Whirlpool 3401087 User manual

A Note to You

Understanding

Safety

Getting to Know

Your Washer/Dryer

Operating Your

Washer

Operating Your

Dryer

Caring for Your

Washer/Dryer

Laundry Tips

If You Need

Assistance or

Service

Warranty

For U.S.A. only, call the

Consumer Assistance Center

with auestions or comments.

l-800-253-1301

THIN TWIN” AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER

PART NO. 3401087

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience

have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have

developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and

maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete

and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us

notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention

to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of

the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,

and electrical shock. I

In the U.S.A., our Consumer Assistance Center number,

l-800-253-1301, is toll-free 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see

“If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page

35.

If you need further help, call us. When

calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 6).

For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these num-

bers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number Dealer Name

Serial Number Dealer Phone

Purchase Date

_--..-

_----.--..

Understanding Safety

For your safety, the information in this manual

must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent property damage, personal

injury, or loss of life.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to per-

sons when using your washer/dryer, follow basic precau-

tions, including the following:

l Read all instructions before using your

THIN TWIN@ washer/dryer.

l Do not machine wash or machine dry

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry

cleaning solvents, or other flammable

fluids. The fumes can create a fire

hazard or explosion. Always hand wash

and line dry items containing these

materials.

l Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,

kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be

used or stored in or near your washer/

dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to

your wash water. These substances

give off vapors that can create a fire

hazard or explosion.

l Do not allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl on or inside your washer/

dryer. Supervise children closely when

your washer/dryer is used near them.

l Before your washer/dryer is removed

from service or discarded, remove the

lid and door to prevent accidental

entrapment.

l After starting a cycle, do not reach into

the basket unless the washer Cycle

Control Knob is pushed in and all motion

stops.

l Do not reach into your dryer if the drum

is moving.

l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-

sensitive materials with heat.

.Do not tamper with the controls.

l If your hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),

hydrogen gases may build up in your

water heater and your hot water pipes.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

prevent injury or damage, before using

your washer/dryer, 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 your faucet while it is open.

Please ...

l Install and level washer/dryer in a well-

ventilated room and on a floor that can

support the weight.*

*Connect washer/dryer to the correct

3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water

supply, and drain.*

aground washer/dryer properly.*

l Have only a qualified person install,

repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.

*Protect washer/dryer from the weather

and keep it where the temperature is

above 45°F (7°C).

l Maintain washer/dryer properly.

l Use only fabric softeners specifically

labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

l Do not allow lint to build up inside the

dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should

be done periodically by a qualified

person.

@Clean lint screen before or after each

load.

l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-

cals, etc. pile up around or under your

washer/dryer.

*See the Installation Instructions.

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Understanding your responsibilities

l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

electrical power before attempting to

service your washer/dryer. Shut off gas

valve if you have a gas washer/dryer.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled

with vegetable or cooking oil. These

items may contain some oil after

laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

l Store flammable solvents or fluids away

from your washer/dryer.

l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

never be put directly into your washer/

dryer.

l Store detergent, laundry aids, and other

materials in a cool, dry place where

children cannot reach them (in a locked

cabinet if possible).

l Read and follow instructions on pack-

ages of detergent and laundry aids,

especially warnings and precautions.

l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo-

nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust

remover) in the same wash. Hazardous

fumes can form.

l Unplug power supply cord before

attempting to service your washer/dryer.

l Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass

materials. Small particles can stick to

the fabrics in following loads and cause

skin irritation.

l Never operate your washer/dryer if:

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing.

-all panels are not in place.

-the lint screen is loose, damaged, or

missing.

l Be sure that your washer/dryer:

-is properly connected to fuel and

exhaust systems (gas dryers must be

vented outdoors).*

-is not installed against draperies or

curtains, or on carpet.*

-is used only for jobs normally expected

of a home washer/dryer.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

it properly.

*See the Installation Instructions.

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Getting to Know Your

Washer/Dryer

The parts and features of your THIN TWIN@washer/dryer are illustrated in this section.

Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer/dryer.

