Whirlpool LE5790XP User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5790XP
and
Gas Model
LG5791XP
lwa~e Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condttlonets Dehumldlllers. Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
\\ LAUNDRY
RMATION CENTER
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
NUMBER PLATE
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 slip.
Complete Senal 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
Service 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
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
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TUMBLE PRESS@Setting
Mixed Loads .
Drying Times . .
Lint Signal . . . .
LINT SCREEN. . . . .
LINT REMOVAL . . .
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Vacation Care . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE. . . . .
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Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefully for
Important use and safety rnformatron
You are personally responsible for
making sure that 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.
. 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.’
9 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 beexplo-
sive fumes.
l is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
‘See the “Installation Instructions” for
complete information
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRI-
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN
FLAME.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL
YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STOREOR USE
GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress padsquilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear,diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothessheetsslacks
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC
REGULAR
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
AUTOMATIC
PERMANENT
PRESS
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts AUTOMATIC HEAVY HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, PERMANENT
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, PRESS KNITS GENTLE
blousesdresses LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels)
Gauze,lace,etc. .... PERMANENT GENTLE
PRESS LOW -
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED
FABRICS DRYING
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, bras,
stuffed toys 20-30 MINS
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths 20-30 MINS
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS : 40-50 MINS.
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MINS
FLUFF
AIR

Select a Set TEMPER-VII’KE
1. Cl’CLE
2. SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to Turn the Temperature Selector to the
point to the cycle and setting you needed drying temperature
want. See page 6 for InformatIon on
the cycles
Push the
3. ST.\RT Button To stop and restart
the dtyer
The dryer will start tumbling when
you push the START Button To stop the dryer. open the door (or
turn the Control Knob tc OFF]
To restart the aryer cloje 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