Whirlpool LTE5243BW2 Owner's manual

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: LTE5243BW2

Category: Washing machines

Type: Owner's manual

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UseAndCare

A Note ToYou 2

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 36

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

THIN TWIN" AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool ® appliance.

You have purchaseda quality, world-classhome appliance.Years ofengineering experience have

gone intoitsmanufacturing.To ensure manyyears oftrouble-free operation,we have developed

this Use and Care Guide. It isfull ofvaluable informationon howto operate and maintainyour

appliance properlyand safely. Please read itcarefully.Also, please complete and mail the Owner-

ship RegistrationCard providedwith yourappliance. Thiswill helpus notifyyou about any new

informationon your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbolsand statements. Please pay special attentiontothese symbols

and follow any instructionsgiven. Here isa briefexplanation ofthe use of each symbol.

This symbolwill help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire

and electricalshock.

This symbolwillhelp you avoidactions

whichcould cause productdamage

(scratches,dents, etc.) and damage

toyour personalproperty.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is

toll-free 24 hours a day.

ifyou have a questionconcerningyourappliance'soperation, or ifyou need service,first see =If

You Need AssistanceOr Service" on page 33. Ifyou need further help, call us. When calling,you

will need to knowyourappliance's completemodel numberand serial number.You can find this

informationon the model and serial numberlabel (see diagram on page 6). Foryour convenience,

we have includeda handy place below for you to recordthese numbers,the purchase date from

the salesslip and yourdealer's name and telephone number. Keep this bookand the sales slip

together in a safe place for futurereference.

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

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 persons

when using your washer/dryer, follow basic precautions, including

the following:

• Read all instructionsbefore usingyour

THIN "I'WIN®washer/dryer.

• Do not machinewash or machine dry

itemscleaned, washed, soaked in, or

spottedwith wax, paint, gasoline,oil, dry

cleaningsolvents,or otherflammable

fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard

or explosion.Always handwash and line

dry itemscontainingthese materials.

• Flammable fluids (dry-cleaningsolvents,

kerosene, gasoline,etc.) shouldnot be

used or stored in or near yourwasher/

dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to your

wash water. These substancesgive off

vapors that can create a fire hazard or

explosion.

• Do not allowchildrento operate, play with,

or crawl on or insideyour washer/dryer.

Supervise childrencloselywhen your

washer/dryer isused near them.

• Beforeyourwasher/dryer isremoved from

service or discarded, remove the lidand

doorto prevent accidentalentrapment.

• After starting a cycle, do not reach intothe

basket unlessthewasher Cycle Control

Knob ispushed in and all motionstops.

• Do not reach intoyourdryer ifthe drumis

moving.

• Do notdry rubber, rubber-like,or heat-

sensitivematerials withheat.

• Do nottamper with the controls.

• Ifyour hotwater has not been used

recently(usually2 weeks or longer),

hydrogengases may buildup inyour

water heater and your hot water pipes.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

preventinjuryor damage, beforeusing

yourwasher/dryer, turnon all hotwater

faucets and allowwater torun forseveral

minutes. Thiswill allowgases toescape.

Do not smoke or use any open flame near

yourfaucet while itisopen.

Please ...

• Installand level washer/dryer in a well-

ventilated roomand on a floor that can

supportthe weight.*

• Connect washer/dryer tothe correct

3-prongoutlet, electricalsupply,water

supply,and drain.*

• Groundwasher/dryer properly.*

• Have onlya qualifiedperson install,

repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.

• Protectwasher/dryerfrom the weather

and keep itwhere the temperature is

above 45°F (7°C).

• Maintain washer/dryer properly.

• Use onlyfabric softenersspecifically

labeled as not being harmfulto the dryer.

• Do not allowlintto buildup insidethe

dryeror exhaust system. Cleaning should

be done periodicallybya qualified

person.

• Clean lintscreen beforeor after each

load.

• Do not letdust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-

cals, etc. pile up aroundor under your

washer/dryer.

*See the Installation Instructions.

-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Understanding your responsibilities

• Unplug the powersupply cordor turnoff

electrical powerbefore attemptingto

serviceyour washer/dryer. Shut offgas

valve ifyou have a gas washer/dryer.

