LT5008XM
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use&care guide
'Whi^i^ol
WASHER • DRYER
Models LT5000XM
LT5004XM
LT5008XM
owave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Oehumidifiers, 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 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 storing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model 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
sliptogether in a handy place. There
is no warranty registration to return.
Proof-of-purchase is all that is required
tor in-warranty service.
Complete Model Number
Complete Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Campany and
Telephone Number
Contents
Your Responsibilities
Installation ..................................
Operation
Safety...........................................
Before Using Your Washer • Dryer
WASHER
Starting Your Washer
What Happens in Each Cycle .
Other Operating Instructions ..
Cleaning the Lint Filter
DRYER
Starting Your Dryer
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Lid Latch
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Operating Instructions .............
Selecting a Cycle
Drying Tips
3
Lint Screen
3
Lint Removal
3
4
WASHER • DRYER
5
Vacation Care
Winterizing...............................
6
If You Need Service or
7
Assistance
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10
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11
1. Before Calling tor
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance..
3. If You Need Sen/ice
4. If You Have a Problem ..
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©1984 Whirlpool Corporation
Your responsibilities
Read this "Use and Care Guide” and your "Laundry Guide"
carefully for imporfant 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 ; *
• 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" tor 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 fry to service
this appliance unless
is unplugged or the
electrical power has
been turned off.
POISON GAS can be
formed if chlorine
bleach is used in fhe
some 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: It hot water
has not been used recently (usu
ally two weeks or longer), flam
mable hydrogen gases may build
up in fhe 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
into the washer until
all motion stops. It the
lid is opened while the
basket is spinning, the
basket will automati
cally stop ir a few
seconds.
NEVER operate the
appliance if...
• it is not working right,
• it 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 13).
• operating the dryer
with the lint screen
loose, damaged or
missing.
• allowing lint to build
up inside the dryer
(see page 15).
DO NOT allow children
to operate or play
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, it
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 resuits, you must take some very important
steps before, during and after each ioad:
1. Prepare and sort each ioad for washing ("Laundry Guide," pages 4-5).
2. Measure and add detergent or soap to washer ("Laundry Guide," pages
9-10).
Load the washer properly ("Laundry Guide," pages 6-7).
3.
4.
Select the water temperature, load size and cycle recommended tor the
fabrics before starting the washer ("Use and Care Guide," pages 6-7).
Add other laundry aids to the washer according to instructions ("Laundry
Guide," pages 11-13).
Properly sort the load for drying ("Laundry Guide," pages 18-19).
6.
Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics ("Use and Care
7.
Guide," page 13).
Remove and hang or fold items Immediately after 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.
*Tmk.
Starting your washer
Before starling your washer:
1. Measure and add detergent.
2. Place sorted load in washer.
3. Start washer.
wash/rinse load size
temperature selector water level selector
iwri
WASHER-DRYER
Select a
1. LOAD SIZE
small
cU
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Select WATER
2. TEMPERATURES
hot
H
• 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 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.
• Match the wash water temperature
to the type ot fabrics and soils being
washed.
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your "Laundry Guide”
LARGE
(11,9 gals '45.1 L)'
MEDIUM
(9.6 gals,/36.3 L)‘
EX-SMALL
(7 3 gals./27 7 L)'
■Approximate with load
hot warm
cold cold
cold
cold
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