Whirlpool 3LG57OlXP User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Gas Model
3LG57OlXP
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aYe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condlhoners. Dehumldlflers, Automatic Washers. Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezer

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
\ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
INFORMATION CENTER
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
LOADING DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide Ia-
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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this Information ready.
Complete Model Number
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Complete Serlol Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, Your warranty, sales slip
Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
Service Company and
console.
Telephone 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 Page
........ 2 LINT SCREEN ................. 8
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. ..... 3 LINT REMOVAL ............... 8
SAFETY FIRST. ................ 3 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER .... 9
SELECTING A CYCLE AND Vacation Care. ............ 9
STARTING YOUR DRYER. ...... 4 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
Dryer Cycles and Settings .. 6 ASSISTANCE ................. 10
Cool Down Times .......... 6
DRYING TIPS. ................ 7
FLUFFAIR Setting ........... 7
TUMBLE PRESF Setting ...... 7
Mixed Loads .............. 7
Drying Times. .............. 7
2 01985 Whirlpool Corporation

Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly marntained.
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 fuel and
exhaust systems.*
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
l is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
CAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STOREOR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.
oraandies. linaerie
EX HEAVY
HEAVY PERM’T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
MEDIUM
LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERMIT PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT
jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS. PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play HEAVY
clothes, sheets, slacks 30-40 MINS. HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.
KNITS PERMIT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts 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. _. _. 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERMIT 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, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS.

Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATlJRE 2. SELECTOR
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,4RT Button
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature
To stop and restart
the dryer
To stop the dryer, open the door (or
turn the Control Knob to OFF]
To restart the dryer. close the door,
select cycle, If necessary, and push
START
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

Operating instructions
Dryer cycles and settings
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps
provide the special care that perma-
nent press and synthetic fabrics
need...a period of heated drying
followed by a 10 minute cool down.
The chart on page 4 suggests time
and temperature settings for different
kinds of loads.
The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and
LIGHT cycles describe the loads
they are designed to dry. The chart
on page 4 tells what ISmeant by
EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT
loads.
At each setting, the dryer will run
about long enough to dry the load
described by the setting. Example.
The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be
longenoughtodryaloadofheavy
fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)
when the Temperature Selector is set
on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
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+ MORETIME LESSTIME + I
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the dial more to the lett the next
time you dry that kind of load.
If the load is dryerthan you want,
set the dial more to the right the next
time you dry that kind of load.
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Cool down times
In all cyclesthe 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 at the
end of the cycle.
All other cycles have 5 minutes of
cool down time.

Drying tips
TUMBLE PRESS
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff
bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys, snea kers,
etc.
1.
2.
3.
Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFFAIR.
Turn the Control Knob to the num-
ber of minutes you want in the
TIMED DRYING Cycle.
Push the STARTButton.
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
items that may have been packed
in a suitcase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove
drv items and reset the control.
1. 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 10 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on
l 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 tn your”Dryer Guide”
for more information. 7

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each 1oad.A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out. ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place.
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.
GAS 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.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
’ Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remove back panel (electric]
or lower access panel (gas].
2. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art-with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
re-level dryer.

Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, buckles, etc.
Close metal zippers.
Wipe off all spills with a damp,soft
cloth. Spills allowed to remain may
dull or damage the finish.
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. -
Non-colorfast items can stain the
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred to items in the next load.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Vacation care
Unplug power cord or For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.
turn off electrical power. gas valve. 9

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these steps:
Before calling for
assistance.. .
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is power supply cord plugged in?
l Is door closed tightly?
l Did you push START Button?
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control
Knob to OFF. Turn on gas. Wait 5
minutes. Reset controls and start
An electric dryer uses a circuit
breaker or 2 fuses. It one fuse is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
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l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 6 in your “Dryer Guide:’
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