Optional

exhaust

outlet

Washer controls

Lid instructions

Agitator

Basket

Model and serial

number label

Dryer drum

Lint screen

Other features not shown:

Automatic dryness control

End of cycle signal

Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)

End of cycle signal

Your dryer sounds a signal to let you know

when the selected cycle is finished. The

signal cannot be adjusted or turned off.

The signal is helpful when drying perma-

nent press, synthetics, and other items that

should be taken out as soon as the dryer

stops tumbling.

Operating Your Washer

In This Section

Page Page

Before starting your washer ................. 7 Selecting a cycle and time ..............,... 8

Starting or stopping your washer ........7 Using rinse and spin .......................... 10

Selecting a load size ............................. 7 Using drain and spin .......................... 10

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures .....8 What happens in each cycle ............,. 11

Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you

important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a

NOTE:

If your washer/dryer has a Con-

sorted load in the washer before starting. sumer Features Guide, remove it and place

See page 20 for additional “Before you wash it in your Use and Care Guide.

or dry” information.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

Select load size and water temperatures.

2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it

clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the

knob’s outer ring points to the number in

the wash cycle you want. The numbers

are minutes of wash time.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 8-l 0 for additional informa-

tion to help you make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

l To stop the washer at any time, push in the

Cycle Control Knob.

l To restart the washer, close the lid (if

necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control

Knob.

Selecting a load size

Position the Load Size Selector at the setting

that corresponds to the size load you want to

wash. Select a load size based upon the size

of the load and the fabric you are washing.

See pages 20-21 for additional loading

information.

To change the load size setting after the

washer has started to fill, move the Selector

to RESET, then to the desired new setting.

Load size tips

l Items should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the machine or select a load

size that is too small for the wash load.

l Use a large load size setting for best results

with permanent press clothes.

l Reduce wash time when using a small load

size setting. Loads with only a few small

items need less wash time.

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Match the water temperature to the type of

fabric and soils being washed. The top

temperature is the wash water and the bottom

temperature is the rinse water.

Water temperature tips

l Use warm wash water with the Permanent

Press and Delicate cycles.

l Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit

clothes, prewash or presoak before washing

in warm water.

See the “Water usage guide” on page

for

more information.

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash

system and high spin speeds to shorten

drying time.

l Use HEAVY, 12 minutes of wash time, to

clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen

fabrics that are heavily soiled.

l Use NORMAL, 8 minutes of wash time, to

clean cotton and linen fabrics that are

lightly to moderately soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the

Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,

and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean

permanent press and some synthetic

fabrics that are moderately soiled.

. Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean

permanent press and some synthetics that

are lightly soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the

wash cycle. This is normal for washer

operation.

Delicate cycle

The Delicate cycle features a reduced

agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low

spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

l Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean

delicate items and washable knits that are

moderately soiled.

l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean

delicate items and washable knits that are

lightly soiled.

Soak cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of

agitation and soak time to help remove

heavy soils and stains that need pretreat-

ment.

l Use warm water when soaking laundry.

(Hot water can set stains.) See pages 22-

25 for stain removal information.

l Use the amount of detergent or presoak

additive recommended by manufacturer.

l After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent

and set a new wash cycle.

Regular cycle

Permanent press cycle

Delicate cycle

Soak

cycle

Pre-Wash

Pre-Wash features a brief period of high

speed agitation to help remove heavy soils

and stains that need pretreatment.

l Use warm water for prewashing stained

laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See

pages 22-25 for stain removal information.

l After Pre-Wash ends, add detergent and

set a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

Super Wash automatically prewashes the

laundry and advances into the Regular wash

cycle. (The washer does not need to be

reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use this

cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that

need maximum soil removal.

l For proper cleaning, use double the

amount of detergent recommended for a

wash cycle.

NOTE:

The machine pauses during Super

Wash. This is normal for washer operation.

Prewash

Super wash cycle

Using 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 and turn

clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

fills to selected load size, agitates, drains,

and spins.

Using drain and spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying

times for some heavy fabrics or special-care

items by removing excess water.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn

clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

drains and then spins.

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