Whirlpool LE3005XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE3005XP
and
Gas Model
LG3006XP
wave Ovens, Trash Compaclors. Room AM Condllloners. Oehumldlflers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, RefrlAeralor-Freezer:

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CENTER
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
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.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call wrth a
question, have this informatron ready
Complete Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serral Numbers
(from-the plate located as shown]
2. Purchase date from scles slip Complete Serial Number
Copy this information In these spaces
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slop Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
matron Center on the back of the dryer
Service Company and
console
Telephone Number
There IS no warranty regrstratron to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for in-warranty service.
Contents
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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2 Vacation Care.
3 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
3 ASSISTANCE.
4 I. Before Calling for
5 Assistance
6 2. IfYou Need Assistance
6 3. IfYou Need Service
7 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.
that can support the weight.
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.
9 is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room’ on a floor
is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45°F (7.2 C].
is connected to the right kind of out-
let, electric supply and grounding:
is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.’
is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
is not run where there may be explo-
sive fumes.
complete information
IS not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
the “Installation Instructions” f
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
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.
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l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE
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FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY
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. ?i!%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.
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button
The settrng 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
COTTONS
HEAVY - Bedspreads,mattress pads,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, BCENDS -
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 12 or 3 oanelsl HEAT
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSkTIVE MATERIALS
Foam pillows, bras,etc. ................................... AIR
Plastic shower curtains,tableclofhs ......................... AIR
Rubberbacked 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.
Dwing 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 for the lightest fab-
l size of the load. rlcs. 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 con 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 ,.
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.
Heat Element
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
WARNING:
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l Avoid electrical shock
r hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
l Avoid iniury or damage - do not
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.
put hands inside cabfnet. 4. Replace panel; reconnect and
l Make sure dryer is cool. re-level dryer.
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Caring for your dryer
Remove loose and sharp objects Some pretreatment products can
5 from Dockets and cuffs before drvina -
pins, ‘buckles. etc. Close metal - damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or
zippers. near your dryer.
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
Cleaning dryer interior
WARNING: Before
cleaning interior, unplug
power supply cord, or
turn off electrical power to
avoid electrical shock hazard.
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or bright-
ly colored cotton items, may discolor
the dryer interior. If the interior
is discolored, clean with one of the
following methods to avoid staining
later load items.
Powdered laundry detergent and
very warm water
Make a paste with detergent and
very warm water. Apply paste to
a soft cloth and scrub area until all
excess dye is removed. Wipe thor-
oughly with a damp cloth. Tumble
a load of rags. -OR-
liquid spray household cleaner
Spray on stained area. Rub with a
cloth until all excess dye is re-
moved. Tumble a load of rags.
Vacation care
l Unplug power cord or turn off elec-
trical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
l Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
L Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your dryer does not run:
,1;
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l If the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the propervolt-
age?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did vou DUSh the STARTButton?
If your dryer does not heat:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the
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.
If drying time seems long:
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page6 of this book and page 6
of your “Dryer Guide:’

2. If you need
assistance*...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 81 Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need setice*...
Whirlpool has
chised TECH-CARE r/
Service Compa-
nies, TECH-CARE
service technicians are trained to
fulfill the product warranty and pro-
vide after-warranty service, any-
where in the United States. To locate
TECH-CARE service in your area, call
our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look
in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If vou have a
p&blem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior 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 infor-
mation is needed in order to better re-
spond to your request for assistance.
FSP is a registered trademark
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of Whirlpool Corporation for
quality parts. look for this
FSP symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
@ 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.

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