Whirlpool LT5000XM User's Manual

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Models LT5000XM

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Parts and features

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MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

WASHER CONTROLS

DRYER CONTROLS

WASHER LID LATCH gP.;Lq;AL EXHAUST

LINT FILTER

BASKET

AGITATOR

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Remove the Consumer Buy

Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer l 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. s

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready.

1. ComDlete 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.

Comolete Model Number

Complete Serial Number

Purchose pole

Service Company and

Telephone Number

Contents

Your Responsibilities

Installation

Operation

Safety..

Operating Instructions

Selecting a Cycle

3 Drying Tips

3 Lint Screen

3 Lint Removal

4 WASHER. DRYER

Before Using Your Washer - Dryer 5 Vacation Care

WASHER Winterizing

Starting Your Washer

LidLatch

What Happens in Each Cyc!e

Other Operating Instructions

Cleaning the Lint Filter

6 If You Need Service or

7 Assistance

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1. Before Calling

Assistance for

2. If You Need Assistance.

DRYER

Starting Your Dryer 4 1

3. If You Need Service..

4. If You Have a Problem

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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 qualltled installer and make sure that it has been..

1. Installed exactly according to the”lnstallation Instructions:’ l l including.. proper electrical supply,outlet and grounding;* proper water supply, plumbing fixtures and drain;* l proper dryer exhausting system.*

2. Installed and leveled in a room where.. l l l there is adequate ventilation and protection from weather; the floor is 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”lnstallation Instructlons”tor complete information.

You are personally responslble for proper use of your washer /dryer. You must be sure that it is..

1. 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.

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DO NOT try to service this appliance unless is unplugged or the electrical power has been turned off. it

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Before using your

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dryer

For best washing and drying results, you must take some very important steps before, during and after each load:

1. Prepare and sort each load for washing (“Laundry Guide,” pages 4-5).

2. Measure and add detergent or soap to washer (“Laundry Guide,” pages

9-10).

3. Load the washer properly [“Laundry Guide,” pages 6-7).

4. Select the wafer temperature, load size and cycle recommended for the fabrics before starting the washer (“Use and Care Guide,” pages 6-7).

5. Add other laundry aids to the washer according to instructions (“Laundry

Guide,” pages 11-13).

6. Properly sort the load for drying [“Laundry Guide,” pages 18-191.

7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics (“Use and Care

Guide,” page 13).

6. Remove and hang or fold items Immediately after drying.

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Starting your washer

I. Measure and add detergent.

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Select WATER

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TEMPERATURES

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Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.

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. l

Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.

Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide:

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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or tearing of load items.

LARGE

(119 gals ‘451 L)’

MEDIUM

(96gals~363L)’

IX-SMALL

[7 3 gals ‘27 7 L)’

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER.

‘Approxlmale fill with load

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

Start the washer

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Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise.

B.

Stop on a 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.

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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.

D.

To stop the washer at any time, push in the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob

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

regular heavy

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. rr r High agitation and spin speeds help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.

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PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

High-speed agitation, low-speed spin and cool- ing of the wash water be- fore the spin help clean clothing and keep wrinkles from setting into permanent press fabrics.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

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2 knits gentle

Low agitation and spin speeds and shorter wash time gently wash delicate items and washable synthetic knits. l m

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SOAK Cycle

Periods of agitation and soaking time clean stained, yellowed, gray or heavily soiled laundry.

Use recommended amount of detergent.

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clockwise until it Doints to OFF and the cvcle ends.

NOTE:You may hear the sound of wate’r spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing.

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WASH

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I NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.

1 SOAK 1 1 WASH 1 I SOAK I I WASH I I DRAIN I I HIGH I I WASHER I

I c- Pre-wash setting begins here (see page101

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Special care Is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry.

~our”Laundry Guide” tar proper use of this cycle.

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Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

You may need an extra rinse and l l spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- l l tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any.on the dial.

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. l

For a drain and spin

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Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. l

* Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF. See above drawing.

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. l l l l l

Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SCAK Cycle?

Pull Control Knob out to start washer.

When the cycle is over, add de- tergent for the next selected wash

SOAK Cycle should followed by a Wash

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 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 of the filter.

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.

1.

Et!& and TIME

Push the

2. START Button

Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle you want.

The dryer will start tumbling when you push the START Button.

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To stop and restart the dryer

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Changing a setting

The setting can be changed at any time by turning the Control Knob to a new setting.

