Whirlpool LT5000XL User's Manual
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1. L a 1 Ri Le AE a EE WASHER DRYER Model LT5000XL E fo en HPSS p E PERS a RS 9 R E wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 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 cloth be fore using to remove dust from storing or shipping See your Laundry Guide for tips on detergents other laundry alds and instruc tlons for washing special items Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call witha question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Num Complete Model Number bers from the plate located as shown 2 Purchase date from sales slip Complete Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place There is no warranty registration to return peice company and Proot of purchase is allthatis required C ephone Number for in warranty service Contents Your Responsibilities Installation Operation Before Using Your Washer Dryer WASHER DRYER Starti2. For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load ortoo little water can tear items LARGE 11 9 gals 45 4 L MEDIUM 9 6 gals 36 3 LI EX SMALL 73 gals 27 71 Approximate fill with load To hold the washer lid up lift the lid until it snaps past the latch To release the lid push the lid latch up permanent press 30 BN 7 push to start Select CYCLE and WASH TIME 4 Start the washer lnn amp A Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise C 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 ona number in the cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle D Tostop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Control Knob To set the controls fora rinse and spin a drain and spin of a soak or pre wash see page 10 N pa gt 7 zZ lt O Cc x P mn I m 0 What happens in each cvele Each cycle has different agitation and spin peeds designed for different kinds of fabrics Numbers on the dial in each c ycle are the minutes of WASH
3. agitation time When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a numt er and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After a jitation starts the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and regular spin speeds help re nove heavy soils and spi water from heavy C sturdy cotton fabric Selected Level PERMANENT PRESS Cycle oto High speed agitati on 4 permanent low speed spin an cool press ing of the wash wa 2rbe f selected fore the spin help c ean Level Selected e C othing and keep Time wrinkles from settin into permanent press fc orics EN KNITS GENTLE Cycle Low agitation and din speeds and shorte wash time gently wash dlicate selected 2 knits items and washabl Level Selected gentle synthetic knits Time pull start push stop Periods of agitatior and soaking time clear stained yellowed ray orheavily soiled la indry Use recommendec Minutes amount of deterge t clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle end NOTE You may hear the sound of water sprayir 2 during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is spray d on the spinning load to help with the rinsing DRAIN HIGH High No SPEED Speed Agitcition SPIN 2 3 Spray Rinses Rinses Minutes RINSE DRAIN LOW PARTIAL DRAIN Hi jh No SPEED Pause Speed Agitation SPIN about 112 2 3 Spray Minutes Min stes Rinses REFILL COOL NOTE Always u
4. 11 13 Properly sort the load for drying Laundry Guide pages 18 19 Select the right drying cycle and time for Ihe fabrics Use and Care Guide page 12 Remove and hang or fold items Immediately oer drying o NO an gt w N Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whiripoo Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product Tmk Starting your washer Before starting your washer be sure you have measured and added detergent and have put in a properly sorted load as recommended in your Laundry Guide regular permanent press 2 knits gentle pull start push stop Position 1 SELECTOR SWITCH e Move Selector Switch to WASHER position Washer will not operate when switch is in DRYER position Select WATER 3 TEMPERATURES hot warm cold cold cold a ve Mh eo Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide 6 Thielpsol Ce Diy water levei selector selector Select a 2 LOAD SIZE e Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash s 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 LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
5. Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained 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 ared 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE ser vice 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 lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLO MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool a
6. for jobs expected of home washers and dryers You are personally responsible for the safe use of your washer dryer DONOT try to service this appliance unless it is unplugged or the electrical power has been turned off y gt 209 d n gt Z O RAU m gt c 7 m oa lt Q c 0 9 m wn uv O Z 2 E m aN 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 let dust lint paper rags chemicals etc pile up around or under the appliance DO NOT install the ap pliance against drapes or curtains e 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 automati 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 it is open a NEVER operate the appliance if s itis not working right e itis damaged e parts are missing s all pan