• Do not wash or dry itemsthat are soiled

withvegetable or cookingoil. These items

may contain some oilafter laundering.

Due to the remainingoil, the fabric may

smoke or catchfire by itself.

• Store flammable solventsorfluids away

from your washer/dryer.

• Dry cleaningsolventsor fluidsshould

never be put directlyintoyourwasher/

dryer.

• Store detergent, laundryaids and other

materialsin a cool, dry place where

childrencannot reach them (in a locked

cabinet ifpossible).

• Read and follow instructionson packages

of detergent and laundryaids, especially

warningsand precautions.

• Do not usechlorine bleachand ammonia

or acids (suchas vinegar or rust remover)

in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can

form.

• Unplug power supplycordbefore attempt-

ingto service your washer/dryer.

• Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass

materials. Small particles can stick to the

fabrics in following loads and cause skin

irritation.

• Never operate your washer/dryer if:

-it is notworking right (i.e. noisy, too hot).

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing.

-all panelsare notin place.

-the lintscreen is loose, damaged, or

missing.

• Be sure thatyourwasher/dryer:

-is properlyconnectedto fuel and exhaust

systems(gas dryers mustbe vented

outdoors).*

-is not installedagainstdraperies or

curtains,or on carpet.*

-is usedonly for jobs normallyexpected

ofa home washer/dryer.

-is not used byanyone unable to operate

itproperly.

*See the InstallationInstructions.

-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

Getting To Know Your

Washer/Dryer

The parts and features of yourTHIN TWIN®washer/dryer are illustratedin this section.Become

familiarwith all parts and features beforeusingyourwasher/dryer.

Optional

exhaust

outlet

Washer conbols

Lid instructions

Agitatol

Model and serial

number label

Dryer drum

Lint screen

Dryer controls

Basket

Tub

Other features not shown:

Automatic dryness control

End of cycle signal

Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)

End of cycle signal

Your dryer soundsa signal to letyou 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

Before starting your washer .............................. 7

Starling or stopping your washer ..................... 7

SelecUng a load size .......................................... 7

SeleclJng wash-rinse temperatures .................. 8

Page

SelecUng a cycle and Urne .............................. 8

Using rinse and spin ...................................... 10

Using drain and spin ..................................... 10

What happens in each cycle ......................... 11

Operating yourwasher properlyensuresmaximum washingefficiency.This sectiongivesyou

importantinformationto helpyou toselect a cycle,time, and temperaturefor yourwash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place asorted NOTE: Ifyour washer/dryerhas a Consumer

loadin the washer beforestarting.See page 20 Features Guide, remove itand place itin your

for additional=Beforeyou wash or dry" Use and Care Guide.

information.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1. Select loadsize and water temperatures.

2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turnit

clockwise. Stop when the indicatoron the

knob'souter ring pointsto the number in the

wash cycleyou want. The numbers are

minutesof wash time.

3. Pullout the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 8-10 for additionalinformation

to helpyou make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

• To stopthe washer at anytime, pushin the

Cycle ControlKnob.

• To restartthe washer, close the lid(if neces-

sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a load size

Position the LoadSize Selector at the setting

that correspondsto the size loadyou want to

wash. Select a loadsize based uponthe size

of the load and the fabricyou are washing.See

pages 20-21 for additionalloadinginformation.

To changethe load size settingafter the

washer has started tofill, move theSelector to

RESET, then tothe desired newsetting.

Load size tips

• Itemsshouldmove freely in the washer. Do

notoverload the machineor select a load size

that is toosmall for the wash load.

• Use a large load size settingfor best results

with permanent press clothes.

• Reduce wash time when usinga small load

size setting. Loadswith onlya few small items

need lesswash time.

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Match the water temperatureto the type of

fabric and soilsbeing washed. The top tempera-

ture isthewash water and the bottomtempera-

ture is the rinsewater.

Water temperature tips

• Usewarm wash water withthe Permanent

Press and Delicate cycles.

• Always use cold rinsewater for permanent

pressfabrics.

• For heavilysoiled permanent pressor knit

clothes, prewash or presoak beforewashing in

warm water.

See the =Water usage guide"on page 25 for

more information.

Selecting a cycle and time

You willfind information you need to help you

make correctcycle selectionsin this section.

