Whirlpool LT7100XV, LT7000XV User Manual

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Contents

Page

Important Safety

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

Additional safety instructions

and your responsibilities . . . 4

Loading Suggestions

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Load sizes and water levels .

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Liquid bleach dispenser . . . . 12

Liquid fabric softener

dispenser . . . . . . . . . 12

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter . . . . 13

Dryer Operating Instructions

Starting your dryer . . . . . . . . . . 14

The automatic cycles . 15
Timed drying cycle . . 16

Usingdampdry . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using TUMBLE PRESS@ . 16

Fluff air cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

End-of-cycle signal . . . 16

Gentle heat system . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting a cycle . . . . . . . . 17

Changing the dryer light. . . . . . 18

Lint Removal And Cleaning. . 19

Cleaning the dryer window . . . 20

If You Need Service Or

Assistance. . . . . . 21

Whirlpool Thin Twin@

Warranty. . . . .

01990 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:

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

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Soak area with liquid hand dishwash­ing 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.

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NOTE:

instruction labels inside the dryer.
with a damp cloth before using to re-

move dust from storing or shipping.

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Do not remove any permanent

You should wipe out the dryer drum

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.

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

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Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase

Service Company Phone Number

Date

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.

3. ;fceguish any open

.

4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gas­oline 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

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

low basic precautions, including the following:

b Read all instructions before l NEVER

using the Thin Twin.

l NEVER

washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the Thin Twin. The fumes
can create a

PLOSION.

and air dry fabrics containing these

wash or dry items cleaned,

FIRE HAZARD

or

ALWAYS hand launder

EX-

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

EXPLOSION.

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Use only dryer fabric softeners

use or store flammable

FIRE HAZARD

materials. specifically labeled as not being

l 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.

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When discarding an old Thin Twin,

ALWAYS

remove the lid and door to

prevent accidental entrapment.

l 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 automati­tally stop in a few seconds.

.

DO NOT

install or store Thin Twin
where it will be exposed to the
weather.

l DO NOT
l You are responsible for making

sure that your Thin Twin

tamper with the controls.

is

installed, repaired and parts

replaced by a qualified person.

harmful to the dryer.

l FIRE HAZARD

and

DAMAGE

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.

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Clean lint screen before or after
each load.

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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 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.

l DO NOT

let dust, paper, rags, lint,
chemicals, etc. pile up, around or
under the Thin Twin.

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The Thin Twin must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation

Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

or

to

Important Safety Instructions
Continued

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

l ALWAYS

before leaving on vacation.

l ALWAYS

cord before attempting to service the
Thin Twin. Shut
yours is a gas dryer.

l DO NOT

fiber materials. Small particles can
stick to fabrics laundered in following
loads and cause skin irritation.

l HAZARDOUS FUMES

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

such as vinegar or rust remover.

l ALWAYS

aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach them

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in a locked cabinet if possible.

l ALWAYS

on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.

shut off the gas valve

unplug the power supply

off GAS VALVE

if

machine wash or dry glass

can be

store detergent, laundry

read and follow instructions

l NEVER

operate the Thin Twin if..

- it is not working right.

- it is damaged.

- parts are missing.

-

all panels are not in place.

l You areresponsible 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%)
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 Twins.

*Refer to the Installation Instructions for

complete information.

When not washing,

keep both water
faucets turned off. This takes the pres­sure off the water inlet valve and hoses.

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Loading Suggestions

Loading

MIXED LOAD

2 double or 1

king size sheet
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs

HEAVY WORK
CLOTHES

2 pair pants
3 shirts

1 coverall

3 pair jeans

TOWELS

8 bath towels
8 hand towels

10 wash cloths
1 bathmat

PERMANENT
PRESS

1 double sheet

1 tablecloth
1 dress

1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases

KNITS

2 slacks
2 tops
4 blouses
4 shirts
2 dresses

DELICATES

2 camisoles

4 slips

4 panties

2 bras

2 nighties

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.

(13.4 gals.EO.8 L)’

- EX SMALL

(9.5 galsJ36.0 L)’

*Approximate fill with load.

NOTE:

Do not overload washer.

Washer Operating Instructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your Thin Twin 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

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Turn the knob to point at a setting that

describes the size of load you want

to wash.

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Set the knob anywhere on or between
EX SMALL (a few small items) and
EX LARGE (a full load).

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To change the water level after the
washer has started to fill, turn the

knob to RESET then to the desired

water level.

NOTE:

should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your wash
load.

press clothes, use the EX LARGE water
level.

SMALL or SMALL water level settings.
Loads with only a few small items need
less wash time for best results.

For best washing results, items

For best results with permanent

Reduce wash time when using EX

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2. Select water temperature

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

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The top temperature is the wash
selection and the bottom tempera­ture is the rinse selection.

NOTE:

the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS
GENTLE Cycles.

or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak
before washing in warm water.

permanent press fabrics.

Use warm wash water with

For heavily soiled permanent press

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for

3. Select cycle and wash time
Start the washer

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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.

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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.

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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 number of minutes.

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To stop the washer at any time,
push in the Cycle Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Cycle Control Knob.

What happens in each cycle

Each cycle has different agitation and
spin speeds designed for different kinds
of fabrics.

Numbers on the dial in each cycle are

the minutes of wash agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set
to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts.
After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.

The washer will pause briefly

throughout each cycle. These pauses
are normal. They allow for the reversing
of the motor, normal washer operation
and the cool-down portion of the
PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

NOTE:

water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, water is
sprayed on the spinning load to help

with the rinsing.

You may hear the sound of

Gentle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR
and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the
agitation speed is reduced during the
last few minutes of wash agitation time.

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Washer Operating Instructions
Continued

Regular Cycle

A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics
that are moderately to heavily soiled.

to Selected Level

Permanent Press Cycle

A cycle designed for lightly to moder-

ately soiled permanent press and some

synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse

helps keep wrinkles from setting into

these items.

to Selected Level

High Speed, Spray Rinses

SPIN Low Speed

FILL

NOTE:

for Deep Rinse

Always use

cold rinse water

for permanent press fabrics.

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