Whirlpool LEi5800XM User manual

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LEi5800XM
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LG58olXM
AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
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Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
\ LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
START BUTTON
LINT SCREEN
DRYER DRUM
MODEL
LOADING DOc 1R
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 Se rial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this informcltion ready z lplete Model Number
1. Complete Model and Senal Numbers
[from the plate located as shown] -
2. Purchase date from sales slip Co lplete Serlcl Number
Copy this information in these spaces. -
Keep this book, your warranty, sales slip Pur haSe Do’e
and “Dryer Guide” in the ILaundry Infor-
mation Center on the bat k of the dryer -.
Se,
console ce Compony and
Tel :3hone Number
There IS no warranty registration to return. roof-of-purchase IS all
that is required for in-warranty service
Contents
Page
PARTS AND FEATURES 2
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES : : : : 3
SAFETY FIRST 3
SELECTING A CYCLE AND
STARTINGYOUR DRYER 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
The Automatic Cycles 6
Timed Drying 6
DRYING TIPS 7
FLUFF AIR Setting 7
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting 7
Mixed Loads 8
Drying Times 8
Page
End-c t-CycleSignal 8
LINTSC ?EEN 9
LINTRE IOVAL 9
CARINs ; FOR YOUR DRYER 10
Vacc ‘Ion Care 10
IF YOU IEED SERVICE OR
ASSIST, NCE 11
1. Be 3re Calling for
As istance 11
2. If’ :lu Need A&i%nce’ 11
3. If ’ :u Need Service 11
4. If ‘, XI Have a Problem 11
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Your
Responsibilities
Read this “Use and Care Guide”
and your “Dryer Guide” carefLrlly for
important use ond safety information.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your dryer...
l is installed by a qualified installer.
l is properly maintained.
9 is installed rn an area protected
from the weather.
l is properly installed and leveled in
a well ventilated room’ on o floor
that can support the weight.
l is locate d in an area where the tem-
peratur is above 45T (7.2 C).
l is conm cted to the right kind of out-
let, elec ric supply and grounding.*
l is props rly connected to fuel and
exhaust ;ystemsf
l is used )nly for jobs normally ex-
pected )f home clothes dryers.
l is not rur where there may be explo-
sive fur-r 3s.
l is not u: ?d by children or anyone
unable I operate it properly.
*See the Installation Instructions” for
cornpIe, 3 information.

S JGGESTED SUGGESTED
TYPE OF LOAD CYCLE TEMPERATURE
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COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAVY - Bedsprecrds,
mattress pods, quilts.
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS - Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes It UTOMATIC HEAVY
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS - 7EGULAR HIGH
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear, diapers
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes.
organdies, lrngerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHkS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS -vVork clothes.
jackets,raincoats 11JTOMATIC PERM’T
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, ploy F RMANENT PRESS
clothessheetsslacks PRESS MED
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - 1rngerie,
blouses,dresses __
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons, PERM’T PRESS
blend&T-shirtsslacks, shirts P JTOMATIC MED
LIGHTWEIGHT -Synthetics. [polyester, P, RMANENT
acrylic,etc.) and blends, lingerie, PRESS KNITS GENTLE
blouses,dresses
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELlCAk FABRICS P’ ITOMATIC
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) PI RMANENT
Gauze,lace,etc. PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SEN-SITIVE
FABRICS
LOW
KNITS
GENTLE
LOW
FOAM RUBBER - Pillows, t,ras,
stuffed toys
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths . . . .
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS
OLEFIN. POLYPROPYLENE, SHEER NYLON
Drying these and other heat-sensitive
materials can damage them or be a
FIRE HAZARD.
TIMED FLUFF
DRYING AIR

