Whirlpool LE5725XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYER
Electric Model
LE5725XP
and
Gas Model
LG5726XP
fave Ovens. Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldiflers, Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezer

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
\ TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
ORMATION CENTER
START BUTTON
LOADING DOOR
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 Serial Number
Copy this InformatIon in these spaces
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
Serwce Company and
console. 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
DRYING TIPS. 7
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS* Setting :
Drying Times. 8
Mixed Loads 8
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Lint Signal
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior.
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. IfYou Have a Problem
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Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personatly responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
. 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.*
. 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.
i l FOR YOUR SAFETY. t
II’ IF YOU SMELLGAS: 4
t 1. OPEN WINDOWS. :
1 2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
r, CAL SWITCHES.
I( 3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN ;
I
i l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
1
DO NOT STORE OR USE
$ GASOLINE OR OTHER ; I
i FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND [ 1
E LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY ;

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreuds.
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.
organdies, lingerie LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jacket&raincoats 40-50 MINS.
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shorts. play
clothes, sheets, slacks : 30-40 MINS.
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
blouses, dresses 20-30 MINS.
KNITS PERMIT PRESS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERMIT PRESS
blends,T-shirts,slacks,shirts 40-50 MINS. HEAVY HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT - 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 KNITS GENTLE
20-30 MINS.
Gauze, lace,etc. _. _. 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE PEtiM’T PRESS
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys 20-30 MINS. FLUFF
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, AIR
tablecloths _. 20-30 MINS.
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE. SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.

Select a
1. CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want See page 6 for informatron on
the cycles
Push the
3. START Button
The dryer WIII start tumblrng when
you push the START Button
Set TEMPERATL’RE
2. SELECTOR
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.
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