Whirlpool LE5920XM User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5920XM
and
Gas Model
LG5921XM
lwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Au Conditioners. Oehumidifwrs. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freeze

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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EMPERATURE SELECTOR
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LAUNDRY
b INFORMATION CENTER
1START BUTTON
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1LINT SCREEN
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~,DRYER DRUM
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
/LOADING DOOR
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
lhers here
and Serial Nun
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready: Complete Model Number
1. Comrblete Model and Serial Numbers
(from-the plate located as shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Complete Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces.
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Purchase Dote
and “Dryer Guide” in the Laundry Infor-
mation Center on the back of the dryer
console. Service Company and
Telephone Number
There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all
that is required for in-warranty service.
Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES Page
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY FIRST
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTING YOUR DRYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Automatic Cycles
Timed Drying
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
Mixed Loads
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
Drying Times
Page
End-of-Cycle Signal - B
Using the Drying Rack 8
LINT SCREEN 9
LINT REMOVAL 9
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER IO
Vacation Care 10
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 11
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 11
2. If You Need Assistance
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.
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 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.

TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COllONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedspreads,
mattress padsquilts.. .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans. corduroys, work clothes .
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - AUTOMATIC
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton REGULAR
underwear, diapers . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . .
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats . . . . . . . . . .
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play AUTOMATIC
clothes, sheets, slacks PERMIT PRESS
. . .
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
PERMIT
PRESS
HEAVY
HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses . . .
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blend&T-shirts, slacks, shirts . . . AUTOMATlC HEAVY HIGH
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.] and blends, lingerie, PERM’T PRESS KNITS GENTLE
LOW
blouses, dresses . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels] AUTOMATIC KNITS GENTLE
Gauze,lace,etc. . . . PERM7 PRESS LOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE TIMED DRYING
FABRICS
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 MINS.
Drying these and other heat-sensltlve materials
can damage them or be a FIREHAZARD.

Select a
1. CYCLE Set TEMPERATURE
2. SELECTOR
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point at the cycle setting you
want. See page 6 for information
on the cycles.
Push the
3. START 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.
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.

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 wlthout heat during the last 5
mlnutes.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 wrinkles from setting in.
For the first few loads, set the Control
Knobtopointtoan*ineitherauto-
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 leff of the * the
next time you dry a similar load.
Timeddrying
Use the TIMED DRY 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
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Drying tips
FLUFF AIR TUMBLE PRESS’ Setting
The dry oes not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR.This setting can be used to fluff
bedding, pillows and clothing or to
dust drapes.
1. Set Temperature Selector on
FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the TIMED
DRYING Cycle.
3. Push STARTButton.
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.
The TUMBLE 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 Temperature Selector on
PERMIT PRESS/HEAVY 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.
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 page 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for more information.
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End-of-cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know
fa’/ when the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be
turned off and is not adjustable.
The signal is helpful when You are drying
permanent press,synthetics and other items
that should be taken out as soon as the dryer
Using the drying rack
The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble; for
example, sneakers, stuffed toys, knitted wool, etc.
The rack does not move, but the drum turns. Make sure nothing hangs
over the edges of the rack.
1. Rear legs on the
rack fit into indents In
the back wall of the
dryer.
2. Fit rear legs into 3. Lower the front
indents. Push in against so legs rest on dryer
the springs in the legs. opening.
4. Put wet items on top of the rack.
Leave space between them so air
can reach all surfaces.
5. Close the door; set time and
temperature; push the START Button
Use a setting in the TIMED DRY Cycle. Drying time will depend on how
much moisture the items hold.The following chart suggests temperature
settings for different kinds of items that might best be rack dried.
To rack dry... Use Temperature setting...
Wool sweaters KNITS GENTLE /LOW
(fllock 13 shape and uy
f,at 0~ the rack )
Stuffed toys or pillows
(Cotton 3r polyester
fiber tllled )
PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH
Stuffed toys or pillows’
(Foam rubber fllled) FLUFFAIR
Sneakers or canvas shoes’ FLUFFAIR
*WARNING: Drying with heat may damage the foam
rubber and will be a FIRE HAZARD.
8 Be sure to take the rack out for normal tumble drying.

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked bv lint can
may be a FIRE
Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen
straight out. with your fingers.
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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 inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, 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
supply cord or turn off
electrical power.
’ Avoid injury or damage - do not
put 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-
level dryer.
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Caring for your dryer
Remove sh&p objects from clothing
before drying - pins, buckles, etc.
Close metal zippers.
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.
Never leave wet or damp laundry in
your dryer.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, console and finish. Do
not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Vacation care
Disconnect power
supply cord.
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For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest
you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance.. . 3. If you need service*. ..
Performance problems often re-
sult from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
DRYER DOES NOT RUN:
l Is power supply cord plugged in?
l Is door closed tightly?
l Did you push START Button?
l Are fuses blown or a circuit-breaker
tripped?
DRYER DOES NOT HEAT:
l The AIR setting is without heat.
l The last minutes of heat settings are
without heat.
l Is gas turned on? If not, turn Control
Knob to OFF.Turn on gas. Wait 5
minutes. 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.
DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
l Is the lint screen clean?
l See page 6 in your”Dryer Guide?
2. If you need assistance *...
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . ..[phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory op-
eration from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
FSP
quality parts. look for this
symbol of quality whenever
you need a replacement part
@ for your Whirlpool appliance.
FSP replacement parts
will fit righf and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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FSP is a registered trademark
of Whirlpool Corporation for
Whirlpool has
a nationwide net-
1 work of franchised
ice technicians are trained to fulfill
the product 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 tele-
phone number (see Step 2) or look in
your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If you have a problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see
Step 2) and talk with one of our Con-
sultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This in-
formation is needed in order to bet-
ter respond to your request for
assistance.
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