70 stop, 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.

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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.

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. weight cotton items. The load tum- bles without heat during the last 5 minutes. This helps make the load easier to handle. l

If items are drier than you like, use a setting to the right of the* the next time you dry a similar load.

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS to dry m permanent press, knits and other synthetic fab- rics. The load tumbles without heat during the last 10 minutes. This helps keep wrinkles from setting in. l

If items are not as dry as you like, use a setting to the left of the* the next time you dry a similar load.

Timeddrying

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. l

Turn the Control Knob to the number of minutes you want - from 10 to 50.

9 The last 5 minutes of this cycle are without heat - a cool-down time. This helps make the load easier to handle.

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TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS - LINENS

EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels, jeans, corduroys, workclothes ,,,,,,____,..........,............

MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS-Sheets, pillowcases, cotton underwear, diapers

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats .._........__.__....._.,,_,.....

MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play clothes, sheetsslacks

LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT -Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacksshirts . . . . . . . . . . . ..__....................

LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)

Gauze, lace,etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras, stuffed toys ..........

PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths ...........

OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON ............

SUGGESTED

CYCLE

AUTOMATIC

REGULAR

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

AIR

20 MINS.

20 MINS.

15-20 MINS.

Drying tips

Mixed loads

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.

TUMBLE PRESS Setting

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

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 to tumble the load for 10 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. l l l l l l

Drying times will vary depending

. amount of moisture in the clothes. on: type and weight of the fabric. size of the load. room temperature around the dryer. temperature of the wash rinse water. amount of lint in the lint screen. dryer temperature selection.

See page 19 in your”Loundry for more information.

Guide”

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Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

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The lint screen is 2. Lightly inside the dryer putt squeeze the drum, on the straight back wall. body, as shown, while

1. Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out. pulling the cover off.

3. Roll lint off the / screen with

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WARNING: DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen base, damaged or missing.

Doing so can cause over- heating, can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD. your fingers. Squeeze body; pull cover off. DO NOT rinse or wash the screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.

4. Replace the cover on the body of

1 the lint screen.

5. Push the lint screen straight back in until it clicks into place

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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 sol? brush or vacuum cleaner,

4. Replace back panel. Recon- nect, exhaust duct, etc.

Level the washer/dryer. l l l l

Avoid electrlcal shock hazard- unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power.

Avoid injury or damage-do put hands inside cabinet. not

Metal edges may be sharp.

Make sure dryer is cool.

Exhaust Duct Outlet

Vacation care

1. 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 faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

2. Put a quart of auto- mobile-type anti- freeze in the basket.

3. Run washer on a drain and spin set- ting (see page IO) for a bout 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and water.

To use the washer again.. .

1. Flush water pipes 3. Turn on both water faucets. and hoses.

2. Reconnect water in- let hoses.

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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps:

I. Before calling for assistance.. .

Performance problems often re- sult from little things you can find and IIX yourself without tools of any kind l l l l l

IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT FILL:

Is the power supply cord plugged in?

Are both waler faucets open?

Are fuses blown or clrcult-breaker tnpped?

Are the water supply hoses klnked?

Is the Cycle Control Knob se! and pulled out? l l

IF YOUR WASHER DOES NOT SPIN:

Is the lid closed?

Is the power supply cord plugged in? l

MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE IS

HIGHER THAN THE WATER LEVEL IN l

THE WASHER. IF IT ISN’T...

The washer may seem to be draining during wash and rinse cycles.

Water can siphon out (See “ln- stallation Instructions”]

IF YOUR WASHER STOPS DURING l

THE PERMANENT PRESS CYCLE:

Remember,the washer will stop for about 1’ z minutes after the partial drain during the cool- down period in this cycle l l l l l l

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 heat. See page 12. l

Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker tripped? l l

IF WASHER DRAINS AT THE WRONG TIME:

The drain hose should be at least

28 inches above the floor and secured.

The drain hose should not fit tightly in the drain pipe. l l l

DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:

Is the lint screen Clean?

Is the room cold?

Check your”Laundry Guide:’ page 19.

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4. If you have a problem*... 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 & Hawaii (800) 253-1121

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 F. Gunts, Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

Administrative Center

2OOOW33, North

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022 and talk with one of ourtrained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct

You in how to obtain satrsfactory op- eration from Your appliance service is necessary, recommend or, if a qualified service company in Your area.

*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-

3. If you need service*. . . ter respond to your request for assistance.

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