Whirlpool LE3000XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE3000XP
and
Gas Model
LG30OIXP
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CENTER
START BUTTON 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
Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” rn the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
Serwce 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
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PARTS AND FEATURES.. . .
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. . .
SAFETY FIRST. . . . . . . . . . .
STARTING YOUR DRYER . . . .
SELECTING A CYCLE . . . . . . .
LINT SCREEN. . . . . . .
LINT REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . .
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service .
4. If You Have a Problem
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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 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 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.
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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.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE. --

Starting your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry ISsorted and loaded
properly [see your”Dryer Guide”]. Be sure the door is tightly closed.
1. ?&?l!E 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, open the door (or turn the
Control Knob to OFF].
To restart, close the door and push
START.
2. RZ!!hegutton
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.
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.
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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
COlTONS
HEAVY - Bedspreads,maftress pad&quilts ................ HEAT
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts.dresses.
sheets,diapers,towels, work clothes .................... HEAT
PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats.etc. .............. HEAT
MEDIUMWEIGHT -
Shirts,uniforms,dresses.slacks.etc. ........................ HEAT
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - 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 curtain&tablecloths ......................... AIR
Rubber backed rugs ................................... , .. AIR
Olefin, polypropYlene,sheer nylon ......................... AIR
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 fabric. 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 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 otten, depending on
dryer usage.
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ELECTRIC DRYERS 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.
l 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.

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 1
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 I
your dryer.
Vacation care
Unplug power cord or
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turn off electri
For
wer. ga
cat po ‘gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
I. 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 ugged in?
l Is door closed tightly?
l Did you push START Button?
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 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 the lint screen clean?
l See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide.”
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
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2. If you need assistance*. ..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Conflnental U.S. . (800) 2534301
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii (800) 2534121
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.
3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
1 work of franchised
TECH-CARE@ Serv-
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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. Robert F.Gunts, 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-
formatron is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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