Whirlpool LT5000XVW0, LT5004XVW0, LT5100XVW0 Owner’s Manual

®

Appliances

Use&CareGuide

Model and serial

number plate

Lint screen

Dryer drum

Washer controls

Optional exhaust
outlet

Agitator

_ Dryer controls

Washer lid latch

i Tub

(inside agitator)

Manual clean

THINTWIN®

AUTOMATICWASHERDRYER

LT5OOOXVLT5OO4XV LT511DOXV

Basket

lint filter

Contents

Page

Important Safety

Instructions .................... 3

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities ...... 4

Loading Suggestions

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Load sizes and water levels ..... 5

Washer Operating
Instructions

Starting your washer ........... 6

What happens in each cycle ..... 7

Other Operating Instructions

Rinse and spin ................ 11

Drain and spin ................. 11

Soak cycle .................... 11

Pre-wash cycle ................ 12

Manual clean lint filter .......... 12

Dryer Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer ............. 13

The automatic cycles ........... 14

Timed drying cycle ............. 15

Using TUMBLE PRESS ® ....... 15

Fluff air cycle .................. 15

End-of-cycle signal ............. 15

Gentle heat system ............ 15

Selecting a cycle ............... 16

Lint Removal ................... 16

If You Need Service Or

Assistance ..................... 18

Whirlpool Thin Twin ®

Warranty ....................... 20

© 1990 Whirlpool Corporation

If your Thin Twin has a Consumer
Buy Guide label, remove it. It will be

easier to remove before the washer is
used. To remove any remaining glue:

• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.

or

• Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
inn detergent before removing glue as

described above.

Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or

abrasive cleaners. These can damage

the finish. See "Important Safety

Instructions" on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent

instruction labels inside the dryer.

You should wipe out the dryer drum

with a damp cloth before using to

remove dust from storing or shipping.

2

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided

with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready

if you need service or call with a
question.

• Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (next to dryer drum opening)
and the purchase date from the
sales slip.

• Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip together in a

handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don't touch electrical

switches.

3. Extinguish any open

flame.

4. Immediately call your

gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The

fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or in-
jury to persons when using your Thin Twin, fol-

low basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before

using the Thin Twin.

• NEVER wash or dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with

wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the Thin Twin. The fumes

can create a FIRE HAZARD or EX-
PLOSlON. ALWAYS hand launder

and air dry fabrics containing these
materials.

• NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the Thin

Twin. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the Thin Twin is
used near children.

• When discarding an old Thin Twin,

ALWAYS remove the lidand door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

• NEVER reach into the Thin Twin
until all the motion stops. If the lid is

opened while the washer basket is
spinning, the basket will automati-
cally stop in a few seconds.

• DO NOT install or store Thin Twin

where it will be exposed to the
weather.

• DO NOT tamper with the controls.

• You are responsible for making

sure that your Thin Twin is

installed, repaired, and has parts

replaced by a qualified person.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

• NEVER use or store flammable

fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,

gasoline, kerosene) in or near your

Thin Twin. Do not add flammable
fluids to the wash water. These

substances give off vapors that

can create a FIRE HAZARD or

EXPLOSION.

• Use only dryer fabric softeners
specifically labeled as not being
harmful tothe dryer.

• FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can resultfrom:

- drying rubber, rubber-like and

heat sensitive materials with heat.

- allowing lintto build-up inside

the dryer or exhaust system -
cleaning should be done by a

qualified person.

• Clean lint screen before or after
each load.

• If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),

hydrogen gases may build up in
the water heater and the hot water

pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. Toprevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,

turn on all hot water faucets and al-
low water to run for several minutes.

This willallow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame

near the faucet while it is open.

• DO NOT let dust, paper, rags, lint,
chemicals, etc. pile up, around or

under the Thin Twin.

• The Thin Twin must be electrically

grounded. See the Installation

Instructions.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

Continued

Additionalsafetyinstructions
andyourresponsibilities

• ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation.

• ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the

Thin Twin.®Shut off GAS VALVE if
yours isa gas dryer.

• DO NOT machine wash or dry glass
fiber materials. Small particles can

stick to fabrics laundered in following
loads and cause skin irritation.

• HAZARDOUS FUMES can be

formed if chlorine bleach is used in
the same wash as ammonia or acids

such as vinegar or rust remover.

• ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials ina cool, dry

place where children can't reach them

- in a locked cabinet if possible.

• ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry

aids - especially warnings and
precautions.

• NEVER operate the Thin Twin if...

- it is not working right.

- itis damaged.

- parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

• You are responsible for making

sure that your Thin Twin:

- is properly maintained.

- is properly installed and
leveled in a well ventilated room on

a floor that can support the weight.*

- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2°C)

because the dryer will not operate
properly at cold temperatures and
freezing temperatures can damage

the washer.

- is connected to the proper electrical
supply, outlet, water supply, plumbing
fixtures, drain and dryer exhausting

system.*

- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*

- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic Thin

Twins.

*Refer to the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

When not washing, keep both water
faucets turned off. This takes the pres-

sure off the water inlet valve and hoses.

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MIXED LOAD

1pair slacks

2 pillowcases
2 shirts

2 T-shirts

HEAVY WORK

CLOTHES

3 work shirts
2 pair pants

TOWELS DELICATES

9 bath towels 1 camisole

-or- 2 slips

6 bath towels 2 panties

3 hand towels 2 bras
6 wash cloths 1 nightie

PERMANENT
PRESS

6 shirts

-or-

2 double sheets

2 pillowcases

-or-

2 single sheets

2 pillowcases

KNITS

2 slacks
2 shirts

-or-

3 dresses

1 half slip

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Loadsizesandwaterlevels

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.

L

LARGE

(11.3 gals./42.7 L)*

MEDIUM

(8.5 gals./32.1 L)*

EX SMALL

(5.6 gals.i21.2 L)*

*Approximate fill with load.

NOTE: Do not overload washer.

WasherOperatingInstructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

Startingyourwasher

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before
starting it.

1. Select a load size

• Turn the knob to point at a setting that
describes the size of load you want

to wash.

• Set the knob on EX SMALL (a few
small items), MEDIUM or LARGE

(a full load).

NOTE" For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the washer or choose a

water level that is too low for your wash

load. For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water

level. Reduce wash time when using EX
SMALL or SMALL water level settings.

2. Select water temperature

• Match the water temperature to the
type of fabric and soils being washed.

• The top temperature is the wash

selection and the bottom temperature

is the rinse selection.

NOTE: Use warm wash water with
the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS

GENTLE Cycles.

For heavily soiled permanent press
or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for
permanent press fabrics.

3. Select cycle and wash time

Start the washer

• Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise.

• Stop when the indicator on the knob's

outer ring points to the number in the
wash cycle you want. The numbers

are minutes of wash time.