Whirlpool LE3000XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE3000XM
and
Gas Model
LG3001XM
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
START BUTTON
LOADING DOOR
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.
Copy your Model
and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
Complete Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
[from the plate located as shown)
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip PurchoSe Dote
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry lnfor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
console. Serv,ce Compony and
Telephone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
Contents
Paae
PARTS AND FEATURES
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
STARTING YOUR DRYER
SELECTING A CYCLE
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
Page
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE .7
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 7
2. If You Need Assistance 7
3. If You Need Service 7
4. If You Havea Problem 7
Q1984 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...
. is installed by a qualified 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.
. 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.

Starting your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly [see your”Dryer Guide”). Be sure the door is tightly closed.
Select
1. CYCLE and TIME
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the time setting you want in
the cycle you want.
To stop and
3. 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 dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
To change
4. the setting
The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
4 The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

Selecting a cycle
Each dryer cycle is designed to dry certain kinds of fabrics. Use the
chart below to help you decide which cycle to use.
TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED CYCLE
COTTONS
HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads,quilts HEAT
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts,dresses.
sheets.diaoers.towels. work clothes HEAT
PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats,etc. . . HEAT
MEDIUMWEIGHT -
Shirts,uniforms,dresses,slacks,etc. HEAT
KNITS
HEAYYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -
T-Shirts,slacks,polo shirts,etc. HEAT
LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS(polyester,
acrylic, etc.) AND BLENDS -
Lingerie, blouses,dresses,etc. . HEAT
DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . HEAT
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE MATERIALS
Foam pillows, bras,etc. . . AIR
Plastic shower curtains, tablecloths AIR
Rubberbacked rugs . . . AIR
Olefin,polypropylene,sheernylon . . . . . AIR
Drying these and other heat-sensitive materials with heat
can damage them or be a FIREHAZARD.
The last 5 minutes of the HEAT Cycle are without heat. This helps cool
down the load for easier handling and to reduce wrinkling.
Drying times Mixed loads
Drying times will vary depending on: When drying a load with different
l amount of moisture in the clothes. kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
l type and weight of the fa brie. cycle suggested forthe lightest fab-
l size of the load. rics. When the dryer stops, remove
l room temperature around the dry items and reset the control.
dryer.
See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for more information.
To help reduce wrinkling, take
the load from the dryer as soon
as tumbling stops. This is very
important for permanent press,
knits and other synthetic fabrics.
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying
can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and can damage some
fabrics.

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 lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
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DO NOT run the dryer with
the lint screen loose,
damaged or missing.
Doing so can cause over-
ROLL the lint off the gcreen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place.
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.
ELECTRIC DRYERS ” &AS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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 (electric) or
front panel (gas).
2. Avoid damaging wiresther-
mostats, 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.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. ..
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?
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
. The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control
Knob to OFF.Turn on gas. Wait 5
minutes. Reset controls and start.
l An electric dryer has two fuses, if
not a circuit-breaker. If one is
blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean?
9 See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:’
2. If you need assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINEsserv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of ourtrained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
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of Whirlpool Corporation for
FSP
quality parts. took for this
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
R for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
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TECH-CARE8 Serv-
~~C//-CARE ice Companies.
~?!!SEoSERV’CE J TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide
after-warranty service, anywhere in
the United States. To locate TECH-
CARE service in your area, call our
COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under,
4. If you have a problem*. ..
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to.
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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