Whirlpool LE5320XT User manual

Use&CareGuide
Cycle control knob
I Temperature selector
Start button
Lint screen
Door
Dryer drum
Model and serial
number plate
LARGECAPACITYAUTOMATICDRYERS
LE5320XT LE5530XS LE5600XS LE5650XM LE5700XS
LE5705XP LE6055XS LG5321XT LG5531XS LG56OlXS
LG5651XM LG57OlXS LG5706XP LG6056XS

Contents
Important Safety
Instructions.
Additional safety instructions
and your responsibilities
Operating Instructions
Starting your dryer
Dryer cycles and settings
Cool down times
Using FLUFF AIR
Using TUMBLE PRESS
Using DAMP DRY
Lint signal .
Caring for Your Dryer
Cleaning the lint screen
Cleaning dryer interior
Lint removal
If You Need Service or
Assistance.
Whirlpool Warranty
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the dryer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or flam-
mable or toxic solvents, such as
acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
etc. These can damage the finish.
Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside the dryer.
You should wipe out the dryer drum
with a damp cloth before using to re-
move dust from storing or shipping.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
with this product. Then complete the
form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
question.
l Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (on the frame behind the
door) and purchase date from sales
slip.
l Keep this book, the Dryer Guide and
the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. kctkeguish 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. The
fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
l Read these laundry instruc-
tions for important use and
safety information before
using your dryer.
l NEVER dry items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline or flammable
fluids in the dryer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contarn-
ing these materials.
l NEVER allow children to operate,
play with or crawl inside the dryer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the dryer is used
near children.
l DO NOT reach Into a dryer if the
drum is moving.
l DO NOT tamper with the controls.
l You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
dryer is installed, repaired and
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifi-
cally labeled as not being harmful
to the dryer.
l FIRE HAZARD and DAMAGE to
materials can resull from:
-drying rubber, rubber-like and
heat sensitive materials with heat.
-allowing lint build-up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Clean-
ing should be done periodically
by a qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after
each load.
l When discarding an l When discarding an old dryer,
ALWAYS remove ItALWAYS remove Ihe door to
prevt ’ ’
prevent accidental entrapment.
l DO kul Install or s
l DO NOT install or store dryer
where it will be expcwhere it will be exposed to the
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weather.
DO NOT let dust, lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc. pile up around or
under the dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically
grounded. See the Installation
Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safetyinstructionsandyour responsibilities
l NEVER operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too I
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
- all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged
or missing.
l ALWAYS shut off the gas valve
before leaving on vacation if you have
a gas dryer.
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord or turn off electrical power before
attempting to service the dryer. Shut
off GAS VALVE if you have a gas dryer.
l You are personally responsi-
ble for making sure that your
dryer:
-is properly maintalned
100.
- is properly installed and leveled
on a floor that can support the
weight in a well ventilated room.’
- is located in an area where the
temperature is above 45°F (7.2%).
- is connected to the proper outlet
and electrical supply.’
- is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems.*
- is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home clothes dryers.
- is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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OperatingInstructions
Startingyour dryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below and the Dryer Guide for proper sorting, loading
and control setting information before starting it.
TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
Cottons and linens
EXTRA HEAVY-Bedspreads, mattress
pads, quilts
HEAVYWEIGHT-Towels, jeans,
corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT - Sheets, pillowcases,
cottons, underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT - Battstes, organdies,
lingerie
EX HEAVY
HEAVY
MEDIUM
LIGHT
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
Permanent press, synthetics
and blends
HEAVYWEIGHT - Work clothes, jackets,
raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT- Shorts, play clothes,
sheets, slacks
LIGHTWEIGHT - Lingerie, blouses,
dresses
PERMANENT
PRESS
40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
20-30 MINS.
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
Knits
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT- Synthetic (polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,
lace, etc.
PERMANENT
PRESS
40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
PERM’T PRESS
HEAVY HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
LOW
PERMANENT
PRESS
20-30 MINS.
15-20 MINS. KNITS GENTLE LOW
Rubber, plastic,
heat-sensitive fabrics
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, tablecloths
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE,
SHEER NYLON
PERMANENT
PRESS
20-30 MINS.
20-30 MINS.
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.
FLUFF AIR
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1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle
Control Knob either way to point to
the cycle and setting you want. See
pages 6-8 for further cycle
information.
2. Set the Temperature Selector on
a desired temperature setting.
3. Push the Start Button to start
the dryer.
