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
’ -
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