Whirlpool LE5720XS User manual

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DRYERS
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LE5720XS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
I LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
, DRYER DRUM
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LOADING DOOR
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
(from the plate located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundrv 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
PARTS 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
Drying Times . .
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2 Mixed Loads..
Lint Signal
3 LINT SCREEN
4 LINT REMOVAL.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
4 Cleaning Dryer Interior,
6 Vacation Care
6 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
7 ASSISTANCE . .
7 WHIRLPOOL DRYER
7 WARRANTY
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-
l it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot). ing on vacation.
l it is damaged. 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.
missina
FORYOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. ;;tFeguish 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 rerponslble for making
sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
. is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room’ on a floor that can sup-
part the weight.
l is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).
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.
9 is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
*See “Installation InstructIons” for com-
plete lnformatlon.
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TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COllONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
EX HEAW
HEAVY
MEDIUM
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAW
HIGH
LIGHT
PERMIT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Work clothes,
jacketsraincoats . .._...........
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS-Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses .
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
blends,T-shirts, slacks, shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics [polyester,
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie,
blouses, dresses
40-50 MINS. PERMIT
PRESS
30-40 MINS. HEAVY
HIGH
20-30 MINS.
PERMIT PRESS PERMIT PRESS
40-50 MINS. HEAW HIGH
KNITS GENTLE
30-40 MINS. LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) ‘:o”y;;;;S KNITS GENTLE -
Gauze, lace, etc. . 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS PERMIT PRESS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
stuffedtoys............................ 20-30 MINS.
PLASTIC-Shower curtains, FLUFF
tablecloths............................ 20-30 MINS. AIR
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEERNYLON 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.
3 n Push the STARTButton
Turn the Temoerature Selector to the 1
Tostop and restart
the dryer
The dryer will starttumbling when you
push the STARTButton. 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 an OFF area when the dryer is
not in use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle

Dryer cycles and settings
If the load is dryer than you want,
set the dial more to the right the next
time you dry that kind of load.
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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Cool down times
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.
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the dial more to the left the next
time you dry that kind of load.
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Drying tips
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
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,
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 the Temperatur
FLUFFAIR.
1. Set Tempemture Selector to PERMIT
PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
‘e Selector to 2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
3. Push the STARTButton.
2. Set the Control Knob to the PERMA- The load will tumble in heated air
NENT PRESSCycle and select the for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and the
number of minutes you want. dryer continues to tumble the load
3. Push the STARTButton. for 10 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonlv a

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 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.
Clean 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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Lint. screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIREHAZARD.
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.
2.
3.
Remove back panel (electric)
or lower access panel (gas).
Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
Remove lint from shaded area -
see art-with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
Replace panel; reconnect and
re-level dryer.
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4.

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 your dryer.
Sharp or heavy objects should
never be put on or in the dryer.
Check pockets for bolts, nuts etc.
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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 or
brightly colored cotton items, may
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 soff 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 ot rags.
Vacation care
l Unplug power cord or turn off
electrical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
l Clean lint screen.

If you need service 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 your-
self without tools of any kind.
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
. Is the power supply plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push the START Button?
. 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. Wait 5 min-
utes. 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 TOO LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean? See page 9 of
this book for cleaning instructions.
l See page Bof this book and your”Dryer
Guide:’
2. If you need
assistance?..
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE’n service as-
slstance telephone number. Dlal tree
tram anywhere In the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consul-
tants. The Consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
3. If you need service?..
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r 2
Whirlpool has a
nationwide net-
work of franchised
7iEC1y-CARE
TECH-CARE8 Serv-
FnANCnlSEDSERVKE ice Companies.
TECH-CARE service
technicians are trained to fulfill the prod-
uct warranty 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 Step21 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
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP’”
replacement parts?.
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool 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
WARRANTY rmnn4
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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-CAREa 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 details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Whirlpool
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