Whirlpool LTG6234DQ0 Owner’s Manual
LARGE CAPACITY
THIN TWIN
®
AUTOMATIC
GAS AND ELECTRIC
WASHER / DRYER
Use & Care Guide
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or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
Table of Contents............................................ 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY......................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5
CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6
WASHER USE............................................................................. 7
Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................7
Loading.........................................................................................7
Normal Washer Sounds...............................................................7
Starting Your Washer................................................................... 8
Selecting a Cycle and Time .........................................................9
Rinse and Spin .............................................................................9
Drain and Spin..............................................................................9
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................9
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener .....................................................9
DRYER USE .............................................................................. 10
Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................10
Stopping and Restarting............................................................10
Loading.......................................................................................10
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips .........................................11
Cycle Descriptions .....................................................................11
End of Cycle Signal....................................................................12
WASHER/DRYER CARE .......................................................... 12
Cleaning Your Washer ...............................................................12
Water Inlet Hoses.......................................................................12
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................12
Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................13
Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................13
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care.........................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER.............................................. 14
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER................................................. 16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 17
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 20
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WASHER/DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
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or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
–
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
•
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
•
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
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the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow
WARNING:
basic precautions, including the following:
■ Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
■ Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer/dryer is used near children.
■ Before the washer/dryer is removed from service or dis-
carded, remove the doors to the washer/dryer compartments.
■ Do not reach into the washer/dryer if the tub, agitator
or drum is moving.
■ Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the washing
machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
■ The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent
should be cleaned periodically by qualified service
personnel.
■
See "Electrical Requirements" for grounding
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
Spin
RinseRinse
NormalNormal
Off
10
6
PermanentPermanent
Warm
10
Press
14
CoolCool
Down Down
Super
Pause
18
WashWash
Off
RinseRinse
Spin
Pull StartPull Start
Push StopPush Stop
1
Spin
4
Off
Pre-Wash
6
20
Delicate
RinseRinse
Off
Soak
SpinSpin
2
3
4
Cold
Cold
Hot
Cold
Cold
Wash
Rinse
Temperature Load SizeLoad Size
W
Washer
asher
End of Cycle SignalEnd of Cycle Signal
DryerDryer
SmallSmall
MediumMedium
OffOff
Ex-SmallEx-Small
Large
Push To StartPush To Start
DryerDryer
Cool Cool
AutomaticAutomatic
Off
DownDown
On
60
Less
Perm Press/Perm Press/
Dry
50
Heavy
Timed DryingTimed Drying
Very
40
Dry
(High Heat)(High Heat)
(High Heat)(High Heat)
Damp DryDamp Dry
30
Energy Preferred Energy Preferred
Tum
Tumble
ble
Automatic Setting Automatic Setting
Off
PressPress
Cool Cool
20
DownDown
Less
Cool Cool
Dry
Heavy DutyHeavy Duty
DownDown
AutomaticAutomatic
Large CapacityLarge Capacity
Very
Delicate
Off
Dry
(Low Heat)(Low Heat)
20
Off
10
Fluff AirFluff Air
6
7
8
Washer controls
1.
Model and serial number label
2.
Optional exhaust outlet
3.
Agitator
4.
Basket
5.
Dryer controls
6.
Control panel
5
9
Dryer drum
7.
Lint screen
8.
Tub
9.
Other features:
Temperature selector
Load size selector
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CHECKING
YOUR VENT
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve
maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the
minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more
information.
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
Fire Hazard
The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or
3.
straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are
listed in your Installation Instructions.
Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust
4.
vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room
when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
Use duct tape to seal all joints.
5.
vent. Lint may catch on screws.
Do not
use screws to secure
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be
covered under the warranty.
Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for
NOTE:
by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled.
1. Do not
metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible
metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate
exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your
Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of
vent.
Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase
2.
drying times.
use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm)
2
1
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
6.
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location.
■
Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a
time until you reach the exhaust hood.
■
To clean out lint, use the hose attachment on your
vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached.
■
Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves
freely.
■
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.
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