4. To stop and restart the dryer:
Open the door or turn the Cycle Con-
trol Knob to OFF to stop the dryer.
Close the door, select a cycle (if nec-
essary) and push the Start Button to
restart the dryer.
The Cycle Control Knob should point
to an OFF area when the dryer is not in
use. If the dryer is stopped before the
cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to an OFF area.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
More drying time Less drying time
Dryercyclesandsettings
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle helps
provide the special care that permanent
press and synthetic fabrics need. This
cycle dries with heat followed by a 10
minute cool-down period. See the chart
on page 4 for suggested time and
temperature settings.
The EX HEAVY HEAVY MEDIUM
and LIGHT cycles describe the loads
they are designed to dry. See chart on
page 4 for load description.
At each setting, the dryer will run
about long enough to dry the load
described by the setting. Example:
The HEAVY cycle is designed to be
long enough to dry a load of heavy
fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.)
when the Temperature Selector is set
on PERM’T PRESS HEAVY HIGH.
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the Cycle Control Knob more to
the left the next time you dry that kind
of load.
If the load is dryer than you want
set the Cycle Control Knob more to the
right the next time you dry that kind
of load.
Cool-downtimes
In all cycles, the heal shuts off before
the dryer stops tumbling. This cool-
down time helps:
l keep wrinkles from setting in.
l make handling the hot load items
easier.
The PERMANENT PRESS cycle has
10 minutes of cool-down time at the end
of the cycle.
All other cycles have 5 minutes of
cool-down time.
To help reduce wrinkling, take the
load from the dryer as soon as tumbling
stops. This is very important for perma-
nent press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
NOTE: Overdrying can cause
shrinkage, static cling and damage to
some fabrics.
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(Models LE5650XM, LG5651XM,
LE5705XP and LG5706XP)
(All other models)
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Drying plastic or rubber items
with heat may damage the items
or be a FIRE HAZARD. I
UsingFLUFFAIR
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff
or air dry bedding, plastic tablecloths,
foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,
sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
number of mrnutes you want in the
PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
3. Push the Start Button.
UsingTUMBLEPRESS”
The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles from clothing such as items
that may have been packed in a suit-
case, closet or items not removed from
the dryer.
1. Set the Temperature Selector on
PERM’T PRESS HEAVY HIGH.
2. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
TUMBLE PRESS.
3. Push the Start Button.
For models LE5650XM,
LG5651XM, LE5705XP and
LG5706XP the load will tumble in
heated air for 5 minutes. Then the dryer
will tumble the clothes for 10 more
minutes without heat.
For all other models the load will
tumble in heated air for 10 minutes.
Then the dryer will tumble the clothes
for 10 more minutes without heat.
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Operating Instructions
Continued
(Models LE5750XM, LG5751XM,
LE5795XP and LG5796XP)
(All other models)
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UsingDAMPDRY
This setting should be used for damp
items that do not require an entire
drying cycle.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on
DAMP DRY in the PERMANENT
PRESS cycle.
2. Push the Start Button.
For models LE5650XM,
LG5651XM, LE5705XP and
LG5706XP the dryer tumbles the load
with heat for 15 minutes, then without
heat for 10 minutes.
For all other models the dryer tum-
bles the load with heat for 20 minutes,
then without heat for 10 minutes.
Lint signal
(models LE5705XP and
LG5706XP only)
Clean the lint screen before each
load. If you neglect to clean your lint
screen, the signal will sound. The
(whistle tone) signal lets you know the
air flow is being restricted. Restricted
air flow reduces drying efficiency.
Turn off the dryer and clean the lint
screen as shown on page 9.
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CaringForYourDryer
Cleaningthe lint screen
The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each
load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,
damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can
cause overheating, damage fabrics and be a
FIRE HAZARD.
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into
place and close the lid.
Cleaningthe dryer interior
Electric shock hazard. Unplug the
power supply cord or turn off the
electrical power before cleaning
the interior. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or injury.
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or brightly
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.
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Caring For Your Dryer
Continued
Powdered laundry detergent
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 to dry.
-OR-
Liquid household cleaner
Apply to stained area. Rub with a cloth
until all excess dye is removed. Tumble
a load of rags to dry.
Thermostats Heat element
terminals
Electric Dryers
Igniter L Funnel ~-
Gas Dryers
Lint removal
Lint can gather rnsrde 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.
Electrical shock hazard.
l Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power.
l Do not put hands inside the
cabinet.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock, injury or
damage.
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 boxed-in area with
a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
relevel the dryer.
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