Select a
I. CYCLE
Turn the Control Knob either way to
point at the cycle setting you
wont. See poge 6 for inform&ion
on the cycles
Push the
3. ST.4RT Hutton
The dryer WIII stort tumbling when
you push the START Button
Changing a setting
The setting con be changed at any
time by turntng the Control Knob to a
new setting
Set IrEMPERATL’RE
2. SE1 SECTOR
Turn the Te nperature Selector to the
needed c vlng temperoture.
To stop ,znd restart
the dry ‘r
To stop th6 dryer, open the door (or
turn the Cc Vrol Knob to OFF)
To restart >e dryer close the door,
select cyc E?,If necessary, ond push
START
The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF wher 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 ancl 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 loadtum-
bles without heat during the last 5
minutes.Thls helps make the load
easier to handle
press, knits and other syn.thetlc fab-
rics. The load tumbles without heat
during the last 10 minutes. This helps
keep wrinkles from setting In.
For the fl st few loads, set the Control
Knob to :)oint to an*in either auto-
matic c cle. When the dryer stops,
feel the lried items.
l If item are drier than you like, use
a sett ;g to the right of the*the next
time 1 :)u dry a similar load.
l If iter’s are not as dry as you like,
use c setting to the lefl of the+the
next me you dry a similar load.
Timeddrying
Use the TIMED DRY Cycle fol,any
load you want to dry by time For
example small loads, large lbulky
items, items to be fluffed or dusted
Lyith the FLUFF AIR heat setting)
. Turn the Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want -from IO to 60.
. The last 5 minutes of this cycle are
without heat - a cool-down time.
This helps make the load eclsrer to
handle.

Drying tips
FLI’FF AIR
The dryer does not heat when lhe
Temperature Selector is set on FI.UFF
AIR This setting can be used to flI.Jff
bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys,sneakers.
etc
1. Turn Temperature Selector to
FLUFF AIR.
2. Turn Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the TIMED
DRYING CYCLE.
3. Push START Button.
The TU ,IBLE PRESS setting removes
wrinkles rom dry clothing such as
Items the t may have been packed
In a suit< ::ise, closet, or items not
remove from the dryer
1. Set Cc ltrol Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
2. Set Te lperature Selector to HEAVY
HIGH
3. Push : [ART Button.
The lo ,d will tumble in heated air
for 5 mir Jtes.The heat shuts off and
the drye continues to tumble the
load for 0 more minutes.
For be it results, TUMBLE PRESS only
a few it6 ns at a time. Put them on
hanger: or fold them as soon as the
dryer st ps.

Mixed loads Dyl ing times
When drying a load with difierent
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
cycle suggested for the lightest fab-
rics. When the dryer stops, remove
dry items and reset the control
To reduce wrinkling,take t?e
load from dryer as soon as
tumbling stops. This is important
for permanent press, knits and
synthetic fabrics.
Drytng mes WIII vary depending on
. amoi -rt of moisture in the clothes.
. type 1 nd weight of the fabric.
l size c the load.
l room emperature around the
dryer
l temp rature of the wash rinse
water
l amoc It ot lint in the lint screen.
l dryer emperature selection.
See F -Ilge 6 in your”Dryer Guide”
for marl information.
End-of-cycle signal
Ine aryer sounds signal to let you know
when the cycle is fir shed. The signal cannot be
turned off and IS not adjustable.
The signal is helpf I, when you are drying
permanent press, sy lthetics and other items
that should be takei out as soon as the dryer
stops.
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Lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. A SCIC ‘n blocked by llnl can
increase drying time and ma\/ oe a FIRE HAZARC
Open the Ild and pull the lint screen ROLL the II off the screen
sfrolght out with VOL -ingers
8
DO NOT run the dryer with DO NOT rl1 ,e or wash Ihe screen
the lint screen loose. Push the zreen firmly back Into
damaged or missing. place
Doing so can cause over-
heating, can damage fabrics aad
can be a FIRE HAZARD.
Lint removal
Lint can gather InsIde the ::1ryer and create c re hazard This lint
should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or morm often, depending on
dryer usage.
ELECTRIC DRYERS ” ( AS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a I qualified person.
0
l Avoid electrical shc,ck 1. Remo ?back panel (electric) or
hazard - unplug power front r, rnel (gas]
supply cord or turn off 2. Avold iamaglng wires, Iher-
electrical power. mosta funnel or lgnlter
’ Avoid injury or damage - dc not 3. Remo s?lint from shaded area -
put hands inside cabinet. seear - with a soft brush or
’ Make sure dryer is cool. vacua 7 cleaner
4. Repla e panel reconnect and re-
level t ‘yer
9

Caring for your dryer
Remove sharp objects from clothing
before drying - pins, buckles, etc.
Close metal zippers.
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft
cloth. Spills allowed to remain may Sharp 0’ heavy objects should
never bl
dull or damage the finish. put on or in the dryer.
Check E ockets 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 II ave wet or damp laundry in
yourdr er.
Some PI ?treatment products can
damage ~dials. console and finish. Do
not use t ese products on or near
your dry :r
Vacation care
Disconnect power
supply cord.
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For gas dryers, close
gas valve. Clean lint screen