dryer operating instructions 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 1 Select CYCLE and TIME 2n Push the START Button Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle you want The dryer will sta...

Page 14: ...N portion of the cycle has been reached After COOL DOWN the knob automatically moves to an OFFarea and tumbling stops Use AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry heavy and medium weight cotton items The load fumbles wlfhout heat during the last 5 minutes This heIDS make the load easier to Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS to dry permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics The load tumbles wlfhout heat durlng t...

Page 15: ...thes Jackets mlncoats AUTOMATIC MEDIUMWEIGHTFABRICS Shirts play clothes PERMANENT sheets slacks PRESS LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Llngerie blouses dresses KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons myons blends T shirts slacks shirts AUTOMATIC LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc PERMANENT and blends Ilngerle blouses dresses PRESS LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC Sheer Curtalns 2 or 3 panels Gauze lace e...

Page 16: ... wrinkles from dry clothing such as items that may have 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 TUMBLEPRESS only a few items at a time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops Drying times Drying times wi...

Page 17: ... screen straight back in until it clicks into place Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIREHAZARD This lint should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Heat Element Terminals ELECTRIC DRYERS Box GASDRYERS Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person WARNING 0 l Avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power supply cord or turn off ...

Page 18: ... for your washeredryer Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the washer or dryer Check pockets for bolts 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 as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If the i...

Page 19: ...your washer dryer is stored or moved during freezing weather winterize it 1 Shut off both water faucets Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 2 Put a quart of R V or automobile type antifreeze in the basket 3 Run washer on a drain and spin set ting see page 12 for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and water To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Tur...

Page 20: ...ightly in the drain pipe l Make sure that the Cycle Control Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle Make sure the dmln hose Is hlgher than the wafer level in the washer If if Isnt 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 durlng a cycle l Remember the washer pauses briefly at different times in ea...

Page 21: ... 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 Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora...

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Page 24: ...irs when washer dryer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to washer dryer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 1 Any labor costs durlng the llmited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES S...

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