Whirlpool LE5750XK User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5750XK
and
Gas Model
LG5751XK
1.
rowwe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldlllers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Oryers, Freezers Refrlgeralor-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
\ /
LAUNDRY
INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM 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 ‘Irumbers here
When you need servrce or cc v4lV ‘i _~ ._ .-- ~-----
question, have this InformatIon rr. :ilb -I .,tp Madei NdTt’+’
1. Complete Model and Serial hsimb(‘.z
(from the plate located as shcN.v’Y
2. Purchase date from sales >II[
.TIJ etc-? Ser~a Niumbe
Copy this InformatIon In these ~-;>i)ceb _ ..--_ -.
Keep this book your warranty sales s 1~: ITrx:i-Ote
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and “Dryer Guide In the Laundry ~nfor --~
matron Center on the back of the dryer
Serwce Company and
console
Telephone Number
There IS no warranty reglstratlorl to rerurn Proof-of-purchase IS 311
that IS required for In-warranty service
Contents
Page
PARTSAND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : : 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
The Automatic Cycles 6
Timed Drying 6
DRYINGTIPS : : 7
FLUFFAIR Setting 3
TUMBLE PRESSSetting
Page
Drying Times
LINTSCREEN .::. 8
:’ 9
LINT REMOVAL 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER 10
Vacation Care 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance 11
Mixed Loads : : 3. If You Need Service II
8 4,IfYouHaveaProblem ._.... 11
81984 Whirlpool Corporation

Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Gurde” carefully for
important use and safety Information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure fhaf 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 ISlocated in an area wherethe 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 ISsorted and loaded
properly (see your”Dryer Guide”]
Be sure the door is tightly closed.
SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPEOF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - 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
AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS
REGULAR HEAVY
HIGH
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jacket&raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT HEAVY
clothes,sheets,slacks PRESS HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses,dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERMIT PRESS
blends,T-shirts,slacks,shirts
LIGHTWEIGHT -Synthetics (polyester, ;f;$l;;;; HEAVY HIGH
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, PRESS KNITS GENTLE
blouses, dresses LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC
Sheer Curtains [2 or 3 panels) PERMANENT
Gauze, lace.etc. PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys 20-30 MINS.
PLASTIC - Shower curtains, FLUFF
tablecloths _. _. 20-30 MINS. AIR
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON 15-20 MINS.
Drying these and other heat-sensitive materials
can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.

Select a
1.CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want See page 6 for InformatIon on
the cvcles
Push the
3. START Button
I
PUSH TO STAR1 I
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
,Set TEMPER.4TI.R) m
;
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. 5

Operating instruct
The automatic cycles
The automatic cycles allow you
to select the degree of dryness you
prefer for the clothes being dried.
The Control Knob moves and stops
several times until the load reaches
the dryness setting you selected. Then
the knob automatically moves to
OFF and tumbling stops. For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to an* in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops,
1 I.
feel the dried items.
Use
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR to
dry heavy
and medium-
weight cotton items. The load turn--
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes.This helps make the load
easier to handle.
Use
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESSto dry
permanent
. If items are drier than you like, use
a setting to the right of the*the next
time you dry a similar load.
press, knits and other synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting in.
l If items are not as dry as you like,
use a setting to the left of the* the
next time you dry a similar load.
‘Iimeddrying
Use the TIMED DRYING Cycle for
any load you want to dry by time. For
example: small loads, large bulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted
with the FLUFFAIR heat setting.
l Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want - from 10 to 60.
l The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time. This
helps make the load easier to
handle.
6

Drying +inc?
FLUFF Al
cqJc9
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The dryer does not heat when the The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF wrinkles from dry clothing such as
AIR. This setting can be used to fluff items that may have been packed
bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam in a suitcase, closet, or items not
rubber pillows,stuffed toy&sneakers, removed from the dryer.
etc.
1. Set Temperature Selector on
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the
number of minutes you want in
the TIMED DRYING Cycle.
3. PIIsh STARTButton.
1. Set Temperature Selector on
PERM’T PRESSHEAVY 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 resultsTUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.
7

Mixed loads Drying times
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.
To reduce wrlnkllng,take the
load from dryer as soon as
tumbling stops This IS important
for permanent press, knits and
synthetic fabrics
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.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen
straight out. with your fingers
0
DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
the lint screen loose, Push the screen firmly back into
damaged or missing. place.
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather rnsrde 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 1. Remove back panel (electric] or
front panel (gas].
supply cord or turn off 2. Avoid damaging wires,ther-
electrical power. mostots, funnel or igniter.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not 3. Remove lint from shaded area -
put hands inside cabinet. see art - with a soft brush or
l Make sure dryer is COOI. vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel, reconnect and re-
level dryer. 9

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.
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
Non-colorfast items can stain the Some pretreatment products can
drum. Wipe carefully after drying to damage dials, console and finish. Do
make sure there is no dye to be not use these products on or near
transferred to items in the next load. your dryer.
Vacation care
Disconnect power
supply cord.
10
For gas dryers, Close
gas valve. Clean lint screen.