Whirlpool LE3300XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE3300XS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
DRYERDRUM
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DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
to remove.
Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or ship-
ping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty.
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES . . , . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. . . 4
Starting Your Dryer . . . . . . . 4
Selecting a Cycle . . . . . . . . 5
Drying Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mixed Loads . . . . . . . . . . 5
LINT SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LINT REMOVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ” 6
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.. . . . 7
Cleaning Dryer Interior.. . . . 7
Vacation Care . . . . . . . . 7
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . 8
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY , . . . . . . 12
2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety lnstruclions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
or turn off electrlcal payer before at-
tempting to service the dryer. ,
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
[dry-cleaning solvents. gasoline, ker-
osene) in or near your dryer. These sub-
stances give off vapors that can create
a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
NEVER operate the dryer if...
l it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
l it is damaged.
You are personally responslble tar
maklng sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
l Is properly installed and leveled in a
well ventilated room* on a floor that
can support the weight.
l parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
9 all panels are not In place.
l the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
l is located in an area where the tem-
perature is above 45°F (7.2%).
l is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
l Is properly connected to an exhaust
system .*
. is not installed against drapes or
curtains.*
. is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home clothes dryers.
. is not used by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly.
*See “lnstallatlon Instructlons” for
complete Intormatlon.
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Operating instructions
Starting Your Dryer
Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your “Dryer Guide”). Be sure the door is tlghtly closed.
1
n Select CYCLE and TIME
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 dryer
To stop, open the door (or turn the
Control Knob to OFF].
To restart, close the door and push
START.
2
. Push the STARTBulton
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
4. To change lhe setting
The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
The Cy@e Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.
If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control
4 Knob to OFF.

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 pad&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
HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -
T-Shirts,slacks,poloshirts.etc. . HEAT
LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) AND BLENDS -
Linaerie. 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
Rubber backed rugs ...................................... AIR
Olefin,polypropylene,sheernylon ......................... AIR
The lost 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:
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 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.
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.
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DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying
can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and can damage some I
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fabrics.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen betore each load. A screen blocked by lint con
increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.
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 at least every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending
on dryer usage.
Heat Element
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
WARNING:
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.
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1. Remove back panel.
2. Avoid damaging wires or
thermostats.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
relevel dryer.

Remove loose and sharp objects
from pockets and cuffs 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.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Cleaning drye; interior
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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
brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the dryer interior. Ifthe
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
thoroughly 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
removed. Tumble a load of rags.
Vacation care
l Unplug power cord or turn off
electrical power.
l Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. 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:
l Is the power supply plugged into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push 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 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 Is the lint screen clean? See page 6
of this book for cleaning instructions.
l See page 5 of this book and your
“Dryer Guide:’
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
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2. If you need
assistance?. .
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINEa serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
l-800-253-l3Ol
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultants 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 service%.
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
work of franchised
TECH-CARE” Serv-
ice Companies.
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 telephone
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 Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts%.
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this 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.
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to
better respond to your request for
assistance.

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