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Parts and features 1 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LINT SCREEN DRYER DRUM WASHER CONTROLS DRYER CONTROLS WASHER LID LATCH gP.;Lq;AL EXHAUST LINT FILTER BASKET AGITATOR ’ / s Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready. 1. ComDlete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate located as shown). 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place.
Contents Your Responsibilities Installation Operation Safety.. Before Using Your Washer - Dryer WASHER Starting Your Washer LidLatch What Happens in Each Cyc!e Other Operating Instructions Cleaning the Lint Filter DRYER Starting Your Dryer 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 10 41 01984 Whirlpool Operating Instructions Selecting a Cycle Drying Tips Lint Screen Lint Removal WASHER. DRYER Vacation Care Winterizing If You Need Service or Assistance 1. Before Calling for Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance. 3.
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Before using your THIN TWIN* washer dryer l For best washing steps before, during and drying results, you must take and after each load: some very important 1. Prepare and sort each load for washing (“Laundry Guide,” pages 4-5). 2. Measure and add detergent or soap to washer (“Laundry Guide,” pages 9-10). 3. Load the washer properly [“Laundry Guide,” pages 6-7). 4.
Starting your washer I. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE 2. Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. l The water level can be set for EX SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads. Select the water level that matches the load size. See your “Laundry Guide” for details on load sizes. l LOAD Select WATER TEMPERATURES Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
3. A. C. Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want.
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 REGULAR HEAVY rr r .
clockwise until it Doints to OFF and the cvcle ends. NOTE:You may hear the sound of wate’r spraying some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed help with the rinsing. I,,I WASH 1 SOAK High Cr.aaA- I WASH 1 1 1 Ic- during the spin parts of on the spinning load to NOTE: Always use cold rinse water permanent press fabrics.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any.on the dial. See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. For agitation and spin speeds Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. * Push Control Knob in.
Starting your dryer Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly (see your “Laundry Guide”]. Be sure the door is tightly closed. 1. Et!& Push the 2. START Button and TIME Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle you want. 3. To stop and restart the dryer The dryer will start tumbling you push the START Button. 4 l Changing when a setting The setting can be changed at any time by turning the Control Knob to a new setting.
Operating instructions The automatic cycles The automatic cycles allow you to select the degree of dryness you prefer for the clothes being dried. The Control Knob moves and stops several times until the load reaches the dryness setting you selected. Then the knob automatically moves to OFF and tumbling stops. weight cotton items. The load tumbles without heat during the last 5 minutes. This helps make the load easier to handle.
TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE COTTONS - LINENS EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels, jeans, corduroys, workclothes ,,,,,,____,..........,............ MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS-Sheets, pillowcases, cotton underwear, diapers LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, organdies, lingerie AUTOMATIC REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats .._........__.__....._.,,_,.....
Drying tips Mixed loads The dryer does not heat when the Control Knob is set on AIR. This setting can be used to fluff bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc. When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics, use the cycle suggested for the lightest fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove dry items and reset the control. To help reduce wrinkling, take the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
Lint screen Clean increase the lint screen before each load. A screen drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD. The lint screen is inside the dryer putt straight drum, on the back wall. 1. Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out. WARNING: DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen base, damaged or missing. Doing so can cause overheating, can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD. blocked 4-y 2. Lightly squeeze the body, as shown, while pulling the cover off. ‘\ \ 3.
Vacation care 1. Turn off both water faucets to take pressure off inlet valves and hoses. 2. Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power supply. 3. Clean lint screen and lint filter. Winterizing Install and store your washer/dryer where it won’t freeze. Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer/ dryer is stored or moved during freezing weather, winterize it. 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance..
2. If you need assistance*... 4. If you have a problem*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if You prefer, write to: Mr. Robert F.
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