Whirlpool LE5650XM User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5650XM
and
Gas Model
LG5651XM
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
I TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
LINT SCREEN
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:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company
Telephone Number
~Contents
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-2PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer .
Dryer Cycles and Settings
Cool Down Times
DRYING TIPS . .
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting
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Mixed Loads..
Drying Times
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior..
Vacation Care . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
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2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responslbilltles
NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-
l it is not working right (Le. noisy, too hot]. ing on vacation.
l it is domaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
l parts are missing (i.e. door latch]. turn off electrical power before attempting
l all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
l the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.
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FORYOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. ~;VtV&uch electrical
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3. ratEeguish 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.
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You are personally responsible for maklng
sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
l is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room’ on a floor that con sup-
port the weight.
l is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7.2%).
l is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.’
l is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*
l is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
l is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
l is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
*See “lnstallatlon Instructions” tor com-
plete Informatlon.
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Operating instructions
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.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COllONS - LINENS
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 MED
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.
organdies, lingerie LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERMIT PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERM’T
jackets, raincoats 40-50 MINS. PRESS
MEDtUMWEtGHT 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, PERM’T PRESS
blends.T-shirts, slacks, shirts 40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH
LtGHTWEtGHT - Synthetics (polyester, KNITS GENTLE
acrylic. etc.) and blends, lingerie, LOW
blouses, dresses 30-40 MINS.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) PERM’T PRESS KNtTS GENTLE
20-30 MINS.
Gauze, lace, etc. 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PERMIT PRESS
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys 20-30 MINS. FLUFF
PLASTtC - Shower curtains, AIR
tablecloths 20-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MtNS.
OLEFtN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.

1 . Select a CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want. See page 6 for information on
the cycles.
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. Push the STARTButton
The dryer will starttumbling 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.
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Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature.
To stop and restart
the dryer
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.
If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control
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Dryer cycles and settings
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps
provide the special care that perma-
nent press and synthetrc 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.
- HEAVY MED I
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
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.
c MORE TIME LESS TIME +
HEAVY MED
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the dial more to the iett the next
time you dry that kind of load.
If the load is dryerthon you want,
set the dial more to the right the next
time you dry that kind of load.
Cool down times
In all cyclesthe 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.
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10MINUTES
5 MlNUiES
COOL DOWN COOL DOWN
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has
10 minutes of cool down trme at the
end of the cycle. .
All other cycles have 5 minutes of
cool down time.
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Drying tips
FLUFF AIR
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, snea kers,
etc.
1. Set Temperature Selector on FLUFF
AIR.
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.
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
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 minutes. The heat shuts off and
the dryer continues to tumble the
load for 10 more minutes.
For best result&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 fa brie.
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 dryertemperature selection.
See your “Dryer Guide”
for more information.
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Lint screen
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out.
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
ROLL the lint off the &.zreen
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 otten, depending
on dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove back panel (electric) or
front panel (gas).
Avoid damaging wires, ther-
mostats, funnel or igniter.
Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Replace panel; reconnect and re-
level dryer.

Caring for your dr
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
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Cleaning dryer interior
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 detergent 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.
l Clean lint screen.
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If you need semice or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
l. 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 Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper volt-
age?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push the STARTButton?
l 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:
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of this book for cleaning instr&tions.
See page 7 of this book and your
“Dryer Guide:’
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
without heat.
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