® Appliances Use&Care Guide Model and serial number plate Lint screen Dryer drum Washer controls Optional outlet _ Dryer controls Washer lid latch exhaust Agitator i Tub Basket (inside lint filter agitator) Manual clean THINTWIN® AUTOMATICWASHERDRYER LT5OOOXV LT5OO4XV LT511DOXV
Contents Page Important Safety Instructions .................... Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities ...... Loading Suggestions Loading ...................... Load sizes and water levels ..... Washer Operating Instructions Starting your washer ........... What happens in each cycle ..... Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin ................ Drain and spin ................. Soak cycle .................... Pre-wash cycle ................ Manual clean lint filter ..........
Important SafetyInstructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your Thin Twin, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read using • NEVER all instructions the Thin before Twin. 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 EXPLOSlON. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics materials.
ImportantSafetyInstructions Continued Additional safetyinstructions 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 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.
Loading Suggestions Loading MIXED LOAD 1 pair slacks 2 pillowcases 2 shirts 2 T-shirts PERMANENT PRESS 6 shirts -or- double sheets 2 pillowcases 2 -or- single sheets 2 pillowcases 2 HEAVY WORK CLOTHES 3 work shirts 2 pair pants KNITS 2 slacks 2 shirts -or3 TOWELS 9 bath towels -or6 bath towels 3 hand towels 6 wash cloths dresses DELICATES 1 camisole 2 slips 2 panties 2 bras 1 nightie 1 half slip Loadsizesandwater levels 13 II I" / % _ /.
WasherOperating 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. 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.
• 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. • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Cycle Control Knob. Whathappensin eachcycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics.
Washer Operating Continued Regular/Heavy Instructions Cycle Regular/Normal A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled. ii lected Level j elected Level o.
Permanent Press Cycle Knits Gentle Cycle A cycle designed for lightly to moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. lect_ A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly to moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. LL_elected FI Level nutes Low Speed WA$_inutes_ _nutes Low Speed ._ I _nutes No_ J _S pee_._,._J inutes Low Speed PINL._._°w S Speed' _ PINL.
Washer Operating Continued Instructions Soak and Pre-Wash Cycles Super Wash Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. lected__i__._ _nutes LLL_.
OtherOperating Instructions Rinseandspin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Drainandspin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
Other Operating Continued Instructions Pre-washCycle For best results, use warm water for preowashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of pre-soak product or detergent. 2. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point to the number next to PRE-WASH. 4. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next selected wash cycle. The PRE-WASH Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle.
DryerOperating Instructions The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your dryer 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. Startingyourdryer Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly. Make sure the door is tightly closed. 1. Select a cycle and time by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way.
Dryer Operating Continued Instructions Theautomaticcycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried. The automatic DRY-MISER ® control is a thermostat that senses the dryer air temperature. The dryer automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the clothes load is almost dry, or the Cool-Down portion of the cycle has been reached.
TIMEDDRYINGcycle Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for any load you want to dry by time. • Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes you want. • The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat. This helps make the load easier to handle. FLUFFAIRcycle Fire Hazard Do not dry plastic or rubber items with heat. Use FLUFF AIR setting, or line dry. Failure to do so could result in fire or damaged items.
Dryer Operating Continued Instructions Selectinga cycle SUGGESTED CYCLE TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens AUTOMATIC REGULAR EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts HEAVYWEIGHT - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHTSheets, pillowcases, cotton, underwear, diapers LIGHTWEIGHT Permanent - Batistes, organdies, lingerie press, synthetics HEAVYWEIGHT and blends AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks LIGHTWEI
3. ROLL lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen. 4. Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen. 5. Before replacing the lint screen, remove any lint from the wire mesh on the back wall (behind the lint screen). 6. Push the lint screen straight back until it snaps into place. Clean lint from inside the dryer. Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
IfYouNeedServiceOrAssistance We suggest youfollow thesesteps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
3. If you need service*... network h.. OiDO / 1_, nationwide Whirlpool has a of authorized ._ SERVICEWhirlpooPMservice companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
Whirlpool ThinTwinWarranty TT002 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP _ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool sMservice company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
