Whirlpool LE5200XT User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5200XT
and
Gas Model
LG5201XT

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB m
LbUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
DOOR
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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
Model Number
(from plate localed as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. #-
Keep this book in the Laundry !nformation .-
Purchase Date
Center with your “Dryer Guide” and sales
SIIP.
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool
Service Company Phone Number
product. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card fur-
nished with this product.
Contents
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer
Automatic Cycles.
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
Automatic DRY-MISER”
Control
Page
2
3
4
4
6
6
7
7
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I
Drying Times
Mixed Loads..
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL..
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.,
Cleaning Dryer Interior,,
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WWIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
Page
7
11
12
2 c1988 WhIrlpool Corporatron

missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. ;;tteguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
You are personally responsible for making
sure that Your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
l is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup-
port the weight
l is located in an area where the tempera-
ture ISabove 45 F (7.2‘C).
l is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical surely.’
l is properly :YC:.‘S.-~i.t-;f-! to fuel and ex-
haust systen-:,-
l is not insi, ‘lm~_ m ,-I 1st drapes or
curtains.’
l is used or,;’ I:. ..!t>: .’ golly expected
of her. ,,-,: 5.~.:g: ..
l is not I ;:I:’ Jr anyone unable
to operc. ’ ~::,,erly.
*See “lnslr-l!rrtion Instructions” for com-
plete Inlormation.
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TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS-LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quills
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes PERMIT
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - AUTOMATIC PRESS
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton REGULAR HEAVY
underwear, diapers HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play
clothessheets, slacks..
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
KNITS
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH /
HEAVYWEIGHT-Cottons, rayons,
blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
PERMIT PRESS
AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH
PERFR;;sENT KNITS GENTLE
LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze, lace, etc.
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffedtoys ..,
PLASTIC-Shower curtains,
tablecloths............................
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON
AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE
PERMANENT LOW
PRESS
TIMED
DRYING
20-30 MINS. FLUFF
20-30 MINS. AIR
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.

1
. Select a CYCLE
2
Set
q TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
3. Push the START Button
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature.
To stop and restart
the dryer
To stop w; c : n*, ;.s I the door [or
turn the C;;;nr-:~: +.;lob to OFF).
To restari t::e dryer, close the door,
select cycle, if necessary, and push
START.
The Cycle 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
Knob to OFF.
5

The automatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you to se-
lect the degree of dryness you prefer
for the clothes being dried.
The Control Knob will not move until
the clothes load is almost dry, or the
COOL-DOWN portion of the cycle has
been reached. AHer COOL-DOWN, the
knob automatically moves to an OFF
area and tumbling stops.
weight cotton items. The load tumbles
without heat during the last 5 min-
utes. This helps make the load easier
to handle.
Use
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESSto dry
permanent
press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in, and
makes the load easier to handle.
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to an * in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops, feel
the dried items.
l If items are drier than you like, use
a setting to the right of the * the next
time you dry a similar load.
a setting to the left of the * the next
time you dry a similar load.
Timed drying
Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for
any load you want to dry by time. For
example; small loads, large bulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted
with the FLUFFAIR heat setting.
l Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want-from IO to 60.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat- a cool-down time.
This helps make the load easier
to handle.
l For Damp Dry, turn the Control Knob
to the 30 minute setting or less in
this cycle.
6

@hying tips
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff
bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,
etc.
Automat . ;if< g-MISER”
Control
The ther:xt:-.!c’ ‘.,;.’ ,J:. ne air
tempera+ .:I- .:. -:r-:. automatically
shuts c. ./<-i+:r>*j., ;*’ ? ied dryness
is reach-- -$
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR.
-. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the TIMED
DRYING Cycle.
3. Push the STARTButton.

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.
l temperature of the wash rinse water.
l amount of lint in the lint screen.
l dryer temperature selection.
See your “Dryer Guide” for more
information.
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.
To reduce wrinkling, take the load
from dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is important for permanent press,
knits and synthetic fabrics.
8

?nt screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
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 often, depending
on dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
re-level dryer. 9

Caring for your 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 vour drver.
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer
Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc
10
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Cleaning dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans om
brightly colored cotton items, ma\
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 soH 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
9 Unplug power cord or turn off
electrical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
l Clean lint screen.

,# you need service or as& +d
we suggest you follow thus%5~ steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix your-
self without tools of any kind.
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is the power supply plugged Into a llve
circuit with the proper voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Dld you push the STARTButton?
l Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting Is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are with-
out heat.
l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the Con-
trol Knob to OFF.Turn on gas. Walt 5 min-
utes Reset controls and start.
l An electric dryer uses a clrcult breaker
or 2 fuses. If one fuse Is blown, the dryer
may run, but not heat.
IF DRYING TIME SEEMS TOO LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean? See page 9 of
IS
,fl’ bqok for cleaning instructlons.
de page 7 of this book and your “Dryer
Guldel’
2. If you need
assistance?..
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ servlce as-
slstance telephone number. Dial tree
from anywhere In the U.S.:
f-800-2534304
and talk wlth one of our trained Consul-
tants. The Consultant can Instruct you in
how to obtaln satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a quallfied service com-
pany in your area.
3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool has a
. I
m
2
k nationwide net-
work of franchised
7iEC#-CARE
TECH-CARE@ Serv-
FRANCHISED SERVICE
Ice Companles.
TECH-CARE service
technlclans are tralned to fulfill the prod-
uct warranh/ 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 assistance
telephone number [see Step 2) and talk
with one of our Consultants, or if you pre-
fer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Dlvlslon Vice Presldent
Whlrlpool Corporatlon
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP@
replacement parts?..
FSP Is a registered trademark of
Whlrlpool 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 provide:
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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WHIRLPOOL” DRYER f-
WARRANTY DROOI
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP# replacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE’ service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the dryer.
2. Instruct you how to use the dryer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
6. Repairs when dryer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to dryer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For detoils, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Part No 3390215
c 1988 Whirlpool Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
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