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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Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. 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.
Heat Element
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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WARNING:
l Avold electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
l Avold 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 sofi brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
re-level dryer.
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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 dryer interior
WARNING: Before
cleaning interior, unplug
power supply cord, or
turn off electrical power to
avold 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 deteuent 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.
0 Clean lint screen.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four 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 If the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the propervolt-
age?
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.
-A-
@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 Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 5 of this book and page 6
of 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-LINER serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free 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 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
network of fran-
chised TECH-CARE”
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:
APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-
ELECTRIC*LAPPLIANCES-
MAJOR-SERVICELREPNA
OR
MAJOR-REPAIRINGLPARTS
WHlRLPOOLAPPLI*HCES
WHIRLPOOLAPPLllNCtS
rRlNCHlsEDTm%CIRtSERVIU FRANCHISEDTtwcmtSERVICE
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. 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
8 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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