Whirlpool LT5000XM User's Manual
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1. Tn Models LT5000XM LT5004XM LT5008XM Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LINT SCREEN WASHER CONTROLS DRYER CONTROLS WASHER LID LATCH OPTIONAL EXHAUST OUTLET LINT FILTER BASKET AGITATOR TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the washer dryer is used You should wipe out the washer basket and dryer drum with a damp cioth be fore using to remove dust from storing or shipping Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers 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 There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Complete Model Number Complete Serial Number Purchase Dote Service Company and Telephone Number Contents Operating Instructions Selecting a Cycle Your Responsibilities Drying Tips Installation Lint Screen Operation Lint Removal 4 WASHER DRYER Before Using Your Washer Dryer 5 vacation Care WASHER Winterizing Starting Your Washer If You Need Service or Lid Latch Assistance What Happens in Each Cycle 1 Before Calling for Other Operating Instr2. to start 10 Tumble Press YJHSVM ANOA ONIL VIS Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 3 Start the washer regular A Push in the Control Knob and Stop number in the cycle turn it to the right It must be you want The numbers are pushed in and turned only minutes of wash time The clockwise drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle oe L Am am Lad C Start the washer by pulling out D stop the washer at any time the Control Knob The washer push in the Control Knob To will fill to the level you set with restart the washer pull out the wash water of the selected Control Knob temperature After filling the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes 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 Cycle High agitation and regular spin speeds help remove heavy heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics PERMANENT PRESS Cycle High speed agitation 4 low speed spin and cool ror ing of the wash water be fore the spin help clean Selected clothing and keep Time wrinkles f
3. Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level agitate 2 minutes drain and spin permanent press knits gentle pull start push stop For a drain and spin Your washer can be setto drain and spin out water e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 8 and 9 For a soak or pre wash For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Use recommended amount of detergent or pre soak product e Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SCAK Cycle Pull Control Knob out to start washer e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash cycle important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide To start soak with agitation the Cycle Control Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle Cleaning the lint filter Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agitates Check it often to make sure it s clean andis filtering at its best To remove it for cleaning press the release and pull straight out Instruc tions foi cleaning are printed on the bottom ofthe filter Starting your dryer Before starting your dryer be sure laundry is so
4. assistance Performance problems often re sult from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL e Is the power supply cord plugged in Are both waterfaucets open e Are fuses blownorcircuit breaker tripped Are the water supply hoses kinked Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN Is the lid closed 15 the power supply cord plugged in e Are fuses blown or a circuit breaker tripped IF WASHER DRAINS AT THE WRONG TIME e The drain hose should be atleast 28 inches above the floor and secured e The drain hose should not fit tightly in the drain pipe MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WASHER IF IT ISN T e The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles Water can siphon out See In stallation Instructions IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE Remember the washer will stop for about 1 minutes after the partial drain during the cool down period in this cycle DRYER DOESN T RUN OR DOESN T HEAT Is it plugged in Is the circuit breaker tripped or one or both of the fuses blown Did you push START is the door closed The AIR setting is without heat The last minutes of heat settings are without neat See page 12 DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG e Is the lint screen clean e Is the room
5. ARNING Drying these and other heat sensitive m i materials vvith heat can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD am pt ADE SE t MEI e PED ost n SD TINS i Be 5 cb ter mma Drying tips AIR Setting 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 VVARNING Drying plas tic or rubber items with heat may damage the items or be a FIRE HAZARD TUMBLE PRESS Setting The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes wrinkles from dry clothing such as items that may have been packed in a suitcase closet or items not removed from the dryer The load will tumble in heated air for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and the dryer continues totumble the load for10 more minutes For best results TUMBLE PRESS only a few items at a time Put them on hangers or fold them as soon as the dryer stops 14 Mixed loads 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 This is very important for permanent press knits and other synthetic fabrics Drying times Drying times will vary depending on amount of moisture in the clot
6. HING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERV CE SERVICE COMPANIES XY SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 18 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Con sultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This in formation is needed in order to bet ter respond to your request for assistance amp for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right becouse they are mode to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part Notes IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE SS AR SE DC SIUS CFT SEE SRE MIN qe 7 eSB o Cac p UC DO i Tease SAR Home ppliances Whirlpool Making your world a little easier Part No 693012 Rev A Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation MESS Sa DA fie ESA Rt oo ee Rod CNW ELS SES Codes AD itomatic Washers Cl
