LT5000XL
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use&care guide
Whirlpool
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WASHER • DRYER
Model LT5000XL
iwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Oehumidifiers. Automatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relrigerator-Freezers
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Parts and features
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
WASHER CONTROLS
DRYER CONTROLS
WASHER LID LATCH
OPTIONAL EXHAUST
OUTLET
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 be
fore using to remove dust
from sforing or shipping.
See your “Laundry Guide”
for tips on detergents, other
foundry aids and instruc
tions for washing speciaf
items.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or coll with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Compiete Modei and Serial Num
bers (from the plate located as
shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty and sales
slip together in a handy place. There
is no warranty registration to return.
Proof-of-purchase is all that is required
for in-warranty service.
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Complete Model Number
Complete Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company and
Telephone Number
Contents
Your Responsibiiifies ......................... 3
Installation ..................................... 3
Operation ....................................... 3
Safety
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Before Using
Your Washer-Dryer
WASHER
Starting Your Washer ....................
Lid Latch ....................................
What Happens in Each Cycle
Other Operating Instructions
Cleaning the Lint Filter
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DRYER
Starting Your Dryer
Selecting a Cycle
Lint Screen
Lint Removal
4
WASHER* DRYER
Vacation Care
5
Winterizing
If You Need Service or
6 Assistance ...............................
7 1. Before Calling for
8 Assistance
10
10
2. If You Need Assistance . . 15
3. If You Need Service ... . . 15
4. If You Have a Problem .
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Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide” and your "Laundry Guide"
carefuiiy for important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for installation. Have your
washer/dryer instaiied by a qualified installer and make sure that
it has been...
1. Installed exactly according to the "Installation Instructions,”
including...
• proper electrical supply, outlet and grounding;*
• proper water supply, plumbing fixtures and drain;*
• proper dryer exhausting system *
2. Installed and leveled in a room where...
• there is adequate ventilation and protection from weather;
• the floor is strong enough to support the weight;
• 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 “Installation Instructions" 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.
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DO NOT try to service
this appliance unless it
is unplugged or the
electrical power has
been turned off.
POISON GAS can be
formed if chlorine
bleach is used in the
same wash as am
monia or acids such
as vinegar or rust
remover.
•FOR YOUR SAFETY»
DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT let dust, lint,
paper, rags, chemicals,
etc , pile up around or
under the appliance.
DO NOT install the ap
pliance against drapes
or curtains.
SPECIAL CAUTION: If hof wafer
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and hot
water pipes. To prevent injury or
damage, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run
for several minutes. This will
allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
NEVER put your hands NEVER operate the
into the washer until
all motion stops. If the
lid is opened while the
basket is spinning, the
basket will automati
cally stop in a few
seconds.
appliance if...
• it is not working right,
• if is damaged,
• parts are missing,
• all panels are not in
place.
FIRE HAZARD and
DAMAGE to some ma
terials can result from:
• drying heat-sensitive
fabrics with heat (see
page 12).
• operating the dryer
with the lint screen
loose, damaged or
missing.
• allowing lint to build
up inside the dryer
(see page 13).
DO NOT allow children
to operate or ploy
with the washer.
ALWAYS store de
tergent, laundry aids
and other materials in
a cool, dry place
where children can’t
reach them-in a
locked cabinet, if
possible. •
DO NOT machine wash
or dry glass fiber mate
rials. Small particles
can stick to fabrics
washed and dried in
following loads and
cause skin irritation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS read and
follow instructions on
packages of detergent
and laundry aids especially warnings
and precautions.
Before using your
THIN TWIN*
washer • dryer
For best washing and drying results, you musl fake some very important
steps before, during and after each load:
1. 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).
5. Add other laundry aids to the washer accord ng to instructions ("Laundry
Guide," pages 11-13).
6. Properly sort the load for drying ("Laundry Gu|:je,” pages 18-19).
7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics ("Use and Care
Guide," page 12).
8. Remove and hang or fold items Immediately offer drying.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product
not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of
the manufacturer of that product.
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