7. Make sure dryer is cool Exhaust Duct Outlet Heat Element Terminals 13 mn m m O z gt 9 lt O p m e L Z 9 7 m m Z L m Z 7J m 2 gt ere Vacation care 1 Turn off both water faucets to 2 Unplug power supply cord or take pressure off inlet valves turn off electrical power supply and hoses 3 Clean lint screen and lint filter U e LU 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 4 Shut off both water 2 Puta quartofauto 3 Runwasherona 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 To use washer again water 4 Flush water pipes 3 Turn on both water and hoses faucets 2 Reconnect waterin 4 To clean out anti let hoses freeze run washer through a complete cycle with a cup of detergent If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS Performance problems often re HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN sult from little things you can find THE WASHER IF IT ISN T and fix yourself without tools of anykind The washer may seem to be IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL draining durin
8. S KNITS HEAVYWEIGHT COTTONS RAYONS BLENDS T Shirts slacks polo shirts etc l PERMANENT PRESS LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC FIBERS polyester acrylic etc AND BLENDS Lingerie blouses dresses etc _ PERMANENT PRESS DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS Sheer Curtains 2 or 3 panels _ PERMANENT PRESS RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Pillows bras etc AIR Plastic shower curtains tablecloths AIR Rubberbackedrugs Ket Joo AIR Olefin polypropylene sheer nylon ee AIR Drying these and other heat sensitive materials can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD Drying times See page 19 in your Laundry Drying times will vary depending on Guide for more information amount of moisture in the clothes e type and weight of the fabric DO NOT OVERDRY Overdrying s size of the load can cause shrinkage static e room temperature around the dryer cling and can damage some NOTE 120 volt dryers have longer fabrics drying times 12 Mixed loads When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics use the cycle suggested for the lightest fab rics When the dryer stops remove dry items and reset the control Lint screen 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 Clean the lint screen before each load A screen
9. blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD The lint screen is inside the dryer Pull drum onthe straight back wall out 4 Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen loose dam aged or missing Doing so can cause overheating can damage fabrics and dryer partsand can be a FIRE HAZARD Lint removal 2 Lightly squeeze the body as shown while pulling the cover off E 3 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers DO NOT rinse or wash the Squeeze body pull cover off screen Wet lint is hard to remove 4 Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen 5 Push the lint screen straight back in until if clicks into place 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 back panel Recon nect exhaust duct etc Level the washer dryer Heater Box Thermostats e Avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power e Avoid injury or damage do not put hands inside cabinet e Metal edges may be sharp e
10. els ore notin place FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to some ma terials can result from e drying heat sensitive fabrics with heat see page 12 e operating the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged or missing allowing lint to build up inside the dryer see page 13 DO NOT aliow children to operate or play with the washer ALWAYS store de tergent laundry aids and other materials in DO NOT machine wash or dry glass fiber mate tials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed and dried in following loads and ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions ONISN 340434 a cool dry place cause skin irritation where children can t reach them ina locked cabinet if possible gt SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using your THIN TWIN washer dryer For best washing and drying results you mus take some very important steps before during and after each load Prepare and sort each load for washing Laundry Guide pages 4 5 Measure and add detergent or soap to washer Laundry Guide pages 9 10 Load the washer properly Laundry Guide pages 6 7 Select the water temperature load size and ycle recommended for 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. g wash and rinse e Is the power supply cord cycles plugged in N Water can siphon out See In e Are both water faucets open stallation Instructions e Are fuses blown or circuit breaker IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING tripped THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE e Are the water supply hoses kinked s Remember the washer will stop e Is the Cycle Control Knob set and for about 17 2 minutes after the pulled out partial drain during the cool e Is Selector Switch set in WASHER position down period in this cycle IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN DRYER DOESN T RUN OR e Is the lid closed DOESN T HEAT s ls The power supply cord plugged in e Is it plugged in e Are fuses blown or a circuit breaker e Is the circuit breaker tripped or tripped one or both of the fuses blown IF WASHER DRAINS AT THE WRONG TIME Did you push START s The drain hose should be atleast e Is the door closed 28 inches above the floor and 5 The AIR setting is without heat secured e The last minutes of heat settings s The drain hose should not fit tightly are without heat See page 12 in the drain pipe e Is Selector Switch set in DRYER position 14 DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG e js the lint screen clean e Is the room cold s Check your Laundry Guide page 19 s 120 voit dryer has longer drying times 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone num ber Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301