7. ack panel Recon nect exhaust duct etc Level the washer dryer Heater Box Thermostats Avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power Supply cord or turn off electrical power Avoid injury or damage do not put hands inside cabinet Metal edges may be sharp Heat Element Terminals Make sure dryer is cool E lt zZ 2 z Y o 2 pur o O 9 m m 2 2 m a m gt 15 Vacation care 4 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 2 Puta quartofauto 3 Run washer on a faucets Disconnect mobile type anti drain and spin set and drain water freeze in the basket ting see page 10 for inlet hoses about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and water To clean out anti freeze run washer E es through a complete cycle with To use the washer again detergent 1 Flush water pipes 3 Turn on both water and hoses faucets 2 Reconnect water in let hoses 16 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for
8. cold Check your Laundry Guide page 19 17 gt O 2 O 2 O gt a m e 2 per m 20 N Z 9 e lt O c c m m e m lt m 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of ourtrained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARES Serv ice Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirlp ol 7ECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WAS
9. dryer see page 15 DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store de tergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children can t reach them ina locked cabinet if possible LLUIS DO NOT machine wash or dry glass fiber mate rials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed and dried in following loads and cause skin irritation Before using your THIN TWIN washer dryer For best washing and drying results you must take some very important steps before during and after each load 9 10 ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Prepare and sort each load for washing Laundry Guide pages 4 5 Measure and add detergent or soap to washer Laundry Guide pages Load the washer properly Laundry Guide pages 6 7 m n ie 2 m c e zZ Select the water temperature load size and cycle recommended tor the fabrics before starting the washer Use and Care Guide pages 6 7 Add other laundry aids to the washer according to instructions Laundry Guide pages 11 13 Properly sort the load for drying Laundry Guide pages 18 19 Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics Use and Care Guide page 13 Remove and hang or fold items Immediately after drying o NO m aw Na Service or performanc
10. e probiems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product Tmk Starting your washer I CD 1 Measure and add detergent Before starting your washer 2 Place sorted load in washer 3 Start washer regular permanent press 2 WASHER DRYER wash rinse load size pull start temperature selector water level selector push stop Select a Select WATER 2 TEMPERATURES hot warm cold cold hot fu cold cold Turn the knob to point at a setting Match the wash vvater temperature that describes the size of load you to the type of fabrics and soils being want to wash washed The water level can be set for EX Recommended wash temperatures SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE loads can be found in your Laundry Guide Select the water level that matches the load size See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the LARGE load must be able to move freely 11 9 gals 45 L in the water Too big a load or too MEDIUM little water can cause wear or 9 6 gals 36 3 L tearing of load items EX SMALL 7 3 gals 27 7 Ly DO NOT Approximate fill with load OVERLOAD WASHER To hold the washer lid up lift the lid until it snaps past the latch To release the lid push the lid latch up aulomatic regular very dry n
11. ess down Selecting a cycle A NEQUE ne HERE PRE tom cr SUGGESTED TYPEOFLOAD COTTONS LINENS EXTRA HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts i HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Towels jeans corduroys AUTOMATIC work clothes 2 iaia sea a Xu RR RARE REGULAR MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS Sheets pillowcases i cotton underwear diapers 5 t LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS Batistes organdies lingerie m PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS gt HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS Work clothes jackets AUTOMATIC z raincodfs esse enn PERMANENT i MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS Shirts play clothes PRESS z Sheets a egi e Far Ad a LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS Lingerie blouses dresses x KNITS 6 HEAVYWEIGHT Cottons rayons blends T shirts AUTOMATIC i Rl E PERMANENT re d LIGHTWEIGHT Synthetics polyester acrylic etc PRESS z i and blends lingerie blouses dresses pi i LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC o Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels PERMANENT m 5 Gauze lace Cte Les uS ciar PRESS RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS AIR i FOAM RUBBER Pillows bras stuffed toys 20 MINS z i PLASTIC Shower curtains tablecloths 20 MINS Q t OLEFIN POLYPROPYLENE SHEER NYLON 15 20 MINS a lt W
12. hes e type and weight of the fabric e size of the load room temperature around the dryer e temperature of the wash rinse water e amount of lint inthe lint screen e dryertemperature selection See page 19 in your Laundry Guide for more information Lint screen Clean the lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD The lint screen is 2 Lightly inside the dryer squeeze the drum onthe straight body as back wall out shown while 1 Use the finger pulling the holes to pull cover off ihe lint screen 3 Roll lint off the straight out screen with I your fingers Squeeze body WARNING DO NOT run the DO NOT rinse pull cover off dryer with the lint screen or wash the loose damaged or missing screen Wet lint is hard to remove Doing so can cause over 4 Replace the cover on the body of heating can damage fabrics and the lint screen can be a FIRE HAZARD 5 Push the lint screen straight back in until it clicks into place Lint removal Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done only by a qualified service person 1 Remove back panel from dryer 2 Avoid touching thermostats wires terminals and heater box 3 Remove lint from shaded area see art with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner 4 Replace b