• Pages 9-10: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash

cycle and time.

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

stand what happens during a wash cycle.

Regular cycle

The Regular cyclefeatures the Gentle Wash

system and highspin speeds toshorten drying

time.

• Use HEAVY, 12 minutesofwash time, to

clean sturdily-constructedcottonand linen

fabrics that are heavilysoiled.

• Use NORMAL, 8 minutesofwash time, to

clean cottonand linenfabrics that are lightly

to moderately soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cyclefeatures the

Gentle Wash system, a cool-downrinse, and

low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

• Use 10 minutesofwash time toclean

permanent press and some syntheticfabrics

thatare moderately soiled.

• Use 6 minutesofwash time toclean perma-

nent press and somesyntheticsthatare

lightlysoiled.

NOTE; The washer pauses brieflyduringthe

wash cycle. This isnormal for washer

operation.

Delicate cycle

The Delicatecycle features a reduced agitation

speed for gentle soilremoval. Low spinspeeds

reducewrinkling.

• Use 8 minutes ofwash time to clean delicate

itemsand washable knitsthatare moderately

soiled.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate

items and washable knits that are lightly

soiled.

Soak cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periodsof

agitationand soak time to help remove heavy

soilsand stains that need pretreatment.

• Use warm water when soaking laundry.(Hot

water can set stains.)See pages 22-24 for

stain removal information.

• Use the amountof detergent or presoak

additive recommended bymanufacturer.

• After the Soak cycleends, add detergent

and set a new wash cycle.

Regular cycle

Permanent press cycle

Delicate cycle

Soak cycle

Pre-Wash

Pre-Wash features a briefperiodof highspeed

agitationto help remove heavy soilsand stains

that need pretreatment.

• Use warm water for prewashingstained

laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See

pages 22-24 for stain removal information.

• After Pre-Wash ends, add detergent and set

a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

Super Wash automaticallyprewashesthe

laundryand advances intothe Regular wash

cycle. (The washer does not need to be reset

after the Super Wash cycle.) Use thiscycle

when washing heavilysoiledloads that need

maximumsoil removal.

• Forproper cleaning, use doublethe amount

of detergent recommendedfor a wash cycle.

NOTE: The machine pauses duringSuper

Wash. This is normalfor washer operation.

Using rinse and spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled

clothes,or washing special-care items, you

may want an extra rinseand spin.

1. Push Cycle Control Knobin and turn

clockwiseto RINSE, as illustrated.

2. PullCycle Control Knob out.The washer

fills to selected loadsize, 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.

Pr_,wuh

Super wash cycle

What happens in each cycle

When the Cycle Control Knobis set to a

number and pulledout,the washer fills (tothe

selected load size) before agitationandtiming

start. The washer will beginagitatingimmedi-

ately after filling; agitationcanoccurwith the

washer lidup or down. After agitationstarts,

the Cycle Control Knob turnsclockwiseuntilit

pointsto OFF and the cycleends.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each

cycle. These pauses are normal for washer

operation.

NOTE: AGentle Wash system helps protect

yourfabrics by reducingwash agitationspeed

duringthe last few minutesof wash agitationin

the Regularand Permanent Press cycles.

WASH

Fill

Wash*

°Agital_onspeedisreducedinthelast few

minutesofmostcycles.Thisprovides

betterfabric care.

_j Drain (or partialdrain*)

No agitation

*The Permanent Press cycle partially

drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

_[_ Spin

RINSE

Fill

Rinse

_ Drain-No agitation

_ Spin-Spray rinse

Spin

U Off

Operating Your Dryer

In This Section

Page

Before starting your dryer ................................ 12

Star'dng your dryer ............................................ 12

Stopping your dryer .......................................... 12

Page

Resta_ng your dryer ........................................ 12

Understanding your cycles .............................. 13

SelecUng the right cycle and setting ............... 15

The information in this section helps you learn to use yourdryer efficientlyand safely. Refer to

=Laundry Tips"on page 20 for additionalcontrolsetting,sorting,and loadinginformation.

Before starting your dryer

Wipe thedryer drumwith a damp clothbefore Ifyour dryerhas a Consumer Features Guide,

using to remove dustfrom storingand remove it and place itwith your Use and Care

shipping. Guide.

