AVhirlpciol / HomeAppliances Use & Care Guide LARGE CAPACITY THIN TWIN® AUTOMATIC WASHER DRYER LT7000XT LT7004XT LT7100XT LT7000XV LT7004XV LT7100XV
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 ............... 6-7 What happens in each cycle.. 7-10 Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin ......................... 11 Drain and spin........................... 11 Soak cycle.................................
Important Safety Instructions ^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric 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 IWin. • 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 2 double or 1 king size sheet 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs PERMANENT PRESS 1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases HEAVY WORK CLOTHES 2 pair pants 3 shirts 1 coverall 3 pair jeans KNITS 2 slacks 2 tops 4 blouses 4 shirts 2 dresses TOWELS 8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 1 bathmat DELICATES 2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties Load sizes and water levels □ 1! 1•
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. LAHGE » ir« LARGE Jt Preset WATER LEVEL 7^V TEMPERATURE 1.
IE-WASH 4 3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer • Push the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the right. • Stop on the number or indicator mark in the wash cycie you want. These indicate the minutes of wash time. • Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash temperature. After fill ing, the washer wiil agitate for the se lected number of minutes. • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.
Washer Operating Instructions Continued Regular Cycle Permanent Press Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled. 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.
Knits Gentle Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately to lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits. Soak and Pre-Wash Cycles 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.
Washer Operating Instructions Continued Super Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double the amount of detergent recom mended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. FILL ^ to Selected Level_________ WASH J 4 Minutes High Speed | 1 PARTIAL DRAIN No Agitation__________| 1 REFILL to Selected Level 1 After the partial drain, the washer automatically refills and goes Into the REGULAR Cycle. Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash.
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, agitate 2-4 minutes depending on the cycle selected, drain and spin.
Other Operating Instructions Continued 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. NOTE: See the Laundry Guide for additional pre-washing information. Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach.
Dryer Operating Instructions Starting your dryer 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 to point to the cycle and time setting you want. 2. Set the Temperature Selector on or between any desired temperature settings. Whi^pool 3. Push the Start Button to start the set drying cycle and time settings. 4.
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 electronic DRY-MISER* control is an electronic sensor that determines the amount of moisture in the clothes. The dryer automatically shuts off when the proper dryness is reached. Use AUTOMATIC REGULAR to dry heavy and mediumweight cotton items. The load tumbles without heat during the last 8 minutes. This helps make the load easier to handle.
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 8 minutes of this cycle are without heat. This helps make the load easier to handle. FLUFF AIR cycie ^WARNING Fire Hazard Do not dry plastic or rubber items with heat. Use 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 AUTOMATIC REGULAR Cottons and linens 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 HEAVYWEIGHT - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats MEDIUMWEIGHT - Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses, dress
Clean lint gathered in screen area. Periodically remove the dryer lint screen and vacuum the opening. Use the long, thin attachment (crevice tool) on your vacuum cleaner. ^WARNING Fire Hazard Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating, damage and be a fire hazard. Clean lint gathered inside the dryer. Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD.
If You Need Service Or Assistance... We suggest you follow these steps: 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*... Whirlpool has a y i” nationwide network 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.
Whirlpoor Thin Twin’ Warranty 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®“ service 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.
