Whirlpool THIN TWIN User manual

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UseAndCare

ANoteToYou 2

Understandng

safety 3

Gettin To Know

Your ask/Dryer

vi 6

Operating Your

Washer 7

E2-‘Dw~ 12

ieg Your 14

Caring For Your

Washer/Dryer 19

Laundry Tips 23

If You Need

iEzz=or

. 37

Warranty 40

1400-253-1301

Cell us with queslions or camments.

LARGE CAPACITY

THIN TWIN’ AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER

A Note ToYou

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, wor/d-c/sss 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 Owner-

ship 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 symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols

and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions

which could cause product damage

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 37. 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 numbers, 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

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

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

-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 persona

when ualng your washer/dryer, follow bask precautlons, including

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 ofl

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.

l 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.

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.’

l Connect washer/dryer to the correct

3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water

supply, and drain.*

l Ground washer/dryer properly.’

l Have only a qualified person install,

repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.

l 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.

l 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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.

*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 packages

of detergent and laundry aids, especially

warnings and precautions.

l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia

or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)

in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can

form.

l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-

ing 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your model. They are designed to show the

different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Washer controls

Model and serial

number label

Air inlet

Optional

exhaust

outlet

Agitator

Tub

Basket

Lid instructions

Bleach

dispenser’

Other features not shown:

Automatic dryness control

End of cycle signal’

MAGIC CLEAfP lint filtef

Manual clean lint filter (inoida agitator)

*Available on some models

Operating Your Washer

In This Section PW Paw

Before starting your w-her .............................. 7 Sebctfng a cycle and time .............................. 8

Starting or stopping your wuhr .................... .7 Using rinse nd spin ...................................... 10

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

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

Operating your washer property 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 sorted NOTE: If your washer/dryer has a Consumer

load in the washer before starting. See page 23 Features Guide, remove it and place it in your

for additional “Before you wash or dry” Use and Care Guide.

information.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1. 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 1 for additional information

to help you make selections.

Stopplng 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 neces-

sary) 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

page 24 for additional loading information.

To change the load size setting after the

washer has started to fill, move the Selector to

the desired new setting.

Settinp may vary with mode4

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 tempera-

ture is the wash water and the bottom tempera-

ture 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.

Settings may vary with mode4

See the “Water usage guide” on page 28 for

more information.

Selecting a cycle and time

You will find information you need to help you

make correct cycle selections in this section.

l Pages 9-10: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash

cycle and time.

l Page 11: Use this page to help you under-

stand what happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: Your model may not look exactly like

the illustrations.

Cycles may vary with model

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash

system and high spin speeds to shorten drying

time.

l Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean

sturdily-constructed cotton and linen

fabrics that are heavily soiled loads.

l Use 10 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.

l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean perma-

nent 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 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate

items and washable knits that are lightly to

moderately soiled.

Soak cycle

(on some models)

The Soak cycle features brief periods of

agitation and soak time to help remove heavy

soils and stains that need pretreatment.

l Use warm water when soaking laundry. (Hot

water can set stains.) See pages 25-27 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.

Permanent pres8 cycle

Delicate cycle

Soak cycle

Pre-Wash cycle

(on some model@

The Pre-Wash cycle 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 2527 for stain removal information.

l After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add deter-

gent and set a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

(on rome models)

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.

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

will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain,

and spin.

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

will drain, and then spin.

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