Starting your dryer

1. Loadclothes intothe dryer and close the

door.

2. Turn the Cycle Control Knobeitherway to

the desired setting.

3. Pushthe Start Button.

NOTE: Your dryer stopsautomaticallywhen a

cycle ends.

Stopping your dryer

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control

Knob to OFF.

NOTE: The Cycle Control Knobshould point to

an OFF area when the dryer is notin use. If you

want to stopthe dryer beforethe cycleis

finished, turn the Cycle Control Knobto an OFF

area.

Restarting your dryer

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycleand temperature (if

necessary).

3. Pressthe Start Button.

Push to start

Understanding your cycles

See the chart belowfor descriptionsof the cyclesthatare onyour dryer. See page 15 forhelp in

selectingthe right cycle.

NOTES:

• Use the Energy Preferred Automatic

Setting (,) to dry mostloads. (See page 14.)

• Shaded areas in the illustrationsshow cycle

locations.

• The lastfew minutes of all cyclesare without

heat to make the load easier to handle.

• To help reduce wrinkling,remove the load

fromthe dryer as soon as tumblingstops.

This isimportantfor permanent press,knits,

and syntheticfabrics.

CYCLES CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Timed cycle

Use your Timed cycleto completedryingif

some itemsare damp after automaticdrying.

This cycle isalso usefulfor smallloads or

large bulkyitems.

• For a damp dry,turn the Cycle Control

Knobto 30 minutesor less.

using the TUMBLE PRESS ®

cycle

The TUMBLE PRESS cycle removes

wrinkles from clothes that have been

packed in a suitcase, or from items not

removed from the dryer at the end of a

cycle. Put only a few items in your dryer for

best results when using this cycle. As soon

as the dryer stops,fold or put the items on

hangers.

Fluff Air cycle (no heat)

The Fluff Air cycle is unheated. Use this

cycle to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic

tablecloths, foam pillows, sneakers, etc.

See Warning on page 15.

continued on next page

CYCLES CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Automatic cycle(s)

Use an automaUc cycle to dry most loads.

• Your automaticcycle shutsoftwhen the

selected dryness isreached.

• The Cycle Control Knobwillnot move until

the load isalmost dry. Afterthe cool-down,

the Cycle Control Knobautomatically

moves to an OFF area and tumbling

stops.

Dry most loads using the Energy

Preferred Automatic Setting (*),

• If the load isdrier than you like, selecta

settingcloserto LESS DRY the next time

you dry a similarload.

• Ifthe load isnot as dryas you like, com-

plete dryingusinga Timed cycle. Select a

settingclosertoVERY DRY the nexttime

you dry a similarload.

Automatic Regular

The (*) indicatesthe Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting.This cyclecan be used for

heavy and mediumweight cottonitems, such

as towels, bluejeans, corduroys,bedspreads,

and linens.

Automatic Permanent Press

Use this cycleto dry permanent press items,

knits,and other syntheticfabrics.

*Energy preferred automaUc =etUng

Selecting the right cycle and setting

Use the chart below to guide youwhen making

drying selections.

• Do not overdry.Overdryingcan cause

shrinkage, staticcling,and damage tosome

fabrics.

Fire Hazard

Do not dry heat-sensitivefabrics, plastic,

rubber,or somestuffed items with heat.

Use the Air cycle, or linedry.

Failuretodo so could resultin fire or

damaged items.

TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TIME

COI-FONS AND LINENS

Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattresspads,quilts

Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys,work clothes

Mediumweight-Sheets, cottonunderwear, diapers

Lightweight-Batistes, organdies,lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight-Work clothes,jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes,sheets, slacks

Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses,dresses

KNITS

Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons,blends,T-shirts,

slacks, shirts

Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester,acrylic,etc.),

dress slacks, skirts,sweaters

Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester,acrylic,etc.) and

blends, lingerie,blouses,dresses

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras,stuffedtoys

Plastic-Shower curtains,tablecloths

Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene,Sheer nylon

Automatic Regular

Automatic Perm Press

Fluff Air

20-30 rain

20-30 min

40-50 min

10-20 min

Caring For Your Washer/Dryer

In This Section

Page

Maintenance-every load ................................... 16

Maintenance-as needed ................................... 16

Page

13ps for caring for your washer/dryer .......... 19

Care during periods of non-use ................... 19

Washers and dryers requireregularmaintenance. Followthe suggestionsbelowto maintainyour

washer/dryer properly.

