Whirlpool LG5601XS User manual

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AUTOMATIC
DRYERS
Electric Model
LE5600XS
and
Gas Model
LG5601XS
M~crawave Ovens. Trash Compactars. Roam AK Condltmners. Dehumldiflers Automatic Washers Clolhes Dryers. Freezers. Refngerator

Parts and features
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
I LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER
k TEMPERATURESELECTOR
START BUTTON 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, Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
(from the plate located as shown). Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date
Keep this book in the Laundry Information
Center with your “Dryer Guide:’ sales slip Service Company
and warranty
Telephone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card
furnished with this product.
Contents
Paae
PARTS AND FEATURES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Selecting a Cycle and
Starting Your Dryer
Drying Cycles and Settings
Cool Down Times
DRYING TIPS
FLUFFAIR Setting
TUMBLE PRESS@Setting
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3
4
Mixed Loads..
Drying Times .
LINT SCREEN
LINT REMOVAL.
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER.
Cleaning Dryer Interior.
Vacation Care
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . .
WHIRLPOOL DRYER
WARRANTY
2 01987 Whirlpool Corporation
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
NEVER operate the dryer if... ALWAYS shut off the gas valve before leav-
l it is not working right [Le. 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical
switches.
3. Fatfieguish any open
.
4. Immediately call your
gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gas-
oline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
You are personally rerponslble for maklng
sure that your dryer...
l is properly maintained.
l is properly installed and leveled in a well
ventilated room* on a floor that can sup-
port the weight.
l is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7.2”C).
l is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
l is properly connected to fuel and ex-
haust systems.*
l is not installed against drapes or
curtains.’
l is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
l is not used by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
*See “lnsfallatlon InstructIons” for tom-
plete Information.

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TYPE OF LOAD SUGGESTED SUGGESTED
CYCLE TEMPERATURE
COTTONS - LINENS
EXTRA HEAW - Bedspreads,
mattress pads, quilts . . . .
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Towels,
jeans, corduroys, work clothes
MEDIUMWEIGHT COTTONS -
Sheets, pillowcases, cotton
underwear,dlapers . . . . . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT COTTONS - Batistes,
EX HEAVY
HEAW
MEDIUM
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAW
HIGH
organdies, lingerie . . . . . . . . . . LIGHT
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS PERM’T PRESS
AND BLENDS
HEAVYWEIGHT FABRICS-Work clothes,
jackets, raincoats . .
MEDIUMWEIGHT FABRICS - Shirts, play
clothes, sheets, slacks.. . . .
LIGHTWEIGHT FABRICS - Lingerie,
blouses, dresses . . . . . .
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - Cottons, rayons,
40-50 MINS.
30-40 MINS.
20-30 MINS.
PERM’T PRESS
PERM’T
PRESS
HEAW
HIGH
blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts . . PERM’T PRESS
LIGHTWEIGHT - Synthetics (polyester, 40-50 MINS. HEAW HlGH
acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, KNITS GENTLE
blouses,dresses....................... 30-40 MINS. LOW
LIGHTWEIGHT AND DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) . . T;yOTtf/;S KNITS GENTLE
Gauze, lace, etc. . . . . . . . . 15-20 MINS. LOW
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS PERM’T PRESS
FOAM RUBBER- Pillows, bras,
sluffed toys . . . . . . .
PLASTIC - Shower curtains,
tablecloths . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUBBER-BACKED RUGS . . . . . . . . .
OLEFIN. POLYPRdPYLENE. SHEERNYLON .
20-30 MINS. FLUFF
20-30 MINS. AIR
40-50 MINS.
15-20 MINS.

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Set
. TEMPERATURESELECTOR
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.
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. Push the STARTButton
The dryer will start tumbling when you
push the STARTButton.
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 an OFF area when the dryer is
not In use. If the dryer is stopped before the cycle Is flnished, turn the Cycle
Control Knob to an OFF area.
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Dryer cycles and settings
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle helps
provide the special care that perma-
nent press and synthetic fabrics
need...a period of heated drying
followed by a IO minute cool down.
The chart on page A suggests time
and temperature settings for different
kinds of loads.
The EX HEAVY, HEAVY, MEDIUM and
LIGHT cycles describe the loads
they are designed to dry The chart
on page A tells what is meant by
EX HEAVY, HEAVY MEDIUM and LIGHT
loads.
At each setting.the dryer will run
about long enough to dry the load
described by the setting. Example:
The HEAVY Cycle is designed to be
long enough to dry a load of heavy
fabrics [towels, jeans, corduroys, etc.]
when the Temperature Selector is set
on PERM’T PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
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Cool down times
In all cycles, the heat shuts off
before the dryer stops tumbling.This
cool down time helps:
l keep wrinkles from setting in.
l make handling the hot load items
easier.
1 coot DOWN
COOL DOWN I
The PERMANENT PRESS Cycle has
10 minutes of cool down time at the
end of the cycle.
All other cycles have 5 minutes of
cool down time.
If the load is not as dry as you want,
set the dial more to the left the next
time you dry that kind of load.
If the load is dryer than you want,
set the dial more to the right the next
time you dry that kind of loud.
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Drying tips
TUMBLE PRESS” Setting
The dryer does not heat when the
Temperature Selector is set on FLUFF
AIR. This settina con be used to fluff
The TUMBLE PRESSsetting removes
wrinkles from dry clothing such as
items that may hove been pocked
in a suitcase, closet, or items not
removed from the dryer.
bedding, p&c tablecloths, foam
rubber pillows, stuffed toys, sneakers,
etc.
1. Set Temperature Selector to PERMIT
1. Turn the Temperature Selector
to FLUFFAIR.
2. Turn the Control Knob to the
number of minutes you wont in
the PERMANENT PRESSCycle.
3. Push the STARTButton.
Mixed loads
PRESS/HEAVY HIGH.
2. Set Control Knob to TUMBLE PRESS.
3. Push STARTButton.
The load will tumble in heated air
for 10 minutes. The heat shuts off and the
dryer continues to tumble the load
for 10 more minutes.
For best results, TUMBLE PRESSonly 0
few items at a time. Put them on hang-
ers 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 load.
l room temperature around the dryer.
When drying a load with different
l temperature of the wash rinse water.
kinds and weights of fabrics, use the
l amount of lint in the lint screen.
cycle suggested for the lightest fab-
rics. When the dryer stops, remove dry
l dryer temperature selection.
items and reset the control. See 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 FIREHAZARD.
Open the lid and pull the lint screen ROLL the lint off the screen with
straight out. your fingers.
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.
ELECTRIC DRYERS GAS DRYERS
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.

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Caring for your
Remove lijbse 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.
Some pretreatment products can
damage dials, consoles and finish.
Do not use these products on or near
your dryer.
Cleaning dryer interior 1
Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans or
brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the dryer interior. If the
interior is discolored, clean with
one of the following methods to
avoid 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
thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Tumble a load of rags. -OR-
liquid spray household cleaner
Spray on stained area. Rub with
a cloth until all excess dye is
removed. Tumble a load of rags.
Vacation care
l Unplug power cord or turn off
electrical power.
l For gas dryers, close gas valve.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before ch& for
assistance...
Performance problems offen result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself 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?
l 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
without heat.
l Is the gas turned on? If not, turn the
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.
IF DRYING TIME SEEMS LONG:
o Is the lint screen clean? See page B
of this book for cleaning instructions.
l See page 7 of this book and your
“Dryer Guide:’
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