Whirlpool LE3305XP User manual

&& SERIES
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE3305XP
and
Gas Model
LG3306XP
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
START BUTTON Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide lo-
bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
LOADING DOOR Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth lo re-
AND SERIAL move dust from stor-
NUMBER PLATE ing or shipping.
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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 slop
Complete Serial 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
Service Company and
console
Telephone Number
There IS no warranty reglstratlon to return Proof-of-purchase IS all
that IS required for in-warranty service
Contents
Page Page
PARTS AND FEATURES. . 2 Vacation care . 7
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. 3 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
SAFETY FIRST . . 3 ASSISTANCE. 8
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4 1. Before Calling for
SELECTING A CYCLE 5 Assistance . . . 8
LINT SCREEN. 6 2. IfYou Need Assistance 9
LINT REMOVAL 6 3. If You Need Service , 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 7 4. IfYou Havea Problem . 9
Cleaning Dryer Interior 7
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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...
. is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly maintained.
. 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.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
IF YOU SMELLGAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
CAL SWITCHES.
3. ;~T$.I;UISH ANY OPEN
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 OTHFR

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.
.
I. ?%.?E and TIME
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the time setting you wont in
the cycle you wont.
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.
To change
4. the setting
I f
60 -!!.?- 40
The setting con 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
COTTONS SZ’GGESTED CYCLE
HEAVY - Bedspreads. mattress padsquilts HEAT
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts, dresses,
sheetsdiaperstowels, work clothes HEAT
PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoatsetc. HEAT
MEDIUMWEIGHT -
Shirts,uniforms,dresses,slacks,etc. HEAT
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -
T-Shirts slacks. polo shirtsetc. HEAT
LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS (polyester,
acrylic, etc ) AND BLENDS -
Lingerie, blousesdressesetc. HEAT
DELICATELYCONSTRUCTED FABRICS -
Sheer Curtains 12 or 3 banelsl HEAT
RUBBER,PLASTIC, HEATSENSITIVE MATERIALS
Foam pillows, bras, etc. AIR
Plastic shower curtains.tableclath;’ : : 1: : : : : : : : : 1: 11: : : : 1: : : : 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
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.
When dryrng a load with drfferent
Mixed loads
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest fab-
rrcs When the dryer stops, remove
dry Items and reset the control
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 DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying
can cause shrinkage, staticcan cause shrinkage, static
cling, and can damage somecling, and can damage some
fabrics.fabrics.
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