Whirlpool LE5780XM User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
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LE5780XM
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Parts and features I
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
MPERATURE SELECTOR Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide la-
bel before using
INFORMATION CENTER your dryer. It will be
easier to remove.
START BUTTON Wipe out the
dryer drum with a
damp cloth to re-
move dust from stor-
ing or shipping.
See your “Dryer
Guide” for informa-
tion on fabrics, dry-
ing special-care
items, drying tips
and other details.
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 shp Complete Serial Number
Copy this InformatIon in these spaces
Keep thts book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Date
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
matlon Center on the back of the dryer Serv,ce 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
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Automatic Cycles
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
Mixed Loads
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Page
Drying Times 8
LINT SCREEN 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
3. If You Need Service 11
4. If You Have a Problem’ 11

Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
important use and safety information.
You are personally 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.’
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.

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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
TYPE OF 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
AUTOMATIC HEAVY
REGULAR HIGH
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes.
jackets,raincoats AUTOMATIC PERMIT _. _.
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT PRESS
clothes,sheets,slacks PRESS MED
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses,dresses
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blends,T-shirts,slacks,shit-ts AUTOMATIC MED
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT
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
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN, POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
TIMED FLUFF
DRYING AIR
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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 cycles.
Push the
3. ST:\RT Button
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 TEMPERATURE
2. SELECTOR
Turn the Temperature Selectorto 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 instructions
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.
weight cotton items. The load tum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes. This helps make the load
easier to handle.
press, knits and other synihetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting In.
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knob to point to an* in either auto-
matic cycle. When the dryer stops,
feel the dried items.
l If items are drier than You like, use
a setting to the right of the *the next
time You dry a similar load.
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.
‘I-imeddrying
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 cooldown time.
This helps make the load easier to
handle.
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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. sneakers,
1. Turn the Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the
number of minutes You want in the
TIMED DRYING Cycle.
3. Push START Button.
TL’MBLE PRESS’ Setting
The TUfvlBLE 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 Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESS/ MED.
3. Push START Button.
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 results, TUMBLE PRESSonly
a few items at a time. Put them on
hangers or fold them as soon as the
dryer stops.

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Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested forthe lightest fab-
rics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control.
To reduce wrinkling, take the
load from dryer as soon as
tumbling stops. This is important
for permanent press, knits and
synthetic fabrics.
Drying times
Dryrng times WIII 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.
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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 FIRE HAZARD.
Open the Ird and pull the lint screen
straight out
DO NOT run the dryer with
the lint screen loose,
damaged or missing.
Doing so can cause over-
ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the screen firmly back into
place
heating, can damage fabrics and
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lent can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard. This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, depending on
dryer usage.
Heat Element
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
l Avoid electrical shock
hazard - unplug power
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
out hands inside cabinet.
’ Make sure dryer is cool
1. Remove back panel [electric] or
front panel [gas)
2. Avoid damaging wires, ther-
mostats, funnel or igniter.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner
4. Replace panel; reconnect and re-
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Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing Never leave wet or damp laundry in
before drying - pins, buckles, etc your dryer
Close metal iippers.
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft Sharp or heavy objects should
cloth Spills allowed to remain may never be put on or in the dryer.
dull or damage the finish Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc
Non-colorfast Items can stain the
drum Wipe carefully after drying to
make sure there is no dye to be
transferred to items In the next load
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
b’acation care
your dryer
Disconnect power
supply cord
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For gas dryers, close
gas valve. clean lint screen