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LARGE CAPACITY
THIN TWIN
®
AUTOMATIC
GAS AND ELECTRIC
WASHER / DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
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- Page 1 LARGE CAPACITY THIN TWIN ® AUTOMATIC GAS AND ELECTRIC WASHER / DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents... 2 3406876...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER/DRYER SAFETY... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ... 5 CHECKING YOUR VENT... 6 WASHER USE ... 7 Understanding Washer Cycles ...7 Loading...7 Normal Washer Sounds ...7 Starting Your Washer ...8 Selecting a Cycle and Time ...9 Rinse and Spin ...9 Drain and Spin...9 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ...9 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener ...9... -
Page 3: Washer/Dryer Safety
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. -
Page 5: Parts And Features
Washer controls Model and serial number label Optional exhaust outlet Agitator Basket Dryer controls Control panel PARTS AND FEATURES Dryer drum Lint screen Other features: Temperature selector Load size selector... -
Page 6: Checking Your Vent
CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more information. -
Page 7: Washer Use
WASHER USE Understanding Washer Cycles When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load. -
Page 8: Starting Your Washer
Starting Your Washer Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. -
Page 9: Selecting A Cycle And Time
Selecting a Cycle and Time This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. -
Page 10: Dryer Use
DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. -
Page 11: Drying, Cycle And Temperature Tips
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle. Drying tips Follow care label directions when they are available. If you use fabric softener sheets, use only ones labeled as dryer safe. -
Page 12: End Of Cycle Signal
End of Cycle Signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics and other items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. The signal can be turned On or Off. WASHER/DRYER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Cleaning the exterior... -
Page 13: Cleaning The Dryer Interior
Cleaning the Dryer Interior Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum 1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water. 2. Apply paste to a soft cloth. Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Washer
TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate Check the following: Is the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet? Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start. - Page 15 Agitator operation The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal. Dispensers clogged (On some models - Accessory) Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding detergent and fabric softener to the dispensers? Measure detergent and fabric softener.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Dryer
TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Clothes are not drying satisfactorily Check the following: Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. -
Page 17: Assistance Or Service
Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service anywhere in the United States. To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance... -
Page 18: Warranty
For second through fifth year from the date of purchase, when this washer/dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP defective in materials or workmanship: top and lid (if rusted); any part of the gearcase assembly.