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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions................................... 3 Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities .......... 4 Loading Suggestions Loading .................................... 5 Load sizes and water levels .... 5 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...........................
Important Safety Instructions Awarning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or in jury to persons when using your Thin Twin, fol low basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the Thin IVrin. • NEVER 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 EX PLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials.
Important Safety Instructions Continued Additional safety 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 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 PERMANENT PRESS 1 pair slacks 2 pillowcases 2 shirts 2 T-shirts 6 shirts -or2 double sheets 2 pillowcases -or2 single sheets 2 pillowcases HEAVY WORK CLOTHES KNITS 3 work shirts 2 pair pants 2 slacks 2 shirts -or3 dresses TOWELS DELICATES 9 bath towels -or6 bath towels 3 hand towels 6 wash cloths 1 camisole 2 slips 2 panties 2 bras 1 nightie 1 half slip Load sizes and water levels П 11 /Ч I: \i II :I For best cleaning results, the load must be able to
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 I ( WATER LEVEL • 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 till 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. What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics.
Washer Operating Instructions Continued Regular/Heavy Cycle Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for sturdily cornstructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled.
Permanent Press Cycle Knits Gentle Cycle A cycle designed for lightly to moder A cycle that gently washes and spins ately soiled permanent press and some lightly to moderately soiled delicate synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse items and washable knits. helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items.
Washer Operating Instructions Continued Soak and Pre-Wash Cycies Super Wash Cycie 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.
other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin 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, agi tate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
other Operating Instructions Continued Pre-wash Cycle For best results, use warm water for pre-washing 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.
Dryer Operating 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. Starting your dryer Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly. Make sure the door is tightly closed. AUTOUTC PERMANENT PRESS FLUFF AIR 1. Select a cycle and time by turning the Cycle Control Knob either way.
Dryer Operating Instructions Continued The automatic cycles 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.
TIMED DRYING cycle 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. FLUFF AIR cycle ^WARNING 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 Instructions Continued Selecting a cycle SUGGESTED CYCLE TYPE OF LOAD Cottons and linens AUTOMATIC REGULAR EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts HEAVYWEIGHT - Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes MEDIUMWEIGHT - Sheets, pillowcases, cotton, underwear, diapers LIGHTWEIGHT - Batistes, organdies, lingerie Permanent press, synthetics and blends AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS HEAVYWEIGHT - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks LIGHTWEIGH
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, re move 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.
If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps; If your dryer does not run: • Is the power supply plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? 1. Before calling for assistance... • Is the door closed tightly? Performance problems often result from • Did you push the START Button? little things you can find and fix yourself • Have you checked your home’s main without tools of any kind.
3. If you need service*... 5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved*... Whirlpool has a z nationwide network • WnlTlpOOl of authorized ■ SERVICE Whirlpool“ service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the • United States.
Whirlpool Thin Twin Warranty TT002 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 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 service company. From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