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the washer lint filter

Clean the filter at the bottomofthe agitator

after every load for the bestfilteringresults.

To clean:

1. Liftoffthe agitator barrel.

2. Wash orwipe the filterclean in the bottom

of the agitator barrel.The filteris not

removable.

3. Replace agitator barrel.Snap it intoplace.

Manual clean

lint filter

Cleaning the dryer lint screen

The lintscreen islocated insidethe dryer

drum, on the backwall. Clean It before each

load. A screen blockedby lintcan increase

dryingtime.

1. Open the door and pullthe lintscreen

straightout.

2. Squeeze the bodyofthe lintscreen lightly

while pullingthe cover off. (See illustration.)

3. Roll lintoffthe screen withyourfingers. Do

not rinse orwash the screen to remove lint.

Wet lintis hardto remove.

4. Replace cover on lintscreen body. Push the

lintscreen firmlyback intoplace and close

the door.

Product and Fabric Damage Hazard

Do not runthe dryerwith the lintscreen

loose, damaged, blocked or missing.

Doingso can cause overheating and

damage to boththe dryerand fabrics.

Lint screen body

Maintenance-as needed

Use the followingsuggestionsaboutcleaning

and lint removal to maintain yourwasher/dryer

and keep it operating efficiently.

Cleaning the washer/dryer

interior

Washer:

• Ifthe washer interiorneeds cleaning, put

1/2cup (125 mL) of chlorinebleachand

1 cup (250 mL) of detergent inthe washer.

Runthrough a complete cycleusing hot

water.

Dryer:

Electrical Shock,

Personal Injury and Fire and

Explosion Hazard

• Turn offthe electrical powerbefore

cleaningthe interior.

• Make sure the dryer iscool.

• Use nonflammablecleaner.

Failure to do so could resultin electrical

shockor injury,fire or explosion.

Garments whichcontainunstable dyes, such

as denim blue jeans or brightly coloredcotton

items, may discolorthe dryerinterior.

Ifyou want to remove stains from the dryer

drum, use powdered laundrydetergent.

1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm

water.

2. Apply pasteto a softclothand scrubarea

until all excess dye is removed.

3. Wipe thoroughlywith a damp cloth.

4. Tumble a load ofrags to dry.

Cleaning a clogged lint screen

Laundrydetergents and fabric softenerscan

cause a residue buildup on the lintscreen. A

clogged lintscreen can extenddryingtimes.

Clean the lintscreen with a nylonbrush every

six months,or more frequently, ifit becomes

clogged due to a residue buildup.Use the

following method:

1. Wet bothsides oflintscreen with hotwater.

2. Wet a nylon brushwith hotwater and liquid

detergent.

3. Scrub lintscreen with the brushuntilall

residue buildupis removed.

4. Rinsewith hotwater.

5. Thoroughly dry lintscreen with a clean

towel and replace in dryer.

Removing accumulated lint

from the dryer

Lintcan gatherinside the dryerand be fuelfor

a fire. It is recommendedthat lintbe removed

every 2 to 3 years, or more often,depending

on dryerusage. Cleaning shouldbe doneby a

qualified person.Ifyou have any questions,

please call ourConsumer AssistanceCenter

at 1-800-253-1301.

Electrical Shock, Personal Injury and

Product Damage Hazard

• Unplugthe power supplycordor turn

offthe electricalpower beforeremoving

dryer panels.

• Make sure the dryeris cool.

• Dryer parts can have sharpedges. Use

care when handling.

• More than one person isrequiredto lift,

tilt or move machine because of its

weight and size.

• Truck onlyfrom rear.

Failureto follow the above instructions

could resultin electricalshock,personal

injuryor productdamage.

1. Unplug the power supply cordor turnoffthe

electrical power.

2. Remove back panel. See Installation

Instructions.

3. Remove lintfrom shaded area in illustration

with a softbrushor vacuum cleaner. Avoid

damagingwires, thermostats,funnel (gas),

or ignitor(gas),

4. Replace panel; reconnectand level dryer

again, if necessary.

