Whirlpool LTE5243DQ7 User Instructions page 5

To findoutwhether yourmodel allows f abric softener
dispenser usage a nd forinformation onordering, refer t othe
front p age ofthismanual orcall t hedealer from whom you
purchased your w asher/dryer. Ask forPart N umber 3350834.
NOTE: Donotspill o rdripany fabric s oftener onto theclothes.
Undiluted fabric softener canstain fabrics. Always d ilute f abric
softener withwarm water. Too much fabric softener canmake
some items ( diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. Ifthis
happens, donotuse itinevery l oad, o ruseless ofitineach
load.
Style 1:With liquid fabric softener dispenser (onsome
models)
• Use only liquid fabric softener inthisdispenser. Pour
measured liquid fabric softener into thedispenser.
Softener isadded a utomatically during t herinse portion o f
thecycle. Dilute l iquid fabric softener byfilling the
dispenser withwarm water until l iquid reaches the
crossbar inthedispenser opening.
Style 2:Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (onsome
models)
• Inthefinal r inse ONLY, add fabric softener thathasbeen
diluted w ith1/2 t o1cup(125 to250 mL) w arm water.
4. Close t hewasher lid.Washer will n otagitate o rspin withthe
lidopen.
5. Turn t heWATER LEVEL selector tothecorrect setting f oryour
wash load and thetype offabric being washed. You may
change t heload size orwater level s election after t hewasher
hasstarted f illing byturning t heselector toadifferent setting.
6. Set t heTEMPERATURE selector tothecorrect setting f orthe
type offabric a ndsoils being washed. Use thewarmest water
safe forfabric. Follow garment label i nstructions.
NOTE: Inwash water t emperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C),
detergents donotdissolve well. S oils canbedifficult to
remove. Some fabrics c anretain wear w rinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation ofsmall lint-like b alls onthe
surface o fgarments).
7. Push intheCycle Control knob and turnitclockwise tothe
wash cycle youwant. R educe thewash time when using a
small load size setting. Pull outtheCycle C ontrol knob tostart
thewasher.
To stop or restart your washer:
• To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle
Control knob.
• To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the
Cycle Control knob.
DRYER USE
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.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See "Cleaning the Lint
Screen."
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting to dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics.
4. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL.
The signal is helpful when drying items that should be
removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. The End of Cycle
signal is part of the Start button and is selectable. Turn the
Start button to ON or OFF. The signal will sound only if the
selector is set to On.
5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
6. Press the PUSH TO START button.