12. ng Your Dryer Selecting a Cycle Lint Screen WASHER DRYER Vacation Care Winterizing If You Need Service or Starting Your Washer 6 Assistance Lid Latch 1 Before Calling for WhatHappensinEachCycle 8 Assistance Other Operating Instructions 10 2 If You Need Assistance Cleaning the Lint Filter 3 If You Need Service 4 if You Have a Problem 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 qualified 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 proper dryer exhausting system 2 Installed and leveled in a room where there is adequate ventilation and protection from weather e the floor is strong enough to support the weight s 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 Refer to the Installation Instructions for complete information You are personally responsible for proper use of your washer dryer You must be sure that itis 1 Used only by those who understand how to operate it property 2 Properly maintained and used only
13. open the door or turn the Control Knob to OFF To restart close the door and push the START button The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use 1 O I m Es O mej m 7 gt z zZ lt d aA Cc C O Z L e Cc Z a a m 0 L N d gt a Z lt O Le 7 O 0 lt m aA Selecting a cycle Dryer cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of fabrics This dryer has 3 cycles REGULAR HEAVY The heat is off AIR No heat This cycle is useful during the last 5 minutes of tumbling when drying heat sensitive items or The load is cooled down for more when fluffing pillows and bedding comfortable handling or dusting sheers and curtains PERMANENT PRESS The heat is off during the last 10 minutes of tumbling to help keep wrinkles from setting in Clothing wrinkled from packing may damage the items in suitcases or closets can be or be a FIRE HAZARD smoothed out by tumbling them in i this cycle for about 20 minutes Drying plastic or rubber items with heat TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE COTTONS HEAVY Bedspreads mattress pads quilts REGULAR HEAVY MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT Shirts dresses sheets diapers towels work clothes l REGULAR HEAVY PERMANENT PRESS HEAVY Work clothes jackets raincoats etc PERMANENT PRESS MEDIUMWEIGHT Shirts uniforms dresses slacks etc PERMANENT PRES
14. ppliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assis tance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to L Guy Turner Vice President hirlpool 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 infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 15 lt gt O 2 Q Z O E ES m e zZ pr m a N z 6 lt O Cc z m m g 7 m A lt O m Whirl pool Home poo Mak ng your world a little easier Part No 693011 Printed in U S A ATA ET N E Ress E D e e RE 2 ATE iiig ESO n REMEE A A ad TE RRR AMAA p N omatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Mic
15. re soak product fora single load s Push Control Knob in s Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle e Pull Control Knob out e When the cycle is over add de tergent for the next selected wash cycle Important See additional care information on page 7 of your Laundry Guide e Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle To start the soak or pre wash 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 and is filtering at its best To remove it for cleaning press the release and pull straight out Instruc tions for cleaning are printed on the bottom ofthe filter 10 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 x G Whirlpdol Piri WASHEA DRYER nnn push to slart Position 1 SELECTOR SWITCH Move Selector Switch to DRYER position Dryer will not operate when switch is in washer position Push the 3 START Button amp The dryer will start tumbling when you push the START Button permanent regular press 30 heavy 45 Select Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle you want To stop and 4 restart the dryer To stop
16. se cold rinse v ater for permanent press fabrics DRAIN LOW N gt SPEED Agitc tion SPIN SOAK WASH DRAIN WASHER 6 Low Low N gt STOPS Minutes Speed i Speed Agitction Select 2 4 Wash itati Minutes i Minutes Cycle Pre wash setting begins here see r age 10 SPEED SPIN Low Speed 2 3 Spray Rinses Minutes Special care is needed when soaking or pre weashing laundry See your Laundry Guide for proper use of this c vcle I gt I gt V V m Z mn rd m gt O Ir 9 lt O m Other operating instructions permanent regular gentle 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 s Push Control Knob in s Turn clockwise to any on the dial See above drawing s Pull Control Knob out e The washer will fill to selected level with cold water agitate 2 minufes drain and spin permanent pull start push stop For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water s Push Control Knob in s Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF See above drawing e Pull Control Knob out e 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 soiled laundry e Use enough detergent or p
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