Whirlpool LE5530XM User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5530XM
and
Gas Model
LG5531XM
wave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidifiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
DRYER DRUM
LOADING
DOOR
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide la-
bel before using
your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
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 slip.
Complete Sertal Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase bate
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
console. Service Company and
Telephone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
Dryer Cycles and Settings.. 6
Cool down times 6
DRYINGTIPS : 7
FLUFFAIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Mixed Loads 7
Page
Drying Times 7
LINT SCREEN B
LINT REMOVAL 8
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 9
Vacation Care 9
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 10
I. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
3. IfYouNeedService . 11
4. If You Have a Problem 11
01984 Whirlpool Corporation

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...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly maintained.
l 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.

Selecting a cycle
and starting
your dryer
Before starting your dryer, be
sure laundry is sorted and loaded
properly (see your”Dryer Guide”].
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS - LINENS
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE -TEMPERATURE
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts . . . . . .
EX HEAVY
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
PERM’T
jeans, corduroys, work clothes . .
HEAVY PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - HEAVY
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
HIGH
underwear, diapers . . . MEDIUM
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdles, lingerie . . . . . .
LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHnlCS PERM’T PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
PERMIT
jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.
PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
HEAVY
clothes, sheets, slacks . . . . . . . . . .
30-40 MINS. HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses,dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.
KNITS PERMIT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
PERMIT PRESS
blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts . . . . . . . 40-50 MINS.
HEAVY HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics-( polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
KNITS GENTLE
blouses, dresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-40 MINS. LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE
. . . . . . 20-30 MINS.
Gauze, lace,etc. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERM’T PRESS
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.
FLUFF
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
AIR
tablecloths . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE.SHEER’NYLON’ : : 40-50
MINS.
15-20 MINS.
Drying these and other heat-sensltlve
materldls can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
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Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE 2. SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature.
Push the
3. START Button To stop and restart
the dryer
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button.
Changing a setting
The setting can be changed at any
time by turning the Control Knob to a
new setting.
To stop the dryer, open the door (or
turn the Control Knob to OFF].
To restart the 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.

Operating instructions
Dryer cycles and settings Cool down times
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps
provide the special care that perma-
nent press and synthetic fabrics
need...a period of heated drying
followed by a 10 minute cool down.
The chart on page 4 suggests time
and temperature settings for different
kinds of loads.
The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and
LIGHT cycles describe the loads
they are designed to dry The chart
on page 4 tells what is meant by
EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and LIGHT
loads.
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
longenoughtodryaloadofheavy
fabrics (towels, jeans, corduroys, etc ]
when the Temperature Selector is set
on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
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f MORETIME LESSTIME + I
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the dial more to the lefl the next
time you dry that kind of load.
If the load is dryerthan you want,
set the dial more to the right the next
time you dry that kind of load.
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In all cycles, the heat 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.

Drying tips
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. The setting is useful for fluffing
bedding, pillows and clothing, or
dusting drapes.
Use FLUFFAIR when drying heat-
sensitive items, such as plastic
shower curtains, rubber-backed
rugs, plastic tablecloths, foam rubber
pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers, etc.
1. Set Temperature Selector on
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn Control Knob to the number of
minutes you want in the PERMANENT
PRESSCycle.
3. Push STARTButton.
Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control.
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
items that may have been packed
in a suitcase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
1. Set Temperature Selector on PERM’T
PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
2. Set Control Knob on TUMBLE PRESS.
3. Push STARTButton.
The load will tumble in heated air
for 5 minutesThe heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for 10 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
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.
l temperature of the wash rinse
water.
l amount of lint in the lint screen.
l dryer temperature selection.
See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for more information.
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Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each 1oad.A screen blocked bv lint can
increase dr time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
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DO NOT run the dryer with
the lint screen loose,
damaged or missing.
Doing so can cause over-
ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place.
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
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.
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
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l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
l Make sure dryer is cool.
1. Remove back panel (electric] or
front panel (gas).
2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-
mostats. 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.
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Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
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.
Non-colorfast items can stain the
drum. Wipe caretully after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred to items in the next load.
Vacation care
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Disconnect power
supply cord.
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, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
For gas dryers, close
gas valve. 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 re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is power supply cord plugged in?
l Is door closed tightly?
l Did you push START Button?
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
l Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control
Knob to OFF. Turn on gas. Wait 5
minutes. Reset controls and start.
l An electric dryer will have two
fuses, if not a circuit-breaker. If one
is blown, the dryer may run, but not
heat.
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide:’
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