Whirlpool 3LE5710XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYER
Electric Model
3LE5710XM

Parts and features
\- LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
__ -TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
.- START BUTTON
/ LINT SCREEN
CYCLE
CONTROL
KNOB
DRYER DRUM
LOADING
DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide la-
bel before using
Your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
See your “Dryer
Guide” for informa-
tion on fabrics, dry-
ing special-care
items, drying tips
and other details.
Copy &our Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
questlon, have th1.s InformatIon ready Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
[from the plate located as shown)
2. Purchase date from sales slip Serlol Number
Copy this InformatIon In these spaces ~
Keep this book, your warranty. sales slip Purchase Date
and “Dryer Gutde” In the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer Service Company
console Phone Number
There IS no warranty registration to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for In-warranty service
Contents Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
Dryer Cycles and Settings 6
Cool Down Times 6
DRYING TIPS 7
FLUFF AIR 7
TUMBLE PRESS Setting 7
Mixed Loads 7
Page
Drying Times 7
LINT SCREEN 8
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER’ : : : 0
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Vacation Care 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE IO
Before Calling for
Assistance 10
If You Move 11
Helpful Hints 11
If You Have a Problem. : 1: 11

Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and you’ “Dryer Guide” carefully for
Important use and safety lnformatlon
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer
l IS installed by a quailfled Installer
l IS properly maIntaIned
l IS installed in an area protected
from the weather
l IS properly installed and leveled In
a well ventilated room’ on a floor
that can support the weight
l IS located in an area where the tem-
perature IS above 45 F (7 2 C)
l IS connected to the right kind of out-
let, electric supply and grounding’
l IS properly connected to exhaust
systems’
. IS used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers
. IS not run where there may beexplo-
slve fumes
9 IS not used by children or anyone
unable to operate It properly
‘See the Installation Instructions” for
complete information

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts EX HEAVY
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels, PERM’T
jeans, corduroys, work clothes HEAVY PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH
underwear, diapers MEDIUM
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
PERM’T PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT
jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS. PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY
clothes, sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lin’geri’e.’ 30-40 MINS. HIGH
blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.
KNITS
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons. PERM’T PRESS
blends,T-shirts, slacksshirts 40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, KNITS GENTLE
acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie, LOW
blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE 20-30 MINS.
Gauze, lace, etc. LOW 15-20 MINS.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
PERM’T PRESS
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys 20-30 MINS. FLUFF
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR
tablecloths 20-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
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Set TEMPER.ATI~RE
2. SEl,ECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want See page 6 for InformatIon on
the cycles
Push the
3. ST.,\RT Hutton
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The dryer will start tumbling when
you pusi the START Button
Changing a setting
The seving can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature
To stop and restart
the dq.er
To stop the dryer, open the door [or
turn the Control Knob to OFF]
To restart the dryer close the door
select cycle tf necessary, and push
START
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use. F
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Operating instructions
Dq.er c>xAes and settings Cool dew n tiriles
Ths PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps
provide the special core that perma-
nent press and synthetic fabrics
need a period of heated drying
followed by a 10 miribte cool down
The chart on page 4 suggests tlrne
and temperature settings for different
kinds of loads
The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and
LIGHT cycles descriDe the loads
they are deslgned to dry The chart
on page 4 tells what IS meant by
EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT
loads
At each setting. the dryer WIII run
alnout long enough to dry the load
described by the setting Example
Th’e HEAVY Cycle IS designed to be
long enough to dry a load of heavy
fabrics (towels leans corduroys et:: )
when the Temperature Selector 1sset
on PERM T PRESS HEAVY HIGH
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f MORE IIME LESSTIME + I
If the load IS not as dry as you want
set the dial more to the leti the next
time you dry that kind of load
If the load IS dryerthan you want
set the dial more to the tight the next
time you dry that kind of load
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In all cycles. the heat shuts off
before the dryer stops tumbling This
cool down time helps
l keep wrinkles from setting In
l make handling the hot load items
easier
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has
10 minutes of cool down time ot the
end of the cycle
All other cycles have 5 minutes of
cool down time

Drying tips
FLL’FF ;\I R
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector IS set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff
bedding. pillows and clothing orto
dust drapes
It car also be used tc damp-dry
heat sensltlve Items such as plastic
shower curtains. rubber-backed
rugs, plastic tablecloths foam rclbber
pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc
1. Set the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR
2. Set the Conrrol Knob to rhe PERMA
NENl PRESS Cycle aqd select the
numser of mtnutes you “vsnt
3. Push the START Button
The TUMBLE PRESS setilng removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
Items that may have been packed
in a suitcase, closet. or Items not
removed from the dryer
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I. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESS HEAVY HIGH
2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS
3. Push START Button
The load will tumble In heated air
for 5 minutes The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for IO more minutes
For oest results, TUMBLE PRESS only
a few Items at a time Put them on
hungers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops
3li\ed loads
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When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fobrlcs use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics When the dryer stops remove
dry items and reset the control
Dqing time3
Drying times wlli vary depending on
= amount of moisture In the clothes
l type and weight of the fabric
l size of the load
l room temperature around the
dryer
l temperature of the wash rinse
water
l amount of lint In the lint screen
l dryer temperature selection
See page 6 in your’ Dryer Guide
for more in‘orrrlation 7

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD
Open the Ild and pull the lint screen
ROLL the lint off the icreen
straight out with your fingers
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DO NOT run the dryer with
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen
the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back into
damaged or missing. place
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather Inside the dryer and create a fire hazard This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage.
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Heater Box \\ /’ I
1’: Thermostats 1’ fh
Heat Element
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
l Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remove back panel
2. Avoid damaging wires or ther-
mostats
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner
4. Replace panel, reconnect and re-
level drver

Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins buckles etC
Close metal zippers.
Wipe off all spills wrth a damp, soft
cloth.Splls allowed to remain may
dull or damage the finish
Non-colorfast items can starn the
Some pretreatment products can
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials, console and finish Do
make sure there is no dye to be not use these products on or near
transferred to items in the next load. your dryer.
\hcat ion care
Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer
Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc
Disconnect power
supply cord Clean lint screen

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these steps:
Hefore calling for assistance.. .
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
Performance problems often re-
l The AIR setirng ISwrthout heat
suit from little things you can find
l The last minutes of heat settings are
and fix yourself without tools of any without heat
kind
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l An electrrc dryer uses a circuit
breaker or 2 fuses. If one fuse is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is power supply corZ plugged In?
l Is door closed tightly7
l Did ‘IOU push START Button’
l Is the irntscreen clean’
l See page 6 in your Dryer Guide
l Are fuses blown or a zrrc--urt-breaker
trapped”
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