LARGE CAPACITY THIN TWIN® AUTOMATIC GAS AND ELECTRIC WASHER / DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER/DRYER SAFETY......................................................... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6 WASHER USE ............................................................................. 7 Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................7 Loading........................................................................
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES Rinse Spin Normal Off 10 14 Cool Down Super 18 Wash Off Pull Start Push Stop Permanent Press Cold 6 10 1 Warm Cold End of Cycle Hot Cold Cold Small Off Ex-Small Signal Dryer Medium Pause Rinse Spin Automatic Perm Press/ Heavy On Large Spin 4 Soak Cool Less Down Dry Off 60 50 Very Dry (High Heat) Delicate Washer Load Size Push To Start Dryer Heavy Duty Large Capacity Automatic Delicate (Low Heat) Damp Dry Tumble Press Off 6 20 Cool Down Wash R
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. 3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions.
WASHER USE Understanding Washer Cycles When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
■ Starting Your Washer To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 4). 2. Close the washer lid. 3. Turn the WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. ■ Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care. See "Loading.
■ After the 20-minute Soak cycle ends, add detergent and start a new cycle. ■ The 4-minute Pre-Wash time features high-speed agitation to loosen stains. Once the Pre-Wash period ends, add detergent and start a new cycle. Selecting a Cycle and Time This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. ■ The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle.
DRYER USE 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.” Starting Your Dryer Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle. Drying tips ■ Follow care label directions when they are available. ■ If you use fabric softener sheets, use only ones labeled as dryer safe. Follow package instructions. ■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling.
End of Cycle Signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. The signal can be turned On or Off. Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean 1. Pull the lint screen straight up.
To winterize washer/dryer Cleaning the Dryer Interior Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. 5. Unplug washer/dryer or disconnect power. 1. 2. 3. 4. To use washer/dryer again Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum 1.
■ TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck ■ Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation. See the Installation Instructions.
Agitator operation ■ The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal. Load is wrinkled ■ Did you use the right cycle fo r the load being washed? Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. ■ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. ■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing.
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER ■ Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. ■ Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to the lint screen. ■ Was the load overdried? Use correct dryer settings for load type. Overdrying can cause lint-attracting static electricity. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts.
WHIRLPOOL® WASHER/DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer/dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.