13. n e REGULAR to Ec and medium weight cotton items The load tum bles without heat during the last 5 minutes This helps make the load easierto handle rm very dry automatic lt permanent d press Use AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS to dry permanent thetic fab rics The load tumbles without heat during the last 40 minutes This helps keep wrinkles from setting in LIT y D automatic N permanent AN press automalic regular very n D For the first few loads set the Control Knob to point to an in either auto matic cycle When the dryer stops feel the dried items aulomatic permanent press aulomatic regular e If items are drier than you like use a setting to the right of the the next time you dry a similarload automatic automatic permanent NC press e If items are not as dry as you like use a setting to the left of the the next time you dry a similarload OVERDRYING CAN CAUSE SHRINKAGE STATIC CLING AND DAMAGE TO SOME FABRICS Timed drying Use the TIMED DRYING Cycles for any load you want to dry by time For example small loads large bulky items items to be fluffed or dusted Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want from 10 to 50 The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat a cool down time This helps make the load easier to handle 12 automatic automatic regular lt permanent 2 pr
14. othes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Micr
15. rom setting into permanent press fabrics Low agitation and spin speeds and shorter wash time gently wash delicate items and washable synthetic knits Periods of agitation and soaking time clean stained yellowed gray or heavily soiled laundry Use recommended Minutes amount of detergent clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends NOTE You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing DRAIN HIGH HIGH No SPEED SPEED Agitation SPIN SPIN 3 Spray 3 Spray Rinses Rinses PARTIAL DRAIN Pause about 11 Minutes Rinses REFILL COOL NOTE Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics High Speed 2 Minutes LOW SPEED SPIN Low Speed 2 Minutes SOAK WASH WASHER 6 Low STOPS Minutes Speed 2 Minutes Pre wash setting begins here see page 10 Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry your Laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle J10A0 NI SNJddYH IVHM Other operating instructions regular pull start push slop For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse Push Control Knob in e Turn clockwise to any on the dial See above drawing Pull Control
16. rted and loaded properly see your Laundry Guide Be sure the dooris tightly closed tf un WASHER DRYER push to start Select 1 CYCLE and TIME yay 5 automatic egular xn permanent Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle you want To stop and 3 restart the dryer To stop open the door or turn the Control Knob to OFF To restart close the door and push the START button automalic regular automatic SX permanent N press very dr B TN cool VS fa PN down 10 Tumble Press Push the 2 START Button The dryer will start tumbling when you push the START Button 4 Changing a setting The setting can be changed at any time by turning the Control Knob to a new setting The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is notin use 11 O m J O m 2 gt zZ 2 7 c O z 2 L Lr 2 D m m 0 ci gt a Z lt a lt m J 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 lessdry 4 automalic OR 1 Use pr regular A AUTOMATIC very dry s
17. uctions Assistance Cleaning the Lint Filter 2 If You Need Assistance DRYER 3 If You Need Service Starting Your Dryer 4 If You Have a Problem 1984 Whirlpool Corporation Your responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and your Laundry Guide carefully for important use and safety information You are personally responsible for installation Have your washer dryer installed by a qualifled installer and make sure that ithas been 4 Installed exactly according to the Installation Instructions including e proper electrical supply outlet and grounding e proper water supply plumbing fixtures and drain e proper dryer exhausting system 2 Installed and leveled in a room where there is adequate ventilation and protection from weather e the flooris strong enough to support the weight The temperature is above 45 F 7 2 C because the dryer will not operate properly at cold temperatures freezing temperatures can damage the washer Reter to the installation Instructions for complete information You are personally responsible for proper use of your washer dryer You must be sure that it is 4 Used only by those who understand how to operate it properly 2 Properly maintained and used only for jobs expected of home washers and dryers You are personally responsible for the safe use of your washer dryer DO NOT try to service this appliance unless it is unpl
18. ugged orthe electrical power has been turned off HL POISON GAS can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as am monia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover DO NOT Iet dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the appliance DO NOT install the ap pliance against drapes or curtains FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops If the lid is oper ed while the basket is spinning the basket will automat cally stop ir a few seconds SPECIAL CAUTION If hot water has not been used recently usu ally two weeks or longer flam mable hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and hot water pipes To prevent injury or damage turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while itis open NEVER operate the appliance if e itis not working right itis damaged parts are missing e all panels are notin place FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some ma terials can result from e diying heat sensitive fabrics vvith heat see page 13 e operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing allowing lint to build up inside the
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