Whirlpool LE3300XP User manual

&hh!L’ SERIES
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE3300XP
and
Gas Model
LG3301XP
wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Conditioners. Oehumidlfiers, Automallc Washers, Clothes Oryers, Freezers, Refrl%erator-Freezer

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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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 oul 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 Senol 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
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
PARTS AND FEATURES..
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
SAFETY FIRST..
STARTING YOUR DRYER
SELECTING A CYCLE
LINT SCREEN. .
LINT REMOVAL .
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Page Page
2 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
3 ASSISTANCE.. 8
3 1. Before Calling for
4 Assistance . 0
5 2. If You Need Assistance 9
6 3. If You Need Service 9
6 4. If You Have a Problem 9
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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
l is located in an area where the fem-
perature is above 45°F [7.2”C).
l is connected to the right kind of ouf-
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 if properly.
*See the “Installation Instructions” for
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.
. 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 is sorted and loaded
properly (see your”Dryer Guide”]. Be sure the door is tightly closed.
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Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the time setting you want in
the cycle you want.
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To stop and
. restart the drver
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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.
To change
4. the setting
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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
COTTONS
HEAVY - Bedspreads,matiress 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, 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
Rubberbackedrugs .._ ___ _.__ __ . . . . . . . . . . . AIR
Olefin,polypropylene,sheer nylon AIR
The last 5 minutes of the HEAT Cycle ore without heat-This helps cool
down the load for easier handling and to reduce wnnkling.
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.
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.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest fab-
rics When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control.
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 con
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
stra ig hf out. ROLL the linf off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly bock info
place.
Lint removal
Lint con 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
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ELECTRIC DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shock
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ITflrd - unplug power
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SUDDIV C
ord or turn off
Gx&ical power. FI,
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remove bock 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.
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Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, bucklesetc.
Close metal zippers.
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft
cloth.Spills allowed to remain may
dull or damagethe 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 caretully after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred to items in the next load.
Vacation care
Unplug power cord or
not usgthese products on or near
your dryer.
For gas dryers, close Clean lint screen.
turn off electrical power. gas valve.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. 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?
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*. . . 4. If you have a problem*. ..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial tree from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualrfied service company in your
area.
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. 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 in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
3. If you need service*...
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Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
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:
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FSP
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of WhIrlpool Corporaf0n for
quollty parts Look for this
symbol of quallty whenever
you need a replacement part
for your WhQ3ool appliance
FSP replacement parts
WIII fit right and work right. because they are
made to the same exacting speclflcatlons
used to build every new WhIrlpool appliance

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