Heat inlet duct Thermostats Motor

Electric dryer with back panel removed

Tips for caring for your washer/dryer

• Wipe up detergent, bleach and other spills with

a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.

• Remove hard water deposits using only

cleaners labeled as washer safe.

• After tinting or dyeing, put chlorine bleach

and detergent in the washer. Run through a

complete cycle using hot water to remove

excess dye or tint. If staining occurs on

following loads, repeat the process.

• Sharp or metal objects can damage your

washer/dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips,

money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these

objects on your washer after emptying

pockets.

NOTE: Operate your washer/dryeronlywhen

you are at home.

Care during periods of non-use

Winter storage or moving care

Install and store your washer/dryer where it will

not 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 the

drain water inlet hoses.

2. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in

the washer basket.

3. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for

about 30 seconds (see page 10) to mix

antifreeze and water.

4. Unplug power supply cord.

To use the washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Reconnect power supply cord.

5. Run the washer through a complete cycle

with 1/2cup (125 mL) of detergent to clean

out antifreeze.

Non-use/vacation care

1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off

electrical power.

2. Clean lint screen and lint filter.

3. Turn off water supply leading to your

washer/dryer. This will help avoid acciden-

tal flooding while you are away (for ex-

ample, due to a water pressure surge).

Laundry Tips

In This Section

Page

Before you wash or dry .................................... 20

Removing steins ............................................... 22

Water usage guide ............................................ 25

Washing special-care item0 ............................ 26

Page

Saving energy ................................................ 27

Drying special-care items ............................. 28

Solving laundering problems ....................... 30

Using laundry aids ......................................... 32

Thissection reviews proper launderingtechniques, givesyou additionallaunderinginformation,

and discusses causes or solutions to common laundering problems.

Before you wash or dry

Before usingyourwasher/dryer,see

pages 3-5 for Important Safety Information.

* Close zippers, snaps and hookstoavoid

L_ nagging otheritems. Remove

pins,bucklesand otherhard

objectsto avoidscratchingthe

washer interiororthe dryer

drum. Remove unwashabletrim

and ornaments,or heat-sensitivetrim that

can be damaged by drying.

• Stained or wet garmentsshouldbe washed

promptlyfor bestresults.

• Check garmentsto make sure all spotsand

stainswere removed duringthewash. See

pages 22-24 for pretreatment and stain

removal information.Ifstainswere not

removed, do not tumbledry. Heat may

permanentlyset stain.Soiled items can also

leave stainson the dryerdrum. These stains

can be pickedup by otheritems inthe load.

• Turn down cuffs and brushaway lintand dirt.

• Turn syntheticsinsideout to avoidpilling.

• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

• Sharp or metal objectscan damage your

washer. Check pocketsfor

pins, clips, money,bolts, nuts,

etc. and turn pocketsinside

out. Do notlay these objects

on your washer after

emptying pockets.

• Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to

help prevent lint pickup.

• Tie strings and sashes so they will not

tangle.

• Place small items such as baby socks or

hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.

• Articles to be ironed should be removed from

the dryer while still damp.

Sorting

• Itemsproperly sortedfor washing are usually

_ properlysortedfor drying.

_,,..! Separate heavilysoiled items

from lightlysoiled ones even if

they would normallybewashed

together. Separate lintgivers

(towels,chenille)from linttakers (corduroy,

synthetics,permanent press). When pos-

sible, turnlinttakers insideout.

• Separate heavyfabrics (denim, towels) from

light fabrics (synthetics,permanent press).

• Separate dark from lightcolors;colorfast

from noncolorfast.

Load sizes

• Drop itemsintowasher loosely.Fillto the top

ofthe basket. Do notpack or

wrap itemsaround agitator.

Items shouldmove easily

throughwash water for best

cleaning and wrinkle-free

results.Watch for rollover.

Itemsshouldsink and reappear later.

• To reduce wrinkling,permanent press and

syntheticknitsshouldhave more roomto

move in thewater than heavy items(towels,

jeans).

• Do not overloadthe washer/dryer. Over-

crowdingcauses poor cleaning, uneven

dryingand wrinkling,and can cause itemsto

wear out faster (because of pilling).

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Model: LTE5243BW2

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