Whirlpool LE5795XP User manual

AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5795XP
and
Gas Model
LG5796XP
Mlcrowawe Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condllloners, Oehumldiflers. Automatic Washers. Clothes OrYeW heezers. Retrlgerator-F

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
RMATION CENTER
START BUHON
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Remove the Con-
sumer Buy Guide label
before using your
dryer. It will be easier
to remove.
Wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust
from storing or ship-
ping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip
and warranty.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card furnished with this
product.
Service Company
Telephone Number
Contents
Paae
PARTS AND FEATURES - 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer . 4
Automatic Cycles.. 6
Timed Drying 6
DRYING TIPS 7
FLUFFAIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting 7
Automatic DRI-MISER@Control 7
Mixed Loads
Drying Times
Lint Signal
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER
Cleaning Dryer Interior..
Vacation Care .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . .
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY . .
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2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before IeaV-
l it is not working right [i.e. noisy, too hot]. ing on vacation.
l it is damaged. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord or
l parts are missing (i.e. door latch). turn off electrical power before attempting
l all panels are not in place. to service the dryer. Shut off GAS VALVE if
l the lint screen is loose, damaged or yours is a gas dryer.
missing. You are personally responsible for making
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
l is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes drvers.

SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress pad&quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels, PERM’T
jeans, corduroys, work clothes AUTOMATIC PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - REGULAR HEAVY
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton HIGH
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.
organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes, PERMIT
jackets, raincoats AUTOMATIC PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play PERMANENT
PRESS HEAVY
clothessheets, slacks HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses .‘.
KNITS ERM’T PRESS
IIL HEAVY HIGH
ENT
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons.
blend&T-shirtsslacks, shirts AUTOMA”” Pr-
LIGHTWEIGHT-Synthetics (polyester, PERMANl
acrylic. etc.] and blends, lingerie, PRESS
blousesdresses LOW
KNITS GENTLE
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS AUTOMATIC KNITS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] PERMANENT GENTLE
Gauze,lace,etc. PRESS LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED
FABRICS DRYING
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, SHEERNYLON 15-20 MlNS.
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1
. Select a CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point to the cycle and setting you
want See page 6 for InformatIon on
the cycles
3
n Push the START Button
The dryer WIII start tumbling when
you push the START Button
2
Set
. TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
Turn the Temperature Selector to the
needed drying temperature
To stop and restart
the dryer
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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.
If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. 5

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 synthetic fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrrnkles 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.
handle.
6

Drying tips
FLUFF AIR
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector ISset on FLUFF
AIR This setting can be used to fluff
beddlng. plastic tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers
etc
1. Turn Temperature Selector to
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn Control Knob to the number
of minutes You want in the TIMED
DRYING CYCLE.
3. Push STARTButton.
Automatic DRI-MISER”
Control
The thermostat senses the air
temperature. The dryer automati-
cally shuts off when the selected
dryness is reached.
TLiMBLE PRESS@ Setting
The TUMBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
items that may hove been packed
in a suitcase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
1. Turn Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Turn Temperature Selector to PERM’T
PRESSHEAVY HIGH.
3. Push STARTButton.
The load will tumble in heated uir
for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and the
dryer continues to tumble the load
for 5 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.

Mixed loads
When drying a load with different
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest
fabrics. 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
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 your “Dryer Guide” for
more information
Clean the lint screen before each load. If you
neglect to clean your lint screen, the signal will
sound. The whistle tone signal lets you know the
air flow is being restricted. Restricted air flow
reduces drying efficiency.
Turn off the dryer and clean the lint screen as
shown on the next page.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint con
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out. ROLL the lint off the screen
with your fingers.
DO NOT rinse or wash the screen.
Push the scre.en firmly bock into
place.
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint
should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
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ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
1. Remove bock panel (electric)
or lower access panel (gas].
2. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel or igniter.
3. Remove lint from shaded area -
see art-with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
re-level dryer.
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Caring for your dryer
Remove loose and sharp objects
from pockets and cuffs 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.
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Some pretreatment products con
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or
near your dryer.
Cleaning dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes,
such as denim blue jeans or bright-
ly colored cotton items, may discolor
the dryer interior. If the interior
is discolored, clean with one of the
following methods to ovoid staining
later load items.
Powdered laundry detergent and
very warm water
Make a paste with detergent and
very warm water. Apply paste to
a soft cloth and scrub area until all
excess dye is removed. Wipe thor-
oughly with a damp cloth. Tumble
a load of rags. -OR-
liquid spray household cleaner
Spray on stained area. Rub with Q
cloth until all excess dye is re-
moved. Tumble a load of rags.
Vacation care
l Unplug power cord or turn off elec-
trical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
l Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
l. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from llttle things you can find and fix your-
self without tools of any kind.
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is the power supply plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage?
l Is the door closed tightly?
l Did you push the STARTButton?
. Have you checked your home’s main
fuses or circuit breaker box?
IF YOUR DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are with-
out heat.
l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the Con-
trol Knob to OFF.Turn on gas. Wait 5 min-
utes Reset controls and start,
l An electric dryer uses a circuit breaker
or 2 fuses. If one fuse is blown, the dryer
may run, but not heat.
IF DRYING TIME SEEMS TOO LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean? See page 9 of
this book for cleaning instructions.
l See page Bofthis book and your”Dryer
Guide:’
2. If you need
assistance?..
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ service as-
slstance telephone number. Dial tree
tram anywhere In the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Consul-
tants. The Consultant can instruct you in
how to obtain satisfactory operation from
your appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service com-
pany in your area.
3. If you need service%..
Whirlpool has a
nationwide net-
work of franchised
uct warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States. To
locate TECH-CARE service in your area,
call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
4. If you have a problem%.
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and talk
with one of our Consultants, or if you pre-
fer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts:.
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.
Look for this symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part for your
Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work right, because
they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
Whirlpool appliance.
‘If you must call or write, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of
purchase, and a complete description
of the problem. This information is
needed in order to better respond to
your request for assistance.
TECH-CAREa Serv-
technicians are trained to fulfill the prod-
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WHIRLPOOL” DRYER
WARRANTY
DROOI
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP@replacement parts and repair laborto
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE@ service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the dryer.
2. Instruct you how to use the dryer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace light bulbs.
B. Repairs when dryer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to dryer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Part No. 3387085 Rev. A
01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.
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