Whirlpool LT51OOXS User Manual
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Use & Care Guide
LT5000XS LT5004XS LT5100XS
Contents
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Important Safety
Instructions.................................. 3
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities
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Load sizes and water levels .. 5
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Washer Operating
Instructions
Starting your washer
What happens in each cycle .. 7-10
Other Operating
Instructions
Rinse and spin .................... 11
Drain and spin
Soak cycle
Pre-wash cycle....................... 12
Cleaning the lint filter
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Dryer Operating
Instructions
Starting your dryer................... 13
The automatic cycles
Timed drying
Using FLUFF AIR..................... 16
Using TUMBLE PRESS® .... 16
End-of-cycle signal
LintRemoval
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If You Need Service or
Assistance
Warranty
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
ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or flam
mable or toxic solvents, such as
acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
etc. These can damage the finish.
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©1989 Whirlpool Corporation
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.
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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.
Important Safety Instructions
^WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or in
jury to persons when using your ThinTwin, foiiow basic precautions, including the foliowing:
• Read these Laundry Instruc
tions for important use and
safety information before using
your ThinlVvin.
• NEVER wash or dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the ThinTwin. The fumes
can create a FIRE HAZARD or EX
PLOSION. 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 ThinTwin is
used near children.
• When discarding an old ThinTwin,
ALWAYS remove the lid and door to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• NEVER reach into the ThinTwin 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 ThinTwin
where it wiil be exposed to the
weather.
• DO NOT tamper with the controls.
• You are responsible
for making sure that your
ThinTwin is installed, repaired
and parts replaced by a
qualified person.
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> NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
gasoline, kerosene) in or near your
ThinTwin. 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 to the dryer.
• FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can result from:.
- drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
- allowing lint to build-up inside
the dryer or exhaust system cleaning should be done by a
qualified person.
> Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
I 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. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and al
low 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.
' DO NOT let dust, paper, rags, lint,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the ThinTwin.
' The ThinTwin must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
Additional Safe^ Instructions and Your Responsibilities
' 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
yours is a 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 in a 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.
GAS VALVE if
• NEVER operate the Thin Twin if...
- it is not working right.
- it is damaged.
- parts are missing.
- all panels are not in place.
• You are responsible for making
sure that your Thin Twin;
*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.
- 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, plumb
ing fixtures, drain and dryer
exhausting system.*
- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic Thin
Twin’s.
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MIXED LOAD
1 pair slacks
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
2 T-shirts
PERMANENT
PRESS
6 shirts
-or2 double sheets
2 pillowcases
-or2 single sheets
2 pillowcases
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HEAVY WORK
KNITS
CLOTHES
3 work shirts
2 pair pants
TOWELS
9 bath towels
-or6 bath towels
3 hand towels
6 wash cloths
2 slacks
2 shirts
-or-
3 dresses
DELICATES
1 camisole
2 slips
2 panties
2 bras
1 nightie
1 half slip
Load sizes and water ievels
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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.
LARGE
(11.3 gals./42.7 L)*
■ MEDIUM
(8.5 gals./32.1 L)*
■ EX SMALL
(5.6 gals./21.2L)*
'Approximate fill with load.
NOTE: Do not overload washer.
Washer Operating Instructions
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.
Starting your washer
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 or between EX
SMALL (a few items) and LARGE
(a full load).
NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for
best permanent press results.
WATER LEVEL
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 an'
turn it to the right.
• Stop on the number in the wasf^i cycle
you want. The numbers are niinutes of
wash time.
• Start the washer by pulling out the
Cycle Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the selected water level with the
selected wash water temperature.
After filling, the washer will agitate for
the selected mjmber of minutes.
• To stop the wa sher at any time, push
in the Cycle C ontrol Knob. To restart
the washer, pi jII out the Cycle